Biologists Discover Fish Thought to be Extirpated - No one had seen a trispot darter in Alabama for more than 70 years. But thanks to following a plan of strategic habitat conservation, biologists make an awesome discovery.

Mobile Manatees License Plate

It's no secret that more manatees are making their way into Mobile Bay. Now, you can capture their image on an Alabama license plate. By purchasing a plate, you will also be contributing to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Mobile Manatee Sighting Network.

School in Spanish Fort to get Outdoor Classroom

With the help of biologists, students will learn to grow plants, and use them to restore crucial habitat in Baldwin County. They will grow plants that are native to the Alabama gulf coast. Then, they will plant them at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

SeaTurtle Lighting Guide

This spring, sea turtles will make their journey inland to nest. But the lighting at your beach house could deter them. Let's help out these endangered creatures. This link will show you the proper light fixtures you should have at your home.

Study Shows Birds in Decline

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar releases a study showing widespread declines in bird populations. The State of the BIrds report reveals troubling declines of bird populations during the past 40 years--a warning signal of the failing health of our ecosystems. The report also highlights the benefits of conservation.

Longtime USFWS Biologist Retires

Randy Roach has been with the USFWS for 36 years. As a biologists with the Service, Randy made undeniable contributions to conservation. His co-workers gave him a retirement send-off to remember at the "Roach Roast" crawfish boil.