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Connecting People With Nature: Ensuring the Future of Conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wildlife Habitat Council
October 28, 2008
Recognizing the importance of the role of the private sector in biodiversity conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a conservation partnership between the two organizations.
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Threatened and Endangered Species: Achieving Recovery and Preventing Extinction.
Service Reopens Public Comment Period On 2007 Proposal to Delist Northern Rocky Mountain Population of Gray Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act
October 24, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is reopening the public comment period on its proposal to delist the gray wolf in the northern Rocky Mountains.
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Gray wolf. Credit: John and Karen Hollingsworth / USFWS |
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South Dakotan Wins 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
October 18, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the winning artwork for the 2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp. Joshua Spies, an artist from Watertown, South Dakota, won the contest with his acrylic painting of a long-tailed duck.
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2009-2010 Federal Duck Stamp. Joshua Spies, an artist from Watertown, South Dakota, won the contest with his acrylic painting of a long-tailed duck. |
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Get Outdoors, It's Yours!
October 15, 2008
"Get Outdoors, It's Yours!" is a national campaign to help get America's youth and their families outside engaging in nature, and participating in outdoor activities.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supports Hispanic Heritage Month 2008
October 10, 2008
The month of October is ideal for everyone to go outside and connect with the outdoors. This month, we as a nation also observe Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15, 2008. During this observance, we honor the many accomplishments of Hispanic Americans and recognize their exemplary contributions to America. The national theme is “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Communities, Our Nation.”
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New Report Measures Wildlife Watching’s Contribution to Nation’s Economy
October 9, 2008
A new report recently released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows that expenditures for wildlife watching are equivalent to the revenues generated from all spectator sports, amusement parks and arcades, non-hotel casinos, bowling centers and skiing facilities combined.
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A visitor observes snow geese at Chincoteague NWR. Credit: John and Karen Hollingsworth |
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Migratory Birds: Conservation and Management
Final Falconry Regulations Published
October 8, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a major revision to the regulations governing falconry in the United States and its territories. The changes, published in today’s Federal Register, simplify the agency’s regulations and reflect current practices in the traditional use of raptors for sport hunting.
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National Wildlife Refuge System: Conserving Our Lands and Resources
Hunting at the Click of a Computer Mouse
October 8, 2008
Finding terrific hunting opportunities at national wildlife refuges has just gotten easier with Your Guide to Hunting at National Wildlife Refuges, the first comprehensive compilation of all hunting programs within the National Wildlife Refuge System. More than 300 hunting programs are available on national wildlife refuges.
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Threatened and Endangered Species: Achieving Recovery and Preventing Extinction
New Report Documents Great Ape Conservation Fund Efforts
October 7, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a new report, The Great Ape Conservation Fund Summary Report 2001-2007, outlining ape conservation efforts supported by the Fund.
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Threatened and Endangered Species: Achieving Recovery and Preventing Extinction
New Regulations Reduce Amount of Caviar International Travelers Can Import
October 6, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently implemented changes to the regulations governing international trade in sturgeon and paddlefish caviar. The new regulations reduce from 250 to 125 grams the quantity of caviar that international travelers may carry into or out of the country as a personal effect (i.e., without a permit).
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Kempthorne Announces Proposal to Protect 48 Hawaii Species
September 30, 2008
Applying a newly developed, ecosystem-based approach to species conservation, the Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced a proposal to add 48 species found only on the island of Kauai to the federal endangered species list and designate critical habitat.
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Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week in Your State, October 12-18, 2008
September 26, 2008
Whether it’s taking a walk among the fall colors, spotting a rare bird species, or learning about the cultural resources that are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation mission, National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-18, 2008, celebrates the diversity and resources of America’s 548 national wildlife refuges. And it’s a great opportunity to find a family event in your community.
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National Wildlife Refuge System: Conserving Our Lands and Resources
On the Border
September 26, 2008
Along the international border of Mexico and the United States thousands of individuals attempt to cross into the United States illegally. The Service is responsible for managing natural resources along 158 miles of this border in Arizona, Texas and California. The illegal off road traffic and resulting border enforcement actions have left their mark on sensitive natural resources that the Service has worked for decades to restore and protect.
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Sanctuary for the Houston Toad
September 26, 2008
Through the Service's Safe Harbor Program, Texas rancher and minister, Bob Long, is helping to conserve the endangered amphibian.
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Year of the Frog
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Migratory Birds: Conservation and Management
Majestic Journey
September 26, 2008
Avid birders, conservationalists, tourists, and nature enthusiasts from around the world visit the small town of Kearney, Nebraska to witness what locals proudly call one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Sandhill crane migration.
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