National Conservation Training Center

NCTC Annual Open House Slated for October 17

A menagerie of fins and feathers -- from bass to baboons, parrots to pollinators -- will highlight the 12th annual open house of the National Conservation Training Center on Saturday October 17.
Open House Exhibit // Photo Credit: Ryan Hagerty

NCTC Decides "Any Bird Strike is One Too Many"

Of the 975 million birds killed annually in collisions with plate glass windows and other objects, some have been occurring right here at the National Conservation Training Center. And NCTC has decided that any bird strike is one too many.
Bird Strike Film Installation // Photo Credit: Brett Billings/USFWS

Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Stimulus

As the United States pumps additional public funds into the upgrade of the nation's roads, bridges, waterways, and power supply, who worries about the environment?
Bridge // Photo Credit: USFWS

September 11th Marked with Trees at NCTC

To an agency that lost one of its own employees 8 years ago, September 11th will always be a day of reflection for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
NCTC Tree Planting // Photo Credit: USFWS

Agency Director Sam Hamilton Broadcasts to Employees

The National Conservation Training Center’s Director, Jay Slack, hosted an all employee satellite broadcast on Thursday, September 10th with the new Fish and Wildlife Service Director, Sam Hamilton.
Sam Hamilton // Photo Credit: USFWS

NCTC Rocks ...!

Geologists, engineers, land use planners, and average citizens from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle and beyond will gather at the National Conservation Training Center in September.
Bats with white-nosed syndrome // Photo Credit: Nancy Heaslip/New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Deer Hunt to Resume at NCTC in October

An expanded package of deer hunting opportunities will be offered to the public again this fall on the grounds of the National Conservation Training Center.
Deer Photo
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