Pacific Southwest Region News Releases
New Plan Will Help Tiny Foxes Continue Big Steps Toward Recovery
Sep 13, 2012
New Report Shows Rise in Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife-Related Recreation Participation in 28 States
Sep 13, 2012
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Ashe Announce More than $29 Million to Expand Refuge System, Conserve Wetlands
Sep 12, 2012
Eagle Lake Trout May Warrant Protection under the Endangered Species Act
Sep 05, 2012
Service Seeks Comments on a Proposal to Designate 381 Acres of Critical Habitat for Endangered Franciscan Manzanita
Sep 04, 2012
Twelve-Month Status Review of Four Great Basin Butterflies Finds Listing Not Warranted
Aug 31, 2012
USGS: Recovery Slows for California Sea Otters, 2012 Survey Shows
Aug 21, 2012
$11 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species in California
Aug 14, 2012
Conservation Agencies and Tribes Complete Scientific Review of California's Salmon and Steelhead Hatcheries
Aug 07, 2012
Two Spring Mountains Butterflies Warrant Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Aug 06, 2012
Waterfowl Hunting Late Season Frameworks Proposed; Duck Hunting Season Length of 107 Days for the Pacific Flyway
Jul 28, 2012
Draft Economic Analysis on Revised Critical Habitat Proposal for Lost River and Shortnose Suckers Released
Jul 26, 2012
Draft Economic Analysis on Revised Critical Habitat Proposal for Tidewater Goby Released
Jul 23, 2012
Service Partnership to Provide $12.7 Million to Improve Fish Habitat Projects
Jul 23, 2012
Service Seeks Input on Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Critical Habitat Proposal
Jul 12, 2012
$2.2 Million in Grants Available to Help Protect, Restore, and Enhance Special Status Species and Their Habitat
Jul 10, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Designates Critical Habitat for Pacific Coast Western Snowy Plover
Jun 18, 2012
Study: Lifetime Mates Good for the Goose and the Gander
Jun 14, 2012
Service to Conduct Status Reviews for Six Species in California Listed as Threatened or Endangered
Jun 01, 2012
Service to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Revised Critical Habitat Designation for the Northern Spotted Owl
May 31, 2012
Thanking America’s Armed Forces
May 16, 2012
Service Reopens Comment Period for Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Critical Habitat Proposal
May 15, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day
May 15, 2012
Service Extends Comment Period to Revise Eagle Permit Regulations
May 09, 2012
Draft Stock Assessment Report on Southern Sea Otters Available May 9
May 08, 2012
Japanese National Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Smuggling Turtles, Tortoises Into the U.S.
May 01, 2012
Safe Harbor Agreement at San Luis Obispo Ranch Will Help in Recovery of Federally Listed California Red-Legged Frogs
Apr 26, 2012
Service Enters Into Safe Harbor Agreement in Monterey to Protect Federally Listed Species
Apr 26, 2012
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Smuggling Iguana Meat In to the U.S
Apr 26, 2012
Service Recommends Downlisting Two Species, No Status Change for 26 Others; Initiates Status Review of 25 Species
Apr 26, 2012
California Student Artists Win Top Honors for Grades K-12 at National Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest
Apr 19, 2012
Service Proposes New Revision of Critical Habitat for Munz’s Onion and San Jacinto Valley Crownscale
Apr 16, 2012
Service Proposes to Revise Eagle Permit Regulations
Apr 12, 2012
Service Issues Draft Management Plan for Hopper Mountain, Bitter Creek, and Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuges
Apr 11, 2012
Service Seeks Public Input for Internation Wildlife Trade Meeting
Apr 11, 2012
2012 California Junior Duck Stamp Winners Announced
Mar 30, 2012
Interior Announces Onshore Wind Energy Guidelines
Mar 23, 2012
Service Announces 2011 Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards.
Mar 20, 2012
California's 2012 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest Set For Chico, Calif., March 29
Mar 19, 2012
Secretary Salazar Announces More Than $4.2 Million in Conservation Grants to Native American Tribes
Mar 16, 2012
Jennifer’s Monardella Formally Removed From Endangered Species Act Protection
Mar 05, 2012
Critical Habitat Proposal for Riverside Fairy Shrimp Reopened for Public Comment
Feb 29, 2012
Service Identifies Areas to Be Assessed for Potential Northern Spotted Owl Critical Habitat
Feb 28, 2012
Federal Officials Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Black Market Rhino Trade
Feb 23, 2012
Service to Review Status of Oregon Spotted Frog
Feb 21, 2012
Thermophilic Ostracod Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Feb 16, 2012
Event Marks Successful Completion of Seabird Restoration Project on San Nicolas Island
Feb 16, 2012
President Requests $1.3 Billion in Fiscal Year 2013 for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Feb 13, 2012
It's Not Too Late to Enter the California Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Feb 03, 2012
Service Announces the Opening of a Public Comment Period on Tejon Ranch Environmental Documents
Feb 02, 2012
Public Comment Period Extended on Proposed Policy to Improve Implementation of the Endangered Species Act
Feb 02, 2012
Wolf OR-7 Federally Protected by the Endangered Species Act
Jan 25, 2012
National Strategy Proposed to Respond to Climate Change’s Impacts on Fish, Wildlife, Plants
Jan 19, 2012
Western Snowy Plover Critical Habitat Proposal Reopened for Comment
Jan 13, 2012
Habitat Conservation Plan Proposed for the Shiloh IV Wind Plant Project
Jan 11, 2012
Service to Consider Endangered Species Act Protections for the Humboldt Marten
Jan 11, 2012
Secretary Salazar Announces $1 Million Grant for Ten Mile River Estuary Project in Northern California
Jan 03, 2012
Sierra Nevada Red Fox to be Considered for Endangered Species Act Protection
Dec 30, 2011
Service Seeks Public Comment for New Solar Complex
Dec 22, 2011
Give the Gift of Conservation to Support Wetlands and Waterfowl Habitat
Dec 20, 2011
Biologists Release Fishers to Historic Range in Northern Sierras
Dec 08, 2011
Revised Critical Habitat Proposed for Lost River and Shortnose Suckers
Dec 06, 2011
Bi-National Seabird Restoration Effort Launched on the Baja California Pacific Islands
Nov 29, 2011
New Report Shows Service's Fisheries Program Helps Support 68,000 Jobs in U.S. Economy
Nov 03, 2011
Interim Habitat Conservation Plan Approved for Landowners in Santa Cruz County, Calif.
Nov 01, 2011
Minnesota Artist Joseph Hautman Wins 2011 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Oct 31, 2011
Comment Period on Proposal to End Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program Will Reopen Nov. 4
Oct 28, 2011
Service Seeks Proposals from States for FY 2012 Endangered Species Grants
Oct 26, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
Oct 26, 2011
Service Finding Concludes Coastal California Gnatcatcher Is a Valid Subspecies and Should Remain Listed as Threatened
Oct 25, 2011
James W. Kurth Named U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Chief for the National Wildlife Refuge System
Oct 25, 2011
Service Opens New Office in Palm Springs, California
Oct 20, 2011
Service Releases Blueprint for the National Wildlife Refuge System
Oct 20, 2011
Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat for Tidewater Goby
Oct 18, 2011
Revised Recovery Plan for Lost River and Shortnose Suckers Now Available
Oct 17, 2011
$3 Million in Grants Available to Help Protect, Restore, and Enhance Special Status Species
Oct 14, 2011
Public Meetings Scheduled for Oct. 19 for Cosco Busan Oil Spill Restoration Proposals
Oct 11, 2011
Service Selects Ted Koch as New State Supervisor for Nevada Programs
Oct 11, 2011
Service Determines Northern Leatherside Club Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 11, 2011
Service Determines Northern Leatherside Club Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 11, 2011
Tehachapi Slender Salamander Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 07, 2011
Calfornia Golden Trout Does Not Warrant Listing Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 07, 2011
Region Hosting Events in California and Nevada to Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week
Oct 06, 2011
Five-Year Survey Shows Wetlands Losses are Slowing, But Investment in Habitat Conservation Still Needed
Oct 06, 2011
Mojave Ground Squirrel Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 05, 2011
Endangered Species Act Protection for Northern Leopard Frog is Not Warranted
Oct 04, 2011
Service Revises Critical Habitat for Marbled Murrelet; 189,671 Acres Removed
Oct 04, 2011
26 West Coast Mollusks May Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 04, 2011
Four Great Basin Butterflies May Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 03, 2011
Mojave Fringe-Toed Lizard Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Oct 03, 2011
Service Supports 'Double Up for the Ducks' Campaign
Sep 30, 2011
Environmental Documents For Barrier Weir Modifications at Coleman National Fish Hatchery Released
Sep 30, 2011
Critical Habitat Designation for Willowy Mondardella Estimated to Have Minimal Economic Impact
Sep 27, 2011
Secretary Salazar Announces Release of Klamath Dam Removal Studies; 60-Day Comment Period Opens
Sep 21, 2011
Casey’s June Beetle Protected as an Endangered Species With Critical Habitat
Sep 21, 2011
Service Determines Van Rossem’s Gull-Billed Tern Does Not Warrant Protection
Sep 20, 2011
$44 Million Settlement for Oil Spill Will Fund Restoration Projects
Sep 19, 2011
Service Offers California Condor Hike at Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Sep 19, 2011
32 Species of Springsnails Warrant Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Sep 12, 2011
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Makes Donation, Scholarship to Honor September 11 Hero Richard Guadagno
Sep 09, 2011
Service Proposes Listing, Opens 60-Day Comment Period for Franciscan Manzanita
Sep 07, 2011
North American Waterfowl Management Plan Revision Available for Review and Comment
Sep 01, 2011
Critical Habitat Designated for Sonoma California Tiger Salamander
Aug 31, 2011
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Opens to the Public Beginning Labor Day Weekend
Aug 29, 2011
Fish and Wildlife Service Comment Period Opens Today on Proposal to End Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program
Aug 26, 2011
$24 Million in Grants to Support Habitat Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species in California
Aug 26, 2011
Revised Recovery Plan for the Mojave Population of Desert Tortoise Now Available
Aug 25, 2011
New Leadership at Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Aug 24, 2011
Service Proposes New Revision of Critical Habitat for Coachella Valley Milk-Vetch Plant
Aug 24, 2011
Hunters Look Forward to a Good Waterfowl Season on Refuges in 2011-2012
Aug 23, 2011
Service to Consider Delisting of Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle
Aug 18, 2011
Service Proposes to End Southern Sea Otter Translocation Program
Aug 17, 2011
Leona’s Little Blue Butterfly Warrants Further Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Aug 17, 2011
Four Nevada Sand Dune Beetles May Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Aug 04, 2011
Nominations Requested for the Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group
Aug 03, 2011
Proposed Late Season Frameworks for Waterfowl Hunting
Jul 29, 2011
Public Input Wanted for California's Largest Habitat Conservation Plan
Jul 28, 2011
Habitat Conservation Plan Proposed for AT&T Facility in Yolo County
Jul 22, 2011
Whitebark Pine to be Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection
Jul 18, 2011
U.S. Senate Confirms Dan Ashe as New Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Jul 01, 2011
Plan Marks New Route for Recovering Northern Spotted Owl, Promoting Healthy Northwest Forests
Jun 30, 2011
Genetic Analysis Splits Desert Tortoise Into Two Species
Jun 28, 2011
Service Proposes Adding 4,945 acres to Critical Habitat for Sonoma California Tiger Salamander
Jun 20, 2011
California Partners Receive $225,000 in Wetlands Grants for Waterfowl Habitat
Jun 15, 2011
Service Issues Biological Opinion for Ivanpah Solar Electric Project; BLM Lifts Suspension of Activities Order
Jun 10, 2011
Service Announces Proposed Rules for Two Species of Mint in Southern California
Jun 08, 2011
Bakersfield Public Hearings Upcoming on Draft Economic Analysis for Buena Vista Lake Shrew
Jun 02, 2011
Service Proposes New Revision of Critical Habitat for the Riverside Fairy Shrimp
May 31, 2011
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Closing for Summer
May 26, 2011
Service to Host Public Meetings to Gather Public Input on Proposed California Foothills Legacy Area
May 25, 2011
Native American Tribes Awarded More Than $2.03 Million for Conservation Projects in Three Western States
May 25, 2011
Service Initiates Status Review of 53 Species, Recommends No Status Change for 29 Species
May 24, 2011
California Landscape Conservation Cooperative Awards More Than $831,000
May 19, 2011
Service Designates Revised Critical Habitat for the Lane Mountain Milk-Vetch
May 19, 2011
Endangered Species Day Celebrations Take Place Across California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin
May 17, 2011
Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day, May 20, 2011
May 16, 2011
Service Determines Mountain Plover Does Not Warrant Protection Under Endangered Species Act
May 11, 2011
Service Announces Work Plan to Restore Biological Priorities and Certainty to Endangered Species Listing Process
May 10, 2011
Public Meeting to be Held on Proposed Restoration Project for South Farallon Islands
May 10, 2011
Interior Announces Next Steps in Protection, Recovery and Scientific Management of Wolves
May 04, 2011
Events Scheduled in May for Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Apr 29, 2011
Draft Economic Analysis Available on Critical Habitat Re-Proposal for Buena Vista Lake Shrew
Apr 29, 2011
Application Period Open for FY 2012 Tribal Wildlife Grant Proposals
Apr 29, 2011
Spring Wings Festival set for May 13-15 in Fallon, Nev.
Apr 25, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces the Availability of New Ashy Storm Petrel Study
Apr 25, 2011
Service Makes Information on Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Plan Habitat Modeling Available for Public Review
Apr 21, 2011
Clean Water? Yes, Thanks to Clean Vessel Act Grants…
Apr 21, 2011
The Climate of Conservation in America: 50 Stories in 50 States
Apr 18, 2011
Hermes Copper Butterfly Added as a Candidate for Endangered Species Act Protection
Apr 13, 2011
Spring Mountains Acastus Checkerspot Butterfly to be Reviewed for Possible Protection
Apr 12, 2011
Elk Grove Student Erica Digap Wins Best of Show at 2011 California Junior Duck Stamp Contest
Mar 26, 2011
2011 California Federal Junior Duck Stamp Judging Takes Place March 25
Mar 24, 2011
Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards Announced for Pacific Southwest Region
Mar 18, 2011
California Receives $3.7 Million in Grant Funds for Recreation Boating Projects from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mar 14, 2011
Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard Does Not Need Endangered Species Act Protection
Mar 14, 2011
Duck Stamp Dollars and Federal Grants Buy and Restore California Wetlands
Mar 09, 2011
Service Announces Opening of 30-day Longfin Smelt Comment Period
Mar 09, 2011
Protection of the Mt. Charleston Blue Butterfly under Endangered Species Act
Mar 07, 2011
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest Judging to Take Place in Sonoma
Feb 24, 2011
Secretary Salazar Announces Draft Vision for Future of Refuge System
Feb 24, 2011
Service Finds Thorne’s Hairstreak Butterfly Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Feb 22, 2011
Guidelines on Wind Energy Development Published in Federal Register
Feb 18, 2011
President Obama Announces Plan for Community-Based Conservation Through the America's Great Outdoors Initiative
Feb 16, 2011
Service Determines Petition to Revise Vernal Pool Critical Habitat in South Sacramento County is Not Warranted
Feb 09, 2011
Secretary Salazar Announces Additional Steps Toward Smarter Development of Renewable Energy on U.S. Public Lands
Feb 08, 2011
Service Revises Critical Habitat for Thread-leaved Brodiaea Plant
Feb 08, 2011
Habitat Conservation Plan Proposed for the Shiloh III Wind Plant Project
Feb 08, 2011
Final Critical Habitat Revision for Arroyo Toad Announced
Feb 08, 2011
Public Meetings Set For Draft Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan
Feb 03, 2011
Public Meeting Scheduled On Central Valley Project Improvement Act Annual Work Plans
Feb 03, 2011
California Landscape Conservation Cooperative to Host Climate Science Workshops in San Diego, Los Angeles
Jan 21, 2011
Service Investigating Deaths of Golden Eagles in Northeast Nevada
Jan 21, 2011
Service's Bay-Delta Office Opens in New Location
Jan 20, 2011
San Diego's Largest Privately-Initiated Conservation Bank Established
Jan 19, 2011
Service to Conduct Status Review for Six Species in California Listed as Threatened or Endangered
Jan 18, 2011
Service Announces Revisions to Proposed Critical Habitat for Sonoma County Population of California Tiger Salamander
Jan 14, 2011
Service Announces $5 Million in Grants to Protect Coastal Wetlands in California
Dec 22, 2010
Notice of Availability for the Draft Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan
Dec 17, 2010
New Tools show Chinook Salmon Distribution, Water Temperatures and Stream Discharge in the Central Valley
Dec 14, 2010
'Operation Spiderman' Leads to Arrest of German Man on Federal Charges of Smuggling Tarantulas Into the U.S.
Dec 03, 2010
Service Announces Final Revision of Santa Ana Sucker Critical Habitat
Dec 02, 2010
Critical Habitat Designated for San Diego Ambrosia
Nov 29, 2010
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals from States for Fiscal Year 2011 Endangered Species Grants
Nov 16, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates 25 Years of the Coastal Program
Nov 16, 2010
Public Comment Period Extended On Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Plan
Nov 12, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
Nov 10, 2010
Coordinator Appointed for the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative
Nov 09, 2010
Delta Science Program Panel Meets to Review OCAP Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives’ Actions
Nov 04, 2010
Construction at Desert NWR Impacts Access to Trails
Nov 04, 2010
Draft Economic Analysis for Lane Mountain Milk Vetch Released
Nov 02, 2010
Workshop Brings Scientists and Resource Managers Together to Share Climate Research
Nov 01, 2010
Service Begins Comprehensive Conservation Planning for Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada
Oct 26, 2010
Minnesota Artist James Hautman Wins 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Oct 16, 2010
Celebrated Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest is Oct 15-16 in Berkeley; 235 Artists Entered
Oct 12, 2010
Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Critical Habitat for the Threatened Spreading Navarretia Plant
Oct 07, 2010
Wild Condor Population in California reaches 100 Total Birds
Oct 06, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Sacramento Splittail Does Not Warrant Endangered Species Act Protection
Oct 05, 2010
Service Determines Pygmy Rabbit Does Not Warrant Protection Under Endangered Species Act in Seven Western States
Sep 29, 2010
$3 Million in Grants Available to Help Protect, Restore, and Enhance Special Status Species and Their Habitats
Sep 27, 2010
California Receives Fish and Wildlife Service Funding for Wetlands, Grants to Protect Migratory Waterfowl Habitat
Sep 16, 2010
"Flying Jewels of the Insect World" Featured Saturday at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Sep 13, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invites Public Review Of Draft Revision to the Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Plan
Sep 08, 2010
FWS, BLM Agreement Enhances Management of Wild and Feral Horses and Burros
Sep 07, 2010
Rare Tadpoles Released for First Time into Wild Stream
Aug 25, 2010
Grants Respond to the Spread of Invasive Mussels in the West
Aug 24, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finds Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Still Endangered
Aug 18, 2010
Sediment Data from Klamath River Reservoirs Available
Aug 13, 2010
Recently Discovered Plant Will Be Considered For Federal Protection
Aug 09, 2010
Reward Raised to $9,500 for Information on Sea Otter Shooting
Aug 06, 2010
Service Seeks Public’s Assistance in Apprehending Fugitive Who Allegedly Sold Piranhas and Other Protected Species
Aug 05, 2010
Seasons Proposed for Upcoming Late Waterfowl Season
Aug 02, 2010
Service Awards More Than $858,000 for Climate Change Projects in California
Jul 28, 2010
Service Seeks Public Input to Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for San Pablo Bay NWR
Jul 26, 2010
Endangered Species Act Protection Not Warranted for Amargosa Toad
Jul 20, 2010
Economic Analysis for Thread-leaved Brodiaea Revised Critical Habitat Proposal
Jul 20, 2010
Public Hearings Scheduled on Santa Ana Sucker Critical Habitat Proposal
Jul 20, 2010
Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of Whitebark Pine
Jul 19, 2010
Using Sound Science, Service Addresses Urgent Habitat Needs for Birds and Other Wildlife Along the Gulf Coast
Jul 08, 2010
Service Develops Strategy to Help Waterfowl and Other Migratory Birds Weather the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Jun 30, 2010
Service Releases Draft Economic Analysis on Revised Critical Habitat Proposal for Arroyo Toad
Jun 28, 2010
Mountain Plover Proposed for Listing as a Threatened Species
Jun 28, 2010
Science Task Force Announces Strategies to Integrate California Bay-Delta Biological Opinions
Jun 09, 2010
Service Initiates Status Review of Van Rossem's Gull-Billed Tern
Jun 08, 2010
Construction of New, $7.2 Million Visitor Center, Headquarters Underway at San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
Jun 01, 2010
Service Recommends No Change in Status for 26 Species in California, Nevada and Southern Oregon
May 21, 2010
Service Initiates Status Review of 34 Protected Species
May 21, 2010
Innovative Federal and State Agreement Will Aid Proposed Renewable Energy Projects in Southern California
May 19, 2010
Economic Analysis for San Diego Ambrosia Critical Habitat Proposal Available for Public Review and Comment
May 18, 2010
Clean Vessel Act Grants Help California and Nevada Keep Waters Clean
May 10, 2010
Hermes Copper Butterfly Warrants Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
May 03, 2010
Service Seeks Applications for Tribal Wildlife Grants
May 03, 2010
Service Announces New Scientific Review of California Salmon and Steelhead Hatcheries
May 03, 2010
Service Releases Pacific Lamprey Conservation Recommendations
Apr 29, 2010
Public Invited to Participate in Long Term Plans for Klamath Refuges
Apr 21, 2010
Service Initiates Status Review of Sacramento Spittail; 30-Day Comment Period Closes May 20
Apr 19, 2010
Timber Company Plans Proposing New Habitat Conservation Plan to Benefit Northern Spotted Owls, Other Wildlife
Apr 16, 2010
Service to Review Status of the Wolverine
Apr 15, 2010
Draft Economic Analysis Available for Proposed Revision of Spreading Navarretia Critical Habitat
Apr 14, 2010
Antioch Butterfly to Gain Ground Through Voluntary Partnership
Apr 12, 2010
Service Announces Endangered Species Grant Awards for California and Nevada
Apr 12, 2010
$16.9 Million to Help Restore Seabird Species Injured by Mysterious Oil Spill
Apr 06, 2010
Service Adds First 777 Acres of Land to New Tulare Basin Wildlife Management Area
Apr 05, 2010
Thorne's Hairstreak Butterfly Warrants Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Apr 02, 2010
Service Proposes Revised Critical Habitat Designation For Lane Mountain Milk-Vetch
Apr 01, 2010
Draft Economic Analysis of Casey's June Beetle Proposed Critical Habitat Released for Public Review and Comment
Mar 30, 2010
Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champions Awards in California
Mar 29, 2010
1.6 Million Acres Designated as Critical Habitat For California Red-Legged Frog
Mar 16, 2010
Secretary Salazar Releases New 'State of the Birds' Report Showing Climate Change Threatens Hundreds of Species
Mar 11, 2010
Service Seeks Public Comment on Plan to Restrict Giant Invasive Snakes
Mar 11, 2010
$5.1 Million Awarded To California and Nevada to Conserve Imperiled Fish and Wildlife
Mar 09, 2010
More Than $49 Million Provided to California and Nevada Wildlife Agencies for Conservation Work
Mar 05, 2010
Interior Expands Common-Sense Efforts to Conserve Sage Grouse Habitat in the West
Mar 05, 2010
Service Revises List of Bird Species Protected by Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Mar 01, 2010
Service Announces Berkeley, Calif., as Site for 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Feb 25, 2010
Secretary Salazar's Statement on the Passing of Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton
Feb 20, 2010
Service Announces Firearms Rule Change for Possession in National Wildlife Refuges
Feb 19, 2010
California Tidal Marsh Recovery Plan Proposed
Feb 10, 2010
Rick Kearney Appointed as New Assistant Regional Director for Climate Change and Science Applications
Feb 08, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Open House on Proposed Critical Habitat Designation for Bull Trout
Feb 05, 2010
Endangered Species Act Protections for the American Pika Not Warranted
Feb 05, 2010
Campground Reopens at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
Feb 04, 2010
This Valentine’s Day Fall in Love with Nature
Feb 02, 2010
Cosco Busan Restoration Planning Process Moves Forward
Jan 22, 2010
Marbled Murrelet Remains Threatened
Jan 20, 2010
California Man and Thai Supplier Charged With Smuggling Ivory From Endangered African Elephants.
Jan 19, 2010
Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Bull Trout
Jan 13, 2010
Orange County Man Fined $7,500, Sentenced to Six Months Home Detention for Illegally Importing Asian Arowanas
Jan 04, 2010
Secretary Salazar Announces More Than $19 Million in Grants to Protect Coastal Wetlands
Dec 29, 2009
Obama Administration Officials Release Interim Federal Action Plan for Water Crisis in California-Bay Delta
Dec 22, 2009
Service Releases Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Humboldt Bay and Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuges
Dec 18, 2009
Antioch Butterfly to Gain Help From Voluntary Partnership
Dec 15, 2009
Rare, Native Mammal Returns to Northern Sierra After 100 Year Absence
Dec 09, 2009
Proposed Safe Harbor Agreement for Ventura River Watershed Released for Public Review, Comment
Dec 09, 2009
Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Threatened Santa Ana Sucker
Dec 08, 2009
Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Thread-leaved Brodiaea Plant
Dec 08, 2009
Public Comment Period for FWS Climate Strategy Extended Through Nov. 30
Nov 25, 2009
California Man Arrested on Charges of Smuggling Lizards From Australia Into the U.S.
Nov 20, 2009
Court Reinstates 1993 Proposed Listing of the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard
Nov 20, 2009
Draft EIS Available for Public Comment on Fruit Growers Supply Company Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
Nov 13, 2009
Lower Numbers of Fall Chinook Salmon Returning to Battle Creek in 2009
Nov 12, 2009
Brown Pelican Populations Recovered, Removed From Endangered Species List
Nov 11, 2009
Service Designates Critical Habitat for La Graciosa Thistle in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties
Nov 02, 2009
Service Seeks Additional Information on Northern Leopard Frogs
Oct 28, 2009
Archived News Releases
New Bay-Delta Fish and Wildlife Office Opens in Sacramento
Oct 23, 2009
Service Completes 5-Year Reviews for 50 Species in California, Nevada and Southern Oregon
Oct 20, 2009
Service Re-Proposes 4,649 Acres of Critical Habitat for Buena Vista Lake Shrew
Oct 20, 2009
Service Re-Proposes Critical Habitat for Endangered Arroyo Toad
Oct 09, 2009
Service Revises Draft Analysis of Economic Costs for New California Red-legged Frog Critical Habitat
Oct 07, 2009
Service Seeks Public Comment on Post-Delisting Monitoring of Brown Pelicans
Sep 29, 2009
Secretary Salazar Announces Contract to Construct Wetland Levees at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Sep 29, 2009
Service Releases Climate Change Strategy for Public Review and Comment
Sep 24, 2009
Amargosa Toad Warrants Review for Possible Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Sep 10, 2009
Improved Eagle Management Program Helps to Incorporate Data, Identify Information Gaps
Sep 10, 2009
Expansion of Drought Water Bank Quickly Approved
Sep 08, 2009
Service Proposes Critical Habitat for San Diego Ambrosia
Aug 26, 2009
Secretary Salazar Announces Contract Award to Construct Accessible Trail at Stone Lakes NWR
Aug 20, 2009
Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Reviews for 29 Species
Aug 19, 2009
Federal Wetlands Mapping Standards Approved
Aug 18, 2009
Endangered Species Act Protection for Ashy-Storm Petrel is Not Warranted
Aug 18, 2009
Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Klamath Marsh NWR Available for Public Review
Aug 04, 2009
Biologists Rediscover Endangered Frog Population
Jul 24, 2009
Pacific Lamprey Conservation Meetings Scheduled for September in Eureka and Sacramento
Jul 17, 2009
Interior Withdraws Legally Flawed Plan for Oregon Forests, Presses for Sustainable Timber Harvets
Jul 16, 2009
Web Cam Provides Real-Time Access to National Wildlife Refuge Known as "California's Galapagos"
Jul 14, 2009
Service Proposes to List Casey's June Beetle as Endangered With Critical Habitat
Jul 09, 2009
Final Comprehensive Conservation Plans Released for Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges
Jun 23, 2009
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals From States For 2010 Endangered Species Grants
Jun 19, 2009
Marbled Murrelet Remains a Threatened Species Under the Endangered Species Act
Jun 17, 2009
Service Revises Critical Habitat for the Endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly
Jun 16, 2009
Secretary Salazar Announces California to Receive $3 Million in Boating Grants to Help Keep Waterways Clean
Jun 09, 2009
Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Spreading Navarretia Plant
Jun 09, 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Individuals Rresponsible for Taking Eggs From Snowy Plover Nest at Clam Beach
May 28, 2009
During Fire Season, Our First Concern is Public Safety
May 22, 2009
Service Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report for Proposed Cullinan Ranch Restoration Project
May 20, 2009
Fish and Wildlife Service Distributes $4.1 million to California and Nevada for Conservation Work
May 19, 2009
Service Completes 5-Year Review of Western Lily; No Change in Status Recommended
May 15, 2009
Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day in California, Nevada and the Klamath Basin
May 14, 2009
Input Sought on Public Use Activities Planned for Cullinan Ranch Unit of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
May 08, 2009
International Migratory Bird Day 2009 Celebrates "Birds in Culture"
May 07, 2009
Service Seeks Applications for Tribal Wildlife Grants
May 01, 2009
Service Releases Study of Economic Costs for Revised California Red-legged Frog Critical Habitat
Apr 28, 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Consider Salamander For Federal Protection
Apr 22, 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Critical Habitat for Peninsular Bighorn Sheep
Apr 14, 2009
Two California Projects Funded Through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Grants
Apr 09, 2009
Final Environmental Assessment Available for San Nicolas Island Seabird Restoration Project
Apr 08, 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards in California
Mar 23, 2009
Two California Projects Approved for Grants to Benefit Migratory Birds
Mar 13, 2009
Draft Economic Analysis Available for Reproposal of Critical Habitat for the La Graciosa thistle
Mar 10, 2009
Public Scoping Meetings Start Tonight for BDCP Environmental Review Process
Mar 09, 2009
California and Nevada Receive $43 Million for Fish and Wildlife Projects
Feb 23, 2009
Additional Opportunity for Public Comment on Draft EIS and Draft Habitat Conservation Plan for Tejon Ranch
Feb 03, 2009
Service Releases Record of Decision on South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWR
Jan 30, 2009
Draft EIS for Tejon Ranch Habitat Conservation Plan Available
Jan 23, 2009
Proposed Rule Clarifies Hunting Rule Changes at National Wildlife Refuges
Jan 13, 2009
Final Stock Assessment Report Available on Sea Otters off the California Coast
Dec 30, 2008
Bureau of Reclamation and U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service Release Draft CPAR Report for Public Review and Comment
Dec 30, 2008
Bulletin: Draft Economic Analysis Available for Proposed Revision of Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Critical Habitat
Dec 18, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Announces Grants to Protect Coastal Wetlands in California
Dec 17, 2008
Fish and Wildlife Service Completes/ Reclamation Receives Biological Opinion on Delta Smelt
Dec 16, 2008
Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Protections
Dec 10, 2008
Service Increases Inspection Fees, Sets New Requirements for Wildlife Trade
Dec 09, 2008
Comment Period Re-0pened for Uplisting of Delta Smelt
Dec 09, 2008
New Video Explores Farallon Refuge's Human Past and Conservation Future
Dec 09, 2008
Service Soliciting Comments to Improve Implementation and Management of the Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) Program
Dec 01, 2008
Public Meeting Scheduled on Central Valley Project Improvement Act Annual Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2009
Dec 01, 2008
Coleman National Fish Hatchery Meets its Central Valley Fall Chinook Salmon Egg Collection Target
Nov 28, 2008
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan In Place for Coyote Springs Planned Development in Nevada
Oct 27, 2008
South Dakota Artist Wins 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Oct 18, 2008
Essential Habitat for San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat Identified
Oct 17, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s California and Nevada Region Welcomes New Regional Director
Oct 15, 2008
New Report Measures Wildlife Watching's Contribution to Nation's Economy
Oct 09, 2008
Devils Hole Pupfish Numbers Increase
Oct 08, 2008
Service Recommends Delisting Inyo California Towhee; No Status Change Recommended for 11 Other Species
Oct 08, 2008
Changes to Falconry Regulations Published
Oct 08, 2008
The 18th Annual Return of the Salmon Festival Takes Place October 18 at Coleman National Fish Hatchery
Oct 07, 2008
Service Implements New Regulations for International Travelers Carrying Caviar
Oct 07, 2008
New Fish Ladder at Coleman National Fish Hatchery to Improve Fish Passage on Battle Creek
Oct 02, 2008
The California and Nevada Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards $2.1 Million in Conservation Grants
Oct 02, 2008
National Public Lands, Hunting & Fishing Day September 27; Get Involved With Nature!
Sep 25, 2008
Wildlife Refuge Events Offer Opportunites for Families to Get Outside Saturday, Sept. 27
Sep 25, 2008
Grants Totaling $1.509 Million to Fund Improvements to Wildlife Habitat in California’s Central Valley
Sep 18, 2008
Service Proposes 300% Increase In California Red-legged Frog Critical Habitat
Sep 16, 2008
Service Recommends Downlisting One Species; No Change Recommended for Fifteen Others
Sep 10, 2008
Critical Habitat Designated for Bay Checkerspot Butterfly
Aug 26, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Comment on Eagle Permit Assessment
Aug 14, 2008
Service Designates Critical Habitat for San Bernadino bluegrass and California taraxacum
Aug 13, 2008
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 100 Years
Aug 08, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Draft Environmental Impact Documents with California Department of Fish and Game
Aug 06, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reproposes Critical Habitat for Central California Coastal Plant
Aug 06, 2008
Taxonomic Revision and Critical Habitat Designated for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
Aug 04, 2008
Public Comments Invited on Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Mojave Population of Desert Tortoise
Aug 01, 2008
Grand Jury Indicts Man For Selling Protected Sharks
Aug 01, 2008
Secretary Kempthorne Announces New Conservation Mechanism for Threatened and Endangered Species
Jul 31, 2008
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals for 2009 Endangered Species Grants
Jul 24, 2008
Service Reaffirms Peirson's Milk-Vetch Should Remain Protected Under ESA
Jul 16, 2008
Study Suggests Upper Klamath Lake Can Support Juvenile Salmon
Jul 15, 2008
Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex Seeks Public Comment on Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Jul 11, 2008
Service to Consider Uplisting Delta Smelt; Service Seeks Useful Information For Analysis During 60-Day Comment Period
Jul 08, 2008
Initial Assessments of Waterfowl Breeding Conditions Available on www.Flyways.us
Jun 27, 2008
Federal Duck Stamp Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Jun 27, 2008
When it Comes to Fires, Our First Concern is Public Safety
Jun 12, 2008
Service Proposes to Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges
Jun 10, 2008
Draft Stock Assessment Report on Sea Otters Off the California Coast Available June 10
Jun 09, 2008
Coleman National Fish Hatchery Staff Complete Trucking of 1.4 Million Chinook Salmon Smolts
Jun 05, 2008
Service Issues Rule to Grandfather Pre-existing Endangered Species Act
Authorizations for Take of Bald Eagles
May 20, 2008
Environmental Assessment for San Nicolas Island Seabird Restoration Project Available for Public Review and Comment
May 19, 2008
Ashy Storm Petrel to be Considered For Possible Federal Protection Under ESA
May 15, 2008
US Fish and Wildlife Service Requests Proposals for 2009 Tribal Wildlife Grants
May 01, 2008
Training Course Brings New Program To Area Schools
Apr 28, 2008
Fish and Wildlife Service Extending Request for Information for Greater Sage-Grouse
Apr 28, 2008
Service Transfers Lead For Truckee River Water Management to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Apr 25, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Grants to California Under the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program
Apr 23, 2008
Coleman National Fish Hatchery Will Release 12 Million Chinook Salmon Smolts
Apr 22, 2008
California Teen Places Second at the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest
Apr 18, 2008
Minimal Cost Projected for Bay Checkerspot Butterfly's Critical Habitat
Apr 15, 2008
National Junior Duck Stamp Contest Wings its Way West April 17 to the San Diego Zoo
Apr 14, 2008
Service Releases Revised Plan for Horse and Burro Management at Sheldon NWR in Nevada
Apr 09, 2008
Secretary Kempthorne Announces $4.5 Million for Migratory Bird Conservation
Mar 31, 2008
$658,622 Will Go to 6 Native American Conservation Projects in California and Nevada
Mar 21, 2008
2008-2009 California Federal Junior Duck Stamp Judging is March 26 in Willows, California
Mar 20, 2008
Secretary Kempthorne Announces Funding for Wetland Projects
Mar 12, 2008
Endangered Species Act Protection for Wolverine Not Warranted
Mar 10, 2008
La Jolla, Calif., Man Charged With Threatening Federal Witness to Wildlife Offense
Mar 10, 2008
Service Initiates Status Review of 58 Protected Species in California and Nevada
Mar 05, 2008
First-of-a-Kind Conservation Plan Covers Far-Flung PG&E Operations
Feb 25, 2008
Public Comment Period Opens on Service's Proposal to Delist the Brown Pelican Throughout its Range
Feb 20, 2008
Service Seeks Nominations for the Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group
Feb 19, 2008
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Grants to California to Improve Recreational Boating Infrastructure
Feb 13, 2008
Service Designates Critical Habitat For Tidewater Goby
Jan 31, 2008
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes Revision of Quino Checkerspot Butterfly Critical Habitat
Jan 17, 2008
Pygmy Rabbit May Warrant Protection Under Endangered Species Act
Jan 09, 2008
Grants To Protect Thousands of Acres of Coastal Wetlands in California
Jan 07, 2008
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge to Celebrate 100 Years of Conservation in 2008
Jan 07, 2008
Two Sacramento River Islands Proposed for Transfer to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Dec 27, 2007
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Updates List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Listing
Dec 06, 2007
Banking on Nature Report: Visits to California Refuges Generates $31 Million
Nov 27, 2007
Service Seeks Comment on Proposal to Allow Falconers to Remove and Possess Migratory Peregrine Falcons From the Wild
Nov 13, 2007
Service Seeks Public Comment on New Conservation Program for Threatened or Endangered Species
Nov 02, 2007
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge to Assess Scope of Damage Following Devastating Harris Fire in Southern California
Oct 28, 2007
Critical Habitat Designated for Monterey County Plant
Oct 24, 2007
Wildfires Impacting Service's Operations in Southern California
Oct 24, 2007
Draft Economic Analysis of Critical Habitat Proposal for Monterey Spineflower Available for Public Review and Comment
Oct 16, 2007
Draft Mosquito Management Policy Proposes Consistent Approach to Protect Public Health
Oct 15, 2007
Candidate Agreement for West Coast Distinct Population of Fisher Available for Public Comment
Oct 15, 2007
Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Peninsular Ranges Population of Bighorn Sheep
Oct 10, 2007
Service Completes Five-Year Status Reviews for 20 Species in California
Oct 09, 2007
Service Designates Critical Habitat for Two Southern California Plants
Sep 27, 2007
Service Reaffirms Designating Critical Habitat For California Plant Not Prudent
Sep 25, 2007
Draft Economic Analysis of Critical Habitat Proposal for Tidewater Goby Available for Public Review and Comment
Sep 25, 2007
Recovery Plan for Pacific Coast Population of the Western Snowy Plover to Rely on Strong Volunteer Effort
Sep 24, 2007
Recovery Plan for Carson Wandering Skipper Now Available
Sep 13, 2007
1997 Humboldt Bay Oil Spill Restoration to Benefit North Coast Wildlife
Sep 12, 2007
Public Scoping Period Begins for Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan
Sep 06, 2007
Critical Habitat Proposed for Bay Checkerspot Butterfly
Aug 22, 2007
Exotic Parrots Confiscated From Smugglers Returned to Mexico
Aug 22, 2007
Service Announces Availability of San Joaquin River NWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Aug 20, 2007
It's Official: Bald Eagle No Longer on Endangered Species List
Aug 08, 2007
Service Proposes Critical Habitat For Two California Plants
Aug 07, 2007
Service Completes Status Review for Klamath Sucker Populations
Jul 26, 2007
Critical Habitat Proposed for Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep
Jul 25, 2007
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review 8 Endangered Species Decisions
Jul 20, 2007
California and Nevada Among 17 States to Receive Share of $13 Million Land Owner Incentive Program Grants
Jul 19, 2007
2007 Waterfowl Survey Shows Record Highs for Some Duck Species
Jul 13, 2007
Public Safety Top Priority When Fighting Fires on Lands Where Endangered Species Occur
Jun 28, 2007
Bald Eagle Soars Off Endangered Species List
Jun 28, 2007
Redwood City, Calif., Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison, Fined $5,000 For Smuggling Federally-Protected Eagle Owls
Jun 26, 2007
Federal Duck Stamp First Day of Sale Event Coming to Nevada
Jun 20, 2007
Successful Bald Eagle Breeding Program at San Francisco Zoo Completed as Remaining Birds Fly East
Jun 19, 2007
Service Proposes Critical Habitat Revision for Endgangered San Bernadino Kangaroo Rat
Jun 19, 2007
Critical Habitat Revision Proposed for Northern Spotted Owl
Jun 12, 2007
Bald Eagle Will Retain Strong Federal Protections if Removed From the Endangered Species List
Jun 01, 2007
Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agree to Reduce Pumping to a Minimum To Protect Delta Smelt
May 31, 2007
Seven California "Roller Pigeon" Enthusiasts Charged With Killing Protected Hawks and Falcons
May 24, 2007
Tribes to Receive $1.68 Million for Array of Conservation Projects in California and Nevada
May 21, 2007
California Landowners Receive $742,000 for Endangered Species Conservation
May 15, 2007
Burrowing Owl Project on Stone Lakes NWR Earns Sacramento Students a Trip to Disneyland
May 03, 2007
Northern Spotted Owl Recovery Plan Released for Public Comment
Apr 26, 2007
Japanese Man Who Smuggled Endangered Butterflies Sentenced to 21 Months in Federal Prison
Apr 16, 2007
Two Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch Unaided on Catalina Island
Apr 02, 2007
Service to Conduct Additional Review for Siskiyou Mountains and Scott Bar Salamanders
Mar 29, 2007
Public Invited to California's 2007 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest March 27 in Willows
Mar 20, 2007
Service Initiates Status Review of 58 Protected Species in California and Nevada
Feb 14, 2007
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statement Regarding Shooting Incident on Desert National Wildlife Refuge
Feb 10, 2007
Departments of Interior, Commerce File Modified Prescriptions for Klamath Dams Relicensing
Jan 30, 2007
$3 Million Fish and Wildlife Grants Awarded to Coastal Wetland Conservation Projects in California
Jan 19, 2007
