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Mountain-Prairie Region

 

 

October 17, 2012

Reward for Information Leading to Identification of the Person(s) Responsible For Shooting a Bald Eagle near Crosby, North Dakota

 

October 16, 2012

Service Proposes to Protect Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot under the Endangered Species Act

 

October 15, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service & Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Develop Approach for Water Management at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

 

October 12, 2012

Justice Department Announces Policy on Tribal Member Use of Eagle Feathers

 

October 9, 2012

Salazar Authorizes Landmark Wyoming Wind Project Site, Reaches President's Goal of Authorizing 10,000 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

 

October 2, 2012

California Artist, Rober Steiner, Wins 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

 

October 1, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to Protect Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle Under the Endangered Species Act

 

September 24, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to Develop Approach for Water Management at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

 

September 24, 2012

Study Reveals Secrets of Colorado's Cutthroats

 

September 20, 2012

A Dam Success: National Fish Passage Program Helps Restore Streams, Benefits People and Local Economies

 

September 19, 2012

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Resumes Public Visitation

 

September 14, 2012

America's Great Outdoors: Salazar Establishes 558th National Wildlife Refuge Unit in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Mountains

 

September 13, 2012

Visit Your National Wildlife Refuges: October 14-20, 2012

 

September 5, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invites the Public to "Follow the Ferret"

 

August 31, 2012

Service Declares Wyoming Gray Wolf Recovered Under the Endangered Species Act and Returns Management Authority to the State

 

August 29, 2012

Platte River Caddisfly Not Warranted for Endangered Species Protection

 

August 28, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Status of Rocky Mountain Monkeyflower

 

August 23, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Draft Report to Help Guide Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Objectives

 

August 23, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $5.7 Million in State Wildlife Grants to Help Imperiled Species

 

August 22, 2012

Secretary Salazar, Governor Hickenlooper Applaud Efforts to Advance Rocky Mountain Greenway

 

August 21, 2012

Poacher Sentenced for Illegal Killing of Eagle in Kansas

 

August 21, 2012

Construction Complete on Endangered Fish Grow-out Ponds

 

August 16, 2012

Partners for Fish and Wildlife Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

 

August 14, 2012

Service Announces $33 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species

 

August 10, 2012

Service Recognizes Voluntary Conservation Efforts in Designation of Critical Habitat for Three Rare Colorado Plants

 

August 3, 2012

U.S. Fish and Widlife Service Honors Recovery Champions for Conservation Contribution to Colorado's Rare and Endangered Plants

 

August 1, 2012

Remote Sensing Antenna to be Installed in Utah's White River to Monitor Endangered Fish

 

July 31, 2012

Service Finalizes New Rules Regarding Take Allowances for the Utah Prairie Dog

 

July 26, 2012

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge to Temporarily Close for Public Visitation

 

July 24, 2012

Draft San Luis Valley Regional Habitat Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment to be Released July 2012

 

July 16, 2012

$9.33 Million in Service and Partnership Funds for Aquatic Habitat Projects


July 12, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Input on Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Critical Habitat Proposal

 

July 9, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards Grants to 30 States for White-Nose Syndrome Work

 

June 29, 2012

Newly Released 2012-2013 Federal and Junior Duck Stamps Offer Everyone an Easy Way to Help Protect Wetland Habitat Across the Nation

 

June 28, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Wall Lake Game Production Area Disposal in Hand County, South Dakota

 

June 15, 2012

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Ashe Announce Historic Conservation Easement in Sangre de Cristo Mountains

 

June 14, 2012

Operation of Endangered Fish Passages Reduced During Low River Flows

 

June 6, 2012

Free Community Event Inspires Kids to Get Outdoors, Get Connected to Nature

 

June 5, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Initiate Status Reviews of Southern, Mt. Rainier White-tailed Ptarmigan

 

June 1, 2012

Northwest Montana Native Youth Conservation Corps Program Ready for Another Successful Year

 

May 10, 2012

2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition to be Held in Ogden, Utah

 

May 9, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Takes Initial Steps Forward in Partnerships for Working Landscapes in the San Luis Valley

 

May 9, 2012

Arapahoe Snowfly to be Designated as a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

 

May 4, 2012

Secretary Salazar, Governor Hickenlooper Sign Agreement to Establish Rocky Mountain Greenway as America's Next Great Urban Park

 

May 3, 2012

Lessons Learned from Previous Droughts Shape Endangered Fish Recovery Actions

 

April 30, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reopens Comment Period on Proposal to Remove Endangered Species Act Protection for Gray Wolves in the State of Wyoming

 

April 25, 2012

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises the Utah Prairie Dog Recovery Plan and Issues Proposed Revisions and Draft Environmental Assessment on Rule to Amend Take Allowances for the Utah Prairie Dog

 

April 25, 2012

Reward for Information Leading to Identification of the Person Responsible for Shooting a Whooping Crane Near Miller, South Dakota

 

April 12, 2012

U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service to Initiate Status Review of Eastern Population of Boreal Toad

 

April 6, 2012
Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winner of the 2012 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest


March 30, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Complex


March 29, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Native Fish Restoration and Enhancement Projects in Northern Utah

 

March 28, 2012
Fish and Wildlife Service To Hold a Public Meeting Regarding the Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

 

March 26, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Availability of Draft Economic Analysis and Draft Environmental Assessment for Proposed Critical Habitat for Pagosa skyrocket, Parachute beardtongue, and DeBeque phacelia

 

March 20, 2012
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Honors Colorado Rare Plants Conservation Initiative with Endangered Species Partners-in-Mission Recovery Champion Award

 

March 20, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards

 

March 7, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State Agencies Release 2011 Annual Report for the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Population


February 28, 2012
North Dakota Habitat and Population Evaluation Team Receives Recognition Award

 

February 22, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Kansas Department of Health and Environment Acquire Acreage in Cherokee County, Kansas

 

February 16, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service to Host Two Additional Public Meetings for the Land Protection Plan for Niobrara Confluence and Ponca Bluffs

February 6, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service to Host Public Meetings Regarding Conservation Efforts with Willing Landowners along the Missouri River in Northeast Nebraska and Southeast South Dakota

 

February 3, 2012
Letter to the Editor re: wolves in the San Luis Valley

 

January, 18, 2012
Kansas Wildlife Refuge Reports Unprecedented Mid-Winter Presence of Endangered Whooping Crane

 

January 17, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Workshops on Draft Alternatives for the San Luis Valley Refuges, Colorado

 

January 12, 2012
US Fish and Wildlife Service Investigates Bald Eagle Shooting

 

January 11, 2012
Conservation Through the Arts

 

January 10, 2012
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Release Draft Environmental Assessment Regarding the Proposed Transmission Facilities on Grassland and Wetland Easements

 

December 16, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Initiate a Status Review of the Western Glacier Stonefly

December 14, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes Land Protection Plan for the Expansion and Proposed Land Exchange at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado

November 29, 2011
Greater Yellowstone Area Population of Grizzly Bears Remain Under Federal Protection

October 26, 2011
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals from States for FY 2012 Endangered Species Grants

October 11, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Determines Northern Leatherside Chub Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

October 6, 2011
Five-Year Survey Shows Wetlands Losses are Slowing, Marking Conservation Gains and Need for Continued Investment in Habitat

September 30, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meeting Regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge Land Exchange and Expansion

September 23, 2011
Wyoming Sage-Grouse Implementation Team Honored

September 23, 2011
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces Opening of Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge to Limited Elk Hunts in 2012

September 16, 2011
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces Opening of Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to Limited Elk Hunting

August 26, 2011
Service Reminds Hunters and Landowners of Federal Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

August 24, 2011
Salazar Announces $53 Million in Grants to Support Habitat Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species

August 23, 2011
Fish Habitat Benefits from More Than $3 Million in Funding

August 19, 2011
Bird mortality in oil and gas production facilities can be prevented

August 15, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on the US-54 & Byron Walker Wildlife Management Area Land Exchange in Kingman County, Kansas

August 4, 2011
Service Reinstates Endangered Species Act Protections for the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse in Wyoming

 

July 28, 2011
Distinguished Biologist Central to the Gray Wolf Reintroduction Effort Retires From the Fish and Wildlife Service

July 28, 2011
The Mountain-Prairie Region welcomes Kathleen Dennis as the new Assistant Regional Director for Budget and Administration

July 26, 2011
Final Rule to list the Pagosa skyrocket (Ipomopsis polyantha) as an Endangered Species, the Parachute beardtongue (Penstemon debilis) and DeBeque phacelia (Phacelia submutica) as Threatened Species, and Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the Three Species
July 18, 2011
Whitebark Pine to be Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

July 14, 2011
Remains of Prehistoric Aquatic Reptile Unearthed at Montana Wildlife Refuge

July 13, 2011
Fish and Wildlife Service Evaluates Landmark Wind Energy Corridor from Canada to Gulf of Mexico

July 13, 2011
Lewistown, Montana and Ogden, Utah Among Urban Bird Treaty Grant Recipients

July 12, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on a Proposed Shooting Range on the Hillsdale State Park in Paola, Kansas

July 8, 2011
Public Encouraged to Call Hotline to Report Potentially Oiled Wildlife

July 8, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meeting Regarding the Potential Expansion of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

 

June 29, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Extend Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Assessment and Land Protection Plan Regarding the Proposed Expansion of the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District

June 29, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Determines Fisher In The Northern Rocky Mountains Does Not Warrant Protection Under The Endangered Species Act

June 28, 2011
Review Finds Endangered Species Protection May Be Warranted for Two Bat Species

June 20, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meetings Regarding the Proposed Dakota Grassland Conservation Area in North Dakota and South Dakota

June 20, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Conduct In-Depth Review to Consider Listing the Utah Population of the Gila Monster

June 20, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Conduct In-Depth Review to Consider Reclassifying the Utah Prairie Dog from Threatened to Endangered

June 15, 2011
Desert and Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperatives Name Steering Committees

June 14, 2011
Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge to hold a public meeting to allow the public to comment on the draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment

June 8, 2011
Fremont County Rockcress Designated Candidate for Protection Under the Endangered Species Act;
Protection for Gibbens’ Beardtongue, Precocious Milkvetch, Ross’ Bentgrass, and Yellowstone Sand Verbena is Not Warranted

June 7, 2011
Coordinated Reservoir Releases For Endangered Fish Not Needed this Year

June 3, 2011
Gearing Up For Year Two: Northwest Montana Native Youth Conservation Corps Program

June 1, 2011
Service Proposes to Amend Take Allowances for the Utah Prairie Dog


May 31, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildife Service to Release Draft Environmental Assessment and Land Protection Plan Regarding the Proposed Expansion of the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District

May 25, 2011

Goshute Tribes in Utah Awarded Almost $200,000 for Wildlife Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Projects, Paiute Tribe Awarded More Than $150,000 for Protective Fencing Project

May 25, 2011

Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska Awarded Almost $200,000 for Wetland Communities, Baseline Flora Conservation Projects

May 24, 2011

Secretary Salazar, Governor Hickenlooper to Unveil Priority Conservation and Recreation Projects in Colorado

May 20, 2011

Arvada Celebrates National Trails Day

May 18, 2011

Wyoming: "Perfect Storm" Fuels Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic

May 18, 2011

The Year of the Black-footed Ferret

May 16, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day

May 12, 2011

Wetland Studies Provide Insight into Bird Habitat in a Changing Climate

May 11, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service Determines the Mountain Plover Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

May 10, 2011

Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Work Plan to Restore Biological Priorities and Certainty to Endangered Species Listing Process

May 6, 2011

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service To Hold Public Meetings For Proposed Conservation Easement Program In Bear River Watershed

May 4, 2011

Montana:  Helping Wildlife Make Connections on the Landscape

May 4, 2011

Interior Announces Next Steps in Protection, Recovery, and Scientific Management of Wolves

April 29, 2011

America's Great Outdoors:  Salazar Highlights Efforts to Conserve Working Landscapes With Proposed Dakota Grassland Conservation Area

April 29, 2011

United Park City Mines Corporation Recognized for Environmental Cleanup

April 27, 2011

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues Finding of No Significant Impact regarding use of glyphosate-tolerant corn and soybeans on National Wildlife Refuge lands in the Mountain-Prairie Region

April 25, 2011

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Initiate a Status Review of the Arapahoe Snowfly

4/20/11

Projected Spring Snowpack Favors Endangered Fish Recovery in Duchesne, Green and Yampa Rivers

4-20-2011

Program Adapts to Aid Endangered Fish Recovery

4-20-2011

The Climate of Conservation in America: 50 Stories in 50 States

4-11-2011

Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winners of the 2011 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest

April 6, 2011

Golden Eagle Killed in Perkins County, South Dakota - Reward Offered

April 4, 2011

Meltwater Lednian Stonefly Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

April 1, 2011

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protection Measures for Exploratory Oil and Gas Wells on the Baca National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Colorado

March 29, 2011

Golden Eagle Killed on Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area - Reward Offered

March 28, 2011

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Draft Environmental Assessment of Montana's Request to Control Gray Wolves in the West Fork Elk Management Unit

March 25, 2011
Wolf Shot in Gallatin National Forest - Reward Offered

March 18, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Prepare Comprehensive Conservation Plan for the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex

March 18, 2011

Tribal biologist receives Recovery Champion Award

March 18, 2011

Alkali Lakes Piping Plover Team receives Recovery Champion Award

March 16, 2011

U.S. Fish and Widlife Service to LKaunch Major National Survey on Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife Watching

March 15, 2011

Fungal Infection Results in Mallard Die-off Near Pierre, South Dakota

March 11, 2011

Interagency Annual Report for 2010 for the Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Population is now available

March 3, 2011

Refuge System Celebrates 108 Years

February 24, 2010

America's Great Outdoors:  Salazar Announces New Draft Vision for Future of National Wildlife Refuge System

February 23, 2011

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Conduct In-Depth Review To Consider Listing The Wild Plains Bison

February 23, 2011

Utah Plants Designated Canidates for Endangered Species Protection

February 8, 2011
Salazar Announces Additional Steps toward Smarter Development of Renewable Energy on U.S. Public Lands

February 4, 2011
USFWS Investigates Bald Eagle Death

February 2, 2011
Draft Environmental Assessment Addressing Use of Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans and Corn on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands Is Available for Public Review

January 31, 2011
Plains and Prairie Potholes Landscape Conservation Cooperative Names New Science Coordinator 

January 26, 2011
Conservation Through The Arts

January 18, 2011
An Endangered Species Success Story: Interior Department's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Delisting of Maguire Daisy

January 11, 2011
2009 Death of Gray Wolf in Colorado Tied to Banned Poison

January 7, 2011
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Draft Environmental Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploration on Baca National Wildlife Refuge

December 29, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Extend Public Comment Period for the Proposed Dakota Grassland Conservation Area in the Dakotas and Montana

December 27, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meetings Regarding the Proposed Expansion of the Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District

December 21, 2010
Bald Eagle Shot Near Ravinia, South Dakota - Reward Offered

December 20, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to hold public meeting for comprehensive conservation plan and environmental assessment for National Elk Refuge

December 15, 2010
Listing of Skiff Milkvetch and Schmoll's Milkvetch Under ESA Found Warranted But Precluded

December 14, 2010
Revised Critical Habitat Designated for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

December 13, 2010
Wolverine to be Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

December 13, 2010

Researchers Capture Fourth Largest Endangered Colorado Pikeminnow in San Juan River Since 1991

December 1, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meetings Regarding the Proposed Dakota Grassland Conservation Area in the Dakotas and Montana

November 23, 2010

Salazar, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Announce Completion of Sage-Grouse Habitat Map in the West

November 22, 2010

Bow Hunter Discovers Rare Prehistoric Sea Creature on Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

November 16, 2010
Two Wolves Shot in Flathead National Forest - Reward Offered

November 16, 2010
Service Releases Record of Decision on South Dakota Prairie Winds Project

November 3, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

November 1, 2010

Settlement Agreement Regarding Lexam Exploration Has Been Reached

October 14, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold a Public Open House to Identify Issues Associated with Oil and Gas Exploration on Baca NWR

October 12, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Designates Critical Habitat Releases Economic Analysis for Bull Trout

September 29, 2010

Service Determines Pygmy Rabbit Does Not warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

September 28, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Conservation Fund Renew National Support for Go Zero

September 27, 2010

Gunnison Sage-Grouse to be Designated a Candidate for Endangered Species Protection

September 23, 2010

Ennis National Fish Hatchery staff earns Department of the Interior Environmental Leadership Award for Installation of a Solar System

September 17, 2010

National Wildlife Refuge System Closes Caves to Slow Spread of White-Nose Syndrome

September 16, 2010

Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative Steering Committee Approves Conservation Grants

September 16, 2010

Draft Revised Recovery Plan for the Utah Prairie Dog Released for Public Review

September 16, 2010

Service Seeks Information on Petition to Halt Spread of Amphibian Disease

September 15, 2010

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Develops Habitat Conservation Plan for Endangered and Rare Species

September 14, 2010

Listing of Sprague's Pipit Under ESA Found Warranted But Precluded

September 8, 2010
Listing of the Arctic Grayling Under the ESA Is Warranted

September 7, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

September 1, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service To Provide Limited Endangered Species Act Protections for the Shovelnose Sturgeon

August 27, 2010

Antennas at Price-Stubb Fish Passage Monitor Endangered Fish Movement to Critical Habitat

August 26, 2010

Listening Session for President Obama's America's Great Outdoors Initiative to be Held in Fort Pierre, SD

August 24, 2010

Grants Respond to the Spread of Invasive Mussels in the West

August 16, 2010

Endangered Species Act Protections Reinstated for Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Population

August 16, 2010

Petition Seeking Endangered Species Act Protection for the Brian Head Mountainsnail Does Not Establish Need for Listing

August 10, 2010

U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration, Region 6 issues Record of Decision for Ruby Gas Pipeline Easements across the East Fork of the Little Bear River and Salt Creek Wildlife Management Areas

August 6, 2010

Statement of Assistant Secretary Strickland Regarding Court Ruling on the Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf

July 28, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Expansion of Conservation Easement Program in the Swan Valley

July 28, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Expansion of Conservation Easement Program on the Rocky Mountain Front

July 28, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Expansion of Conservation Easement Program in the Blackfoot Valley

July 27, 2010
Study results of duck mortality at wastewater treatment plants now available to public 

 

July 23, 2010

Fish Habitat Benefits From More Than $3 Million in Funding

July 19, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of Whitebark Pine

July 15, 2010

Service Honor Guard Debuts to Honor Flight 93 Passengers and Crew

June 28, 2010

Mountain Plover Proposed for Listing as a Threatened Species

June 22, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Proposal to List Three Colorado Plants

June 21, 2010

Listing of the Least Chub Under the ESA Is Warranted

June 21, 2010

New Report Issued on Trout Fishing

June 17, 2010

Secretary Salazar Announces $35.7 Million for Refuge Acquisitions and Wetlands Grants for Migratory Birds

June 8, 2010

US Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meeting to discuss Use of Glyphosate-tolerant Corn and Soybeans on NWR lands in 16 States in the Service' Mountain-Prairie and Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region

June 8, 2010

Nearly $1 Million in Stimulus at Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge provides boosts to Colorado business

June 4, 2010

Releases for Endangered Fish Begin Today

May 27, 2010
Endangered Species Act Protection for the White-tailed Prairie Dog Is Not Warranted

May 25, 2010
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Availability of the Draft Economic Analysis and Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Revision of Critical Habitat for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

May 19, 2010

Conservation Conversation-Bringing Science to the Schools - Endangered Species Day 2010

May 17, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejects black-footed ferret population reclassification petition

May 14, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $4.9 Million for Neotropical Migratory Birds and Habitat Conservation

May 13

Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day

Day

May 11, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Proposal to Change Hunting Plan at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge; Public Meeting Scheduled

May 7, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meeting on Proposal to Establish Conservation Easement Program in the Swan Valley

May 7, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meeting on Proposal to Expand Conservation Easement Program Along the Rocky Mountain Front

May 7, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meeting on Proposal to Expand Blackfoot Valley Conservation Easement Program

May 7, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winners of the 2010 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest

May 4, 2010

Native Fish in Colorado and Utah Respond Positively to Endangered Fish Recovery Efforts

May 4, 2010

Native Fish in Utah and Colorado Respond Positively to Endangered Fish Recovery Efforts

April 29, 2010

Recovery Act Construction Projects Build a Better Future for Montana Refuges

April 27, 2010

New Jobs Created as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards North Dakota company $5.2 Million for Recovery Act Project at Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

April 26, 2010

Endangered Species Act Protection for the Susan's Purse-making Caddisfly is Not Warranted

April 15, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Status of the Wolverine

April 15, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Northern Rocky Mountain Population of Fisher

April 15, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meetings for Proposed Conservation Easement Program in Flint Hills

April 14, 2010

Endangered Species Act Protection for the Wyoming Pocket Gopher is not warranted

April 12, 2010

Secretary Salazar Announces Nearly $66 Million in Grants to Conserve Habitat of Threatened and Endangered Species

April 6, 2010

Critical Habitat Designated for the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle

March 26, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Award for Black-footed Ferret Recovery

March 26, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards for Wyoming Toad Conservation

March 23, 2010

Midwinter Survey Finds 298 Eagles in Powder River Basin

March 12, 2010

Secretary Salazar Releases Study Assessing Potential Impacts of Global Climate Change on Bird Populations

March 11, 2010

2009 Interagency Annual Wolf Report Now Available

March 11, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on the Proposed Rapid City Outdoor Campus West and Regional Headquarters Facility Construction

March 11, 2010

Secretary Salazar Releases New "State of the Birds" Report Showing Climate Change Threatens Hundreds of Species

March 5, 2010

Interior Expands Common-Sense Efforts to Conserve Sage Grouse Habitat in the West

March 2, 2010

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Public Scoping Meetings Scheduled

February 23, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service Conducts Online Auction of Wildlife Products

February 19, 2010

Service Announces Firearms Rule Change for Possession in National Wildlife Refuges

February 12, 2010

Matt Hogan Named Assistant Regional Director for Migratory Birds and State Programs of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Mountain-Prairie Region

February 5, 2010

Endangered Species Act Protection for the American Pika Is Not Warranted

February 5, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meeting To Solicit Comments on Proposed Tree Stand Regulation Change at Marais Des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2010

This Valentine's Day Fall in Love with Nature

January 26, 2010

Conservation Throught The Arts

January 21, 2010

New Support for the Fight Against Invasive Mussels

January 14, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service partners with Groups to Purchase Property along Wild and Scenic Missouri River

January 13, 2010

Fish and Wildlife Service Reopens Public Comment Period for the Proposed Rule to Provide Endangered Species Act Protections for the Shovelnose Sturgeon

January 13, 2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Revision of Critical Habitat for Bull Trout

January 7, 2010

Public Information Meeting Regarding Upper Arkansas River Restoration Plan to be Held in Leadville, Colorado

December 21, 2009

Volunteers Needed for Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey

December 16, 2010

The Service Finds 67 Species May Warrant Endangered Species Act Protection, Further Study Planned

December 10, 2009

ASARCO Settlement Provides $194 Million for Federal, State and Tribal Wildlife and Habitt Resource Restoration

December 2, 2009

Endangered Species Act Protection for the Black-tailed Prairie Dog Is Not Warranted

December 2, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Sprague's pipit

November 24, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Rescheduled Public Meetings for Proposed Conservaiton Easement Program in Flint Hills

November 24, 2009

Proposed Actions to Restore Migratory Bird Habitats Impacted by the Shattuck Superfund Site

November 23, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Status of Gunnison Sage-Grouse

November 19, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments for a proposed Carp Removal Project in Utah Lake, Utah, to Benefit the Endangered June Sucker

November 9, 2009

Service Determines "Finding of No Significant Impact" on Land Exchange Between Pablo Wildlife Management Area and Private Property adjacent to Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area, Lake County, Montana

October 30, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Review Status of the Arctic Grayling

October 30, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Open House Meetings for Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

October 16, 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reschedules Public Meetings for Proposed Conservation Easement Program in Flint Hills

October 7, 2009
Revised Critical Habitat Proposed for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

September 22, 2009
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Protection for the Shovelnose Sturgeon

September 21, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Colorado Department of Wildlife block clear eastern Colorado's black-tailed prairie dog habitat

September 21,2009

Tom Chart Named Director for Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program

September 10, 2009

Milkvetch Warrants Endangered Species Act Protection But Listing Precluded By Other Priorities

August 28, 2009

Secretary Salazar, Western Governors and Western Area Power Administration Join Together to Extend Program to Recover Endangered Colorado River Fish

August 24, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Director Announces Recovery Act Funding for Montana Contractor to Replace Condemned Bridge at the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

August 18, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Reviews for 29 Species

August 14, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Uses Caution After Discovery of Asian Clams Above Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery

August 10, 2009

Regional Director Stephen Guertin Announces the Garrison Dam Ntional Fish Hatchery Pond Liner Project

August 3, 2009

Kansas Nation Wildlife Refuge Garners Carbon Kudos

July 31, 2009

Liberal Season Proposed for Upcoming Late Waterfowl Season

July 13, 2009

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery Begins Stocking Fish for Animas-LaPlata Project

July 10, 2009

Utility Giant to Pay Millions for Eagle Protection

July 8, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Susan's Purse-making Caddisfly

July 1, 2009

Northern Leopard Frog in West May Warrant Federal Protection

June 30, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $6.1 million for New Visitors Center at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

June 19, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals From States For 2010 Endangered Species Grants

June 19, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Clay-loving Wild Buckwheat

June 9, 2000

Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Decision on Petition to List the Narrowleaf Evening Primrose

May 19, 2009

Interior Secretary Salazar Awards States More than $61 Million to Help Wildlife

May 18, 2009

Let's Go Outside Campaign to Connect People with Nature and Create Photomosaic

May 15, 2009

New Facilities Now Under Construction at Jackson National Fish Hatchery

May 14, 2009

Releases for Endangered Fish Begin Today

May 14, 2009

More Thank $23 Million in Federal Grants and Matching Funds going to Conservation of Neotropical Migratory Birds and Habitat

May 13, 2009

Endangered Colorado River Fishes are Reoccupying Historic Habitat in the Colorado and Yampa Rivers

May 12, 2009

Proposed Actions to Address Contamination Frm the California Gulch Superfund Site Available for Public Comment

May 6, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the American Pika

May 4, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service Responds During Flood Events

April 28, 2009

Comment Period Reopened on Proposal to Designate Critical Habitat for the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle

April 21, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $57.8 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species

April 21, 2009

Biologists Resume Research Studies in Utah and Colorado in Effort to Recover Endangered Fish

April 21, 2009

Biologists Resume Research Studies in Colorado and Utah in Effort to Recover Endangered Fish

April 15, 2009

Bald Eagle Shot Near Rosholt, South Dakota - Reward Offered -

April 14, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments for a proposed Land Exchange on the Parowan Front Wildlife Management Area, Utah

April 13, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winners of the 2009 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest

April 2, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delivers Flood Response Mission in North Dakota and South Dakota

March 30, 2009

First Endangered Black-footed Ferret Kits of 2009 Born

March 30, 2009

Bald Eagle Shot Near Hitchcock, South Dakota - Reward Offered-

March 25, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Staff Work to Protect People and Property in Response to Severe Flood Conditions in North and South Dakota

March 25, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on the Populus to Ben Lomond 345kv Transmission Line Project on the Brigham Face Wildlife Management Area, Utah

March 24, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public's Involvement in Revising the Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Kansas

March 20, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Awards

March 19, 2009

Secretary Salazar Releases Study Showing Widespread Declines in Bird Populations, Highlights Role of Partnerships in Conservation

March 17, 2009

Northern Rocky Mountain Interagency Annual Report for 2008 Available

March 12, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $26 Million for Wetlands Grants, Nearly $12 Million for Refuge Acquisitions Benefiting Migratory Waterfowl - ND

March 12, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $26 Million for Wetlands Grants, Nearly $12 Million for Refuge Acquisitions Benefiting Migratory Waterfowl - MT

March 12, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $26 Million for Wetlands Grants, Nearly $12 Million for Refuge Acquisitions Benefiting Migratory Waterfowl - NE

March 12, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $26 Million for Wetlands Grants, Nearly $12 Million for Refuge Acquisitions Benefiting Migratory Waterfowl - SD

March 12, 2009

Secretary Salazar Announces $26 Million for Wetlands Grants, Nearly $12 Million for Refuge Acquisitions Benefiting Migratory Waterfowl - WY

March 6, 2009

Secretary Salazar Affirms Decision to Delist Gray Wolves in Western Great Lakes, Portion of Northern Rockies

March 3, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of Roundtail Chub

February 24, 2009

Revised Critical Habitat Designated for Canada Lynx

February 24, 2009

$740 Million Goes to States for Fish and Wildlife Projects

February 20, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on the Todd Game Production Area Property Exchange in Bennett County, South Dakota

February 12, 2009

Approval of the Cherokee County Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

February 10, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Wyoming Pocket Gopher

February 5, 2009

Endangered Species Act Protections for 165 Petitioned Species Not Warranted

January 30, 2009

Secretary Salazar Promotes Economic Benefits of Conservation Investments in Visit to Rocky Mountain Arsenal

January 14, 2009

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Announces Crop Share Opportunities Near Hartford, Kansas

January 14, 2009

Service Removes Western Great Lakes, Portion of Northern Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf Populations from Endangered Species Act

January 7, 2009
Golden Eagle Shot Near Carpenter, South Dakota

December 18, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the New Mexico Population of Canada Lynx

December 10, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Annual List of Canidates for Endangered Species Act

December 3, 2008

Bald Eagle Shot Near Tulare, South Dakota - Reward Offered -

December 2, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Black-tailed Prairie Dog

December 1,2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provedes Analysis Concerning Gunnison's Prairie Dog on the Baca National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Colorado

Novermber 18, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Open House at Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge to Solicit Public Comments on Proposed Addition of the Chandler Ranch

October 24, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reopens Public Comment Period on 2007 Proposal to Delist Northern Rocky Mountain Population of Gray Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act

October 22, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Protection Measures for Exploratory Wells on the Baca National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Colorado

October 22, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Extends Public Cmment Period on Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Reufge

October 21, 2008

Draft Economic Analysis of Conservation Actions to Protect Canada Lynx Released

October 20, 2008

South Dakotan Wins 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

October 15, 2008

Least Chub May Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

October 6, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces the Initiation of 5-Year Reviews for 11 Species in Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming

September 29, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Two Open Houses for the Public To Comment on the Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

September 24, 2008

Public Meetings Set for Wind-Energy Environmental Study

September 15, 2008

Ron Reynolds Receives the National Blue Heron Award

September 15, 2008

Steve Moran Receives the National Blue Heron Award

September 9, 2008

Service Determines the Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Does Not Warrant Protection Under the Endangered Species Act

September 4, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service Expends One Billionth Dollar From Migratory Bird Conservation Fund, Marking Major Milestone for Habitat Protection

August 28, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Host Public Meetings About Future Management of National Wildlife Refuge System Lands in South Dakota

August 28, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for 12 National Wildlife Refuges

August 26, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meetings for Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Nine North Dakota Wetland Management Districts

August 18, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service To Hold A Public Open House For Comprehensive Conservation Plan For Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

August 14, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Comment on Eagle Permit Assessment

July 9, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises the Endangered Species Act Status of the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse

July 7, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Open House on Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Sullys Hill National Game Preserve

July 1, 2008

A Great Day for Endangered Fish in the Grand Valley as Community Celebrates Completion of Capital Projects

June 19, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Sign Annual Funding Agreement for National Bison Range Complex

June 17, 2008

Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Critical Habitat For Salt Creek Tiger Beetle

June 13, 2008

Service Proposes to Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunitites on National Wildlife Refuges

June 11, 2008

IGBC Celebrates 25 Years of Grizzly Bear Recovery

May 28, 2008

National Trail's Day

May 27, 2008

Actions Underway in Response to the Plague Outbreak in Conata Basin, South Dakota

May 21, 2008

Price-Stubb Fish Passage Construction is Complete

May 21, 2008

Service Issues Rule to Grandfather Pre-existing Endangered Species Act Authorizations for Take of Bald Eagles

May 15, 2008

Maguire Daisy Proposed for Delisting

May 9, 2008

Biologists Resume Research Studies In Colorado and Utah in Effort To Recover Endangered Fish

May 9, 2008

Biologists Resume Research Studies In Utah and Colorado In Effort To Recover Endangered Fish

May 7, 2008

Interior Department Awards Grants to States to Conserve Imperiled Wildlife

May 6, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the White-tailed Prairie Dog

April 30, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Provide Additional Opportunity to Comment on Proposal to Revise Critical Habitat for the Canada Lynx in July 2009

April 29, 2008

Status Review of Bull Trout Completed

April 28, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service Extending Request for Information for Greater Sage-Grouse

 

April 23, 2008

Department of Interior Recognizes Endangered Fish REcovery Programs With Cooperative Conservation Award

April 22, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day - Let's Go Outside

April 11, 2009

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winners of the 2008 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest

April 8, 2008

Water Levels at Lake Darling Expected to Drop

April 3, 2008

Project Leader Selected for D.C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery

March  28, 2008

U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Missouri River Recovery Program Receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2007 Recovery Champion Award

March 28, 2008

Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2007 Recovery Champion Award

March 28, 2008

Northern Rocky Mountain Wolves Removed From Endangered Species List As Of March 28, 2008

March 24, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approves Proposal for Disposal of the Roosevelt Upland Bird Management Unit in Duchesne County, Utah

March 21, 2008

Secretary Kempthorne Announces $57.9 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endanger Species - Utah

March 21, 2008

Secretary Kempthorne Announces $57.9 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endanger Species - Nebraska

March 21, 2008

Secretary Kempthorne Announces $57.9 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endanger Species - Montana

March 17, 2008

Medicine Disposal Partnership will encourage Public to Flush Less, Crush More

March 14, 2008

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will dispose of a 7-acre parcel in the Blackfoot Clearwater Game Range in Montana

March 10, 2008

Endangered Species Act Protection for Wolverine Not Warranted

March 7, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Special Rule (10j) For Wolf Managment In The Northern Rocky Mountains Is Now In Effect

March 3, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces ADraft Plan To Restore Natural Resources At Lakepoint Wetlands, Tooele County

February 29, 2008

National Fish Habitat Board awards "Fish Habitat Partnership" status to the Western Native Trout Initiative and endorses $600,000 to fund native trout habitat projects

February 29, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks Public Comment for Roosevelt Upland Bird Management Unit Land Disposal near Roosevelt, Duchesne County, Utah

February 28, 2008

Revised Critical Habitat Proposed for Canada Lynx

February 26, 2008

Peregrine Falcon Shot on Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

February 26, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of Greater Sage-Grouse

February 22, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildife Service Seeks Public Comments on Disposal of Property in the Blackfoot Clearwater Game Range in Montana

February 21, 2008

Interior Department Removes Northern Rocky Mountain Wolves From Endangered Species List

February 20, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Makes a Finding of No Significant Impact for Mapleton Bench Land Disposal near Mapleton, Utah County, Utah

February 19, 2008

Stephen Guertin Named Regional Director for the Mountain-Prairie Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

February 7, 2008

Fish and Wildlife Service to Conduct Status Review of the Bonneville Cutthroat Trout

February 6, 2008

Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Directors Endorse the Western Native Trout Initiative

February 1, 2008

Gunnison's Prairie Dog Populations in Portions of Colorado and New Mexico Warranted for Listing Under the Endangered Species Act

January 24, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Special Rule For Wolf Management In The Northern Rocky Mountains

January 22, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks Public Comment for Mapleton Bench Land Disposal near Mapleton, Utah

January 18, 2008

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Activites Related To Oil and Gas Exploration on Baca National Wildlife Refuge

 

 

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