Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Completion of Marsh Restoration at Prime Hook in Delaware

October, 28, 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and other federal, state and local officials to announce the completion of a $38 million marsh restoration project at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. The restoration effort, supported by federal funding for Hurricane Sandy recovery, will improve the resilience of refuge wetlands against future storms and sea-level rise, protecting nearby communities and providing valuable habitat for birds and other wildlife
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New Fund Established to Defeat Devastating Bat Disease

​Yesterday wrapped up Bat Week 2016, but now North American bats are getting some much needed help year round​. As announced at a Bat Week signature event at the Central Park Zoo in New York City, t​he U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have created the Bats for the Future Fund, or BFF. BFF will raise public and private funds to defeat white-nose syndrome, which has killed more than 6 million bats since it was discovered nearly a decade ago.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statement on the Jury Verdict in the Malheur Refuge Occupation Trial

While we are profoundly disappointed in the outcome of the trial, we are eager to move forward. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to the security, healing and comfort of our Malheur National Wildlife Refuge employees and the Harney County communities they serve, and to continue strengthening the collaborations and positive relationships cited throughout this trial.

Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Notices Final Rule Proposed Rule Notice
	11/01/16. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Technical/Agency Draft Recovery Plan for the Chucky Madtom
	11/01/16. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for the Headwater Chub and a Distinct Population Segment of the Roundtail Chub
	10/31/16. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Status Review of the Red Wolf
	10/18/16. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Rule for the North American Wolverine
	10/17/16.Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Review of Foreign Species That Are Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened; Annual Notification of Findings on Resubmitted Petitions; Annual Description of Progress on Listing Actions
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