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Treasuring Your Southeast RefugesDonny Browning has been working on National Wildlife Refuges for 30 years. Here he provides insight into some of the things that make our National Wildlife Refuges special, from wildlife to recreational opportunities, to the legacy they provide for future generations. Donny works at the Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlfie Refuge near Yemassee, South Carolina. Visit http://www.fws.gov/acebasin/ This video was produced by Capstone students at the University of Georgia's New Media Institute for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
The History of the Chesser Island Homestead at Okefenokee NWRLocated on the eastern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp is a 592 acre island known as Chesser Island. In the late 1800s, W.T. Chesser and his family settled the small island. The Chesser's were a rugged family, carving out a life in the often harsh conditions of the area. Their history is typical of many area settlers; they ate what they could shoot, trap, catch and grow on the sandy soil. Cash crops were primarily sugar cane, tobacco, and turpentine. They lived simply, worked hard, and played hard, when possible. Visit http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/ to plan your trip. This video was produced by Capstone students at the University of Georgia's New Media Institute for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
The Secrets of Santee National Wildlife RefugeSantee National Wildlife Refuge in Summerton, South Carolina is a gem of a place waiting to be explored. It has been touted as one of the best inland birding areas in the southeast. Painting buntings, described as "rainbows with wings," are a summer resident and frequently nest on the refuge. Refuge Manager Marc Epstein discusses some of Santee's unique wildlife and habitats. Visit http://www.fws.gov/santee to plan your visit. This video was produced by Capstone students at the University of Georgia's New Media Institute for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
Kayaking at Cape Romain National Wildlife RefugeCape Romain Refuge on the South Carolina coast is a fascinating expanse of barrier islands, salt marshes, coastal waterways, sandy beaches, water impoundments, and maritime forests. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the natural beauty of the refuge, and one of the ways they experience it, is kayaking. Featuring interviews with an independent kayaking company, Coastal Expeditions. Visit http://www.fws.gov/caperomain/ to plan your trip. This video was produced by Capstone students at the University of Georgia's New Media Institute for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
There's Nothing Level About Sea LevelUploaded on Aug 23, 2010 - As managers of a refuge and refuge complex, Kevin Godsea and Raye Nilius spend a lot of time at Bull's Island in South Carolina. Over the past several years they've seen this beach disappear before their eyes at an alarming rate, and climate change is the culprit. Discover how climate change and sea level rise are affecting this habitat, and what the loss of this island could teach scientists about sea level rise in the future. Concept by Stacy Shelton, USFWS. Video filmed and edited by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS. For more information on climate change in the southeast, visit http://www.fws.gov/southeast/climate/ Note: Kevin Godsea, who is featured in this video, is now the Project Leader at the Southwest Florida Refuge Complex. Today, Sarah Dawsey is the Refuge Manager at Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Snapshots from a Crisis: The USFWS Response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillUploaded on Feb 4, 2011 - Photos, statistics and quotes by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service people during the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill response. Slideshow set to music, no closed captions necessary. Most photos were taken by USFWS photographers Gary Peeples, Tom MacKenzie, Jennifer Strickland, Jereme Phillips, Bonnie Strawser, Steve Martarano, Catherine Hibbard, Drew Wirwa, and are available for download on Flickr: http://bit.ly/II8p6I, video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS. Song "Soul Heals" from http://www.freeplaymusic.com For more information on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and what USFWS is doing now, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/
A Chance to Survive: Relocating Sea Turtle NestsUploaded on Aug 12, 2010 - As of August 18, 2010, 130 sea turtles have been released, 273 nests have been relocated, and 9,795 baby turtles have successfully hatched! Since sea turtles reach reproductive age at around 35 years old, we will not know if this experiment has been successful for many years. To learn more about sea turtles, visit http://www.fws.gov/northflorida/SeaTurtles/seaturtle-info.htm For more information on the oil spill, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/ Filmed and edited by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Oil washes ashore during Bon Secour dune planting projectUploaded on Jun 23, 2010 - On June 11, 2010 a group of elementary school students, volunteers, and Friends Group members arrived at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/bonsecour/) to plant sea oats on a newly constructed dune. The project's importance couldnt've been made any more clear -- during the planting, thick oil began washing a few hundred feet down the shore. For more information on the oil spill, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/ Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Oiled Bird Bath - Fort Jackson Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterUploaded on May 20, 2010 - Interview with Jay Holcomb, Director of the International Bird Rescue and Research Center, one of two organizations helping rehabilitate birds and other animals affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Holcomb describes the cleaning and health inspection process of animals brought into the Fort Jackson Wildlife Rehabiliation Center in Louisiana. Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
The Natural Resource Damage Restoration and Assessment ProgramUploaded on Aug 20, 2010 - As part of the US. Fish and Wildlife Service's BP oil spill response, we are one of the trustees of the Natural Resource Damage Restoration and Assessment Program. The purpose of this program is to make our natural resources whole at no cost to the American people. In order for that to happen, workers like Ingrid Brofman spend their days assessing areas in the Gulf according to strict procedures. Here, Brofman discusses her work. Video written and filmed by Phil Kloer, USFWS. Edited by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS. For more information on NRDAR and the oil spill, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/
Climate Change and the Peninsular Florida LCCUploaded on Sep 24, 2010 - A few members of the Peninsular Florida Landscape Conservation Cooperative from USFWS discuss the effects climate change will have on the state of Florida, stressing the need to develop our science and methods of addressing this massive change. For more information on climate in the southeast visit http://www.fws.gov/southeast/climate/ Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Recovering RosedaleUploaded on Nov 2, 2010 - The little town of Rosedale, Miss., famous in the history of the blues, needed help restoring a washed-out stone dam at a nearby lake where townspeople would fish for their dinners. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partners, with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, repaired the dam, on time and under budget. Video by Phil Kloer, USFWS. For more information on Recovery Act projects, visit http://www.recovery.gov. Music from http://www.freeplaymusic.com
Rehabilitated Sea Turtles ReleasedUploaded on Sep 2, 2010 - On August 31, 2010, 41 sea turtles that were either previously oiled and rehabilitated or were stranded during the peak of oil spill rehabbing were released into Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Song is River Bazaar from http://www.freeplaymusic.com For more information visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill. Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Ken McDermond Says HelloUploaded on Aug 26, 2010 - Ken McDermond, the new coordinator for the South Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative, says a few words about what he hopes to accomplish as coordinator. This video was created for the South Atlantic LCC Ning site: http://southatlanticlcc.ning.com
Oiled merganser rescueUploaded on Aug 25, 2010 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mississippi Forestry Commission, and Georgia Forestry Commission working together to rescue an oiled merganser at Dauphin Island, Alabama. This video was created to accompany this story: http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/stories/reconandrescue.html Video filmed and edited by Phil Kloer, USFWS.
The Path of the Oil Spill: BretonUploaded on May 24, 2010 - USFWS Refuge Manager Jack Bohannon and Senior Biologist James Harris discuss the impacts oil would have to a place they hold very dear: Breton Island National Wildlife Refuge. For more information on the oil spill, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/ Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Boom: Our Defense LineUploaded on May 21, 2010 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service senior biologist James Harris gives a brief overview of the types of booms being deployed to help reduce the impact of oil to our Gulf Coast national wildlife refuges. For more information on the oil spill visit http://www.fws.gov/home/dhoilspill/ Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Re-planting Forests, Reducing CO2 and Saving Wildlife in LouisianaUploaded on Apr 27, 2011 - Jena Meredith, Director of the Go Zero program at The Conservation Fund, discusses the carbon sequestration potential of a tree planting project at Lake Ophelia and Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuges in Louisiana. This project was made possible by a partnership between the USFWS, The Conservation Fund, and TCF's corporate and nonprofit partners. This video is part of the USFWS's series of stories on climate change: "50 Stories from 50 States in 50 Days" and accompanies the story from the state of Louisiana: http://go.usa.gov/b2u For more information on USFWS's climate change work, visit http://www.fws.gov/home/climatechange/ Video by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Working with Nature to Prepare for the Change at Alligator River NWRUploaded on May 4, 2011 - Mike Bryant of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service explains how The Nature Conservancy is working to prepare for climate change at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge on the North Carolina Coast. Video shot and edited by Stacy Shelton, USFWS. This video is part of the Service's "50 Stories, 50 States, 50 Days" storytelling series featuring examples of climate change impacts in all 50 states. To learn more about climate impacts in the country, visit http://www.fws.gov/news/blog/
White-nose bat syndrome strikes North CarolinaUploaded on May 17, 2011 - White-nose syndrome is a disease affecting hibernating bats. Named for the white fungus that appears on the muzzle and other body parts of hibernating bats, WNS is associated with extensive mortality of bats in eastern North America. At the end of the 2009-2010 hibernating season, 16 states, including North Carolina, have confirmed cases of the disease. To learn more about the disease that's killing our bats, visit http://www.fws.gov/whitenosesyndrome/ This video is part of the public domain. It was shot and edited by Gary Peeples, USFWS Asheville, NC Ecological Services Office.
Well Water for the Endangered Mussels in Spring CreekUploaded on Dec 4, 2011 - The droughts of 2000 an 2007 nearly decimated mussel populations in Spring Creek, located in Miller County, Georgia. A potential solution is to augment flows in sections of Spring Creek with ground water pumped from nearby wells during extreme drought years. This project is a collaborative effort across many nonprofit, city, county, state and federal agencies. Video shot and concept by Tom MacKenzie. Edited by Jennifer Strickland. Video is public domain. Visit http://www.fws.gov/southeast/video/ for more.
Kissimmee Basin: The Northern EvergladesUploaded on Jan 20, 2012 - On January 13, 2012, the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in south-central Florida became the 556th unit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife Refuge System. This area is key in conserving one of the last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes in eastern North America. The Everglades receives water from the Kissimmee River Valley, and it will benefit from the conservation and restoration of the headwaters with enhanced water quality, quantity and storage. For more information visit http://bitly.com/PropEHNWR.
The Importance of Southern Appalachian Bogs to BirdsPublished on Jun 1, 2012 - Southern Appalachian bogs are an extremely rare habitat type. In this video, Service biologist Sue Cameron discusses the importance of bogs to a variety of birds.
The Restoration of Ochlawaha BogPublished on Jul 13, 2012 - Southern Appalachian Mountain bogs are extremely rare and home to some of our rarest plants and animals. The restoration of North Carolina's Ochlawaha Bog is the story of a successful partnership between the Service, the state of North Carolina, the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy, and many others.
The Nature Conservancy and the Importance of BogsPublished on Jun 11, 2012 - Long involved in the conservation of Southern Appalachian Mountain bogs, Megan Sutton of The Nature Conservancy discusses why these areas are so important.
Recovering the Robust RedhorsePublished on Aug 8, 2012 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with Georgia Power, the State of Georgia, the USGS and many other partners to recover a fish once thought to be extinct. Video by Stacy Shelton, Southeast Region, USFWS.
USFWS Responds to Fox & Friends Video on Dusky Gopher FrogPublished on Jun 19, 2012 - On Monday, June 18, 2012, Fox & Friends broadcast a story about the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's designation of critical habitat for the dusky gopher frog. The story presented some misinformation about critical habitat and constraints placed on landowners by the Service. We have produced this video to clarify our work with the frog and its habitat. For questions please contact Tom MacKenzie, tom_mackenzie@fws.gov or Connie Dickard, connie_dickard@fws.gov. Shot and edited by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
North Carolina hatchery helps endangered musselPublished on Oct 16, 2012 - The endangered Appalachian elktoe mussel is now being reared in a North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission hatchery, with the expectation that the captively-reared animals will help a small population in the Cheoah River reach its full potential.
To the Mountaintops: Searching for the spruce-fir moss spiderPublished on Oct 26, 2012 - The spruce-fir moss spider is an endangered animal found only at the tops of the highest peaks in the eastern United States. This video follows a team of scientists as they search for the rare spider in order to carry specimens back to their lab for genetic analysis which will provide information to help guide future conservation efforts.
Manatees Nursing: Happy Mother's Day 2013Published on May 10, 2013 - Happy mother's day to all moms with whom we share planet earth! This rare footage documents a female manatee nursing a young calf and another that seems big enough to find food for her self but still enjoys some TLC from a mother. The video was taken at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and documents maternal behavior as these gentle marine mammals gracefully nurse and come up to the surface to breath. Scars on the manatees backs reveal they have been involved in watercraft collisions. Manatees in Florida and throughout the Caribbean are endangered and need your help to conserve the species and the habitat upon which they depend. For more information visit, www.fws.gov/caribbean/es/manatee.html Video produced by Lilibeth Serrano, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
Las Manatí Hembras Crianza Natural: Feliz día de las Madres 2013Published on May 10, 2013 - ¡Feliz día de las madres a todas las mamás con las que compartimos el planeta tierra! Estas imágenes poco común, muestran una manatí amamantando a su cría y a otra manatí que a juzgar por su tamaño muy bien podría buscar comida por si misma pero parece que aun disfruta de los cuidos maternales. El video fue tomado en el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre en Crystal River Florida y documenta el comportamiento maternal de estos dóciles mamíferos marinos que con mucha gracia amamantan y se desplazan lentamente para llegar a la superficie a respirar. Las cicatrices en sus lomos nos revelan que han sido víctimas de accidentes con embarcaciones. Los manatí de Florida y en el Caribe están en peligro de extinción y necesitan de tu ayuda para conservar la especie y el hábitat del cual dependen. Para obtener más información, visita: www.fws.gov/caribbean/es/manatee.html Watch in English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0SNfRFp3iA Video produced by Lilibeth Serrano, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region.
Endangered Florida Panthers in the Wild: Video 1/4Published on Jul 18, 2013 - December 13, 2011: a collared male Florida panther known to biologists as FP183 approaches a log on Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Naples, FL. Elusive and rare, this footage allows us to observe the territory-marking habits of these majestic big cats. Watch the next video here: http://youtu.be/FQf-n5C-8hA Footage submitted by Kevin Godsea, Project Leader at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Editing by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS Ambient background nature sounds generated using naturesoundsfor.me
Endangered Florida Panthers in the Wild: Video 2/4Published on Jul 18, 2013 - December 19, 2011: an uncollared female Florida panther comes to the same location at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge as the collared male 6 days later. Elusive and rare, this footage allows us to observe the territory-marking habits of these majestic big cats. Watch the next video here: http://youtu.be/HoEPEW80X0Y Footage submitted by Kevin Godsea, Project Leader at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Editing by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS Ambient background nature sounds generated using naturesoundsfor.me
Endangered Florida Panthers in the Wild: Video 3/4Published on Jul 18, 2013 - December 28, 2011: an uncollared male Florida panther approaches the same log previously marked by a collared male and uncollared female at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Naples, FL. Elusive and rare, this footage allows us to observe the territory-marking habits of these majestic big cats. Watch the next video here: http://youtu.be/JpfKI1dGYys Ambient background nature sounds generated using naturesoundsfor.me Footage submitted by Kevin Godsea, Project Leader at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Editing by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
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December 20, 2013