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Recent News About Us Fish And Wildlife Service
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Service seeks public comment on 2013 bi-state sage-grouse proposed listing rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it is reopening a 60-day public comment period and seeks new and updated information on the bi-state distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse.
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Shed Antler Collection Begins May 1 in Teton County
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest, National Elk Refuge, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced plans today for the opening of wildlife winter range at 6 am on May 1st, 2023 in Teton County Wyoming.
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Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge Expands Historic Hasty Point Plantation
Latest acquisition advances master planning initiative, provides greater access to new recreational and educational opportunities
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Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Weather and wildlife management activities have led to the temporary closures of several refuge roads to vehicles and/or general public access.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Opening in Eastern North Carolina
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has a permanent position open for a Maintenance Worker to work as part of a Maintenance Action Team for national wildlife refuges in eastern North Carolina.
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Fish Passage Projects Support Migrating Fish, Recreational Opportunities and Flood Prevention
Across the country National Fish Passage Program projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help restore rivers, protect wildlife, support communities, and improve climate resilience.
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Trumpeter Swans: First Sign of Spring
Although the first day of spring has technically passed, signs of spring are just beginning to peer their heads here at the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge on the south shore of Lake Superior in Wisconsin
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Celebrate Earth Day 2023
On this Earth Day, folks in Alabama have a lot to celebrate thanks to a team at Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge working to make one corner of the state a better place.
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Kodiak Refuge Inspires New Music
Scottish-born singer-songwriter and 5X Platinum and Grammy-nominated musician KT Tunstall released an original piece of music inspired by her residency at Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Kodiak, Alaska.
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Rare bee found in Wisconsin by pollinator task force
We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that protecting rare pollinators is a team effort. We’re pleased to share that a team of biologists made a remarkable find of a rare native bee at Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin.
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Fremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest
An acrylic painting of an American Wigeon is California’s entry in the 2023 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program art contest.
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Century Trail: Behind the Scenes
Sitting at a picnic table by a lake on Kodiak Island, halfway around the world from where she grew up, KT Tunstall marveled at the similarities.
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Volunteer Leaves National Defense for Natural Defense
After a long career with the Department of Defense, working on multi-million-dollar security programs and weapons systems for the U.S. Armed Forces and with partner nations, serving all over the Southeast and abroad, Tom Ress took refuge.
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Highlights from our Urban Bird Treaty City Partnerships
Urban Bird Treaty city partnerships have been busy protecting habitat and helping communities deepen their connections to birds! Partners in Albuquerque, NM, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Ogden, UT, and Anchorage, AK, have some great accomplishments to share from all their hard work making these cities healthier places for birds and people.
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Big-cat Owners Must Register by June 18
Individuals who own big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, cougars or hybrids of these species must register them with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by end of the day June 18, 2023, to comply with requirements of the Big Cat Public Safety Act.
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Fremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest
An acrylic painting of an American Wigeon is California’s entry in the 2023 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program art contest. Michelle Lin, age 16, of Fremont, California, won Best of Show with her work titled, "Glimpse of Temperance”.
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Service Works with Partners to Unveil Mural of World’s Most Endangered Wolf at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
The Red Wolf Center at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has transformed from a once non-descript utilitarian facility to a work of art that Tyrrell County, North Carolina can proudly showcase.
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Being a good neighbor: Firefighters at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge assist local community with wildland fire response
When emergencies arise like wildfires, it’s important to know that you can count on your neighbors. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have the qualified firefighters and necessary equipment to work with local communities and our counterparts in state, federal and tribal governments, when it is safe to do so.
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Final Rule for the Experimental Population of Sihek
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the publication of the final rule establishing a nonessential experimental population of sihek (Guam kingfisher) on Palmyra Atoll, which is co-managed by The Nature Conservancy and the Service.
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Service announces revised proposed critical habitat for the rufa red knot
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today it has revised the proposed critical habitat rule for the rufa red knot, a robin-sized shorebird currently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act, and is reopening the public comment period.