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Native Bees in the Land of the Midnight Sun
Alaskan scientists are studying bees to try to better understand what species are found in the state.
Comments Sought on Conservation Agreement for Six Aquatic Species in the Trinity River Basin
Agreement with Trinity River Authority would protect four mussels, two turtles
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Delisting the Okaloosa Darter
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The Okaloosa darter is a small fish that grows to about 2 inches long.
Endangered frogs return to their home on Plumas National Forest
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 2, 2023
This week, 166 endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs were released into cool streams on the Plumas National Forest to improve their declining population numbers in the northern Sierra Nevada.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Partners Celebrate Okaloosa Darter Recovery
By Interior Newswire Report | Jul 2, 2023
Species recovery demonstrates the strength of partnerships during the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act.
Protecting two more freshwater mussel species under the Endangered Species Act
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Following a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is protecting the western fanshell (Cyprogenia aberti) and a newly identified species known as the “Ouachita” fanshell (Cyprogenia cf. aberti) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Conservation Agreement for Lower Colorado River Basin Mussels Open for Public Comment
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority would protect four species of freshwater mussels
Service Announces Availability of Final Recovery Plan for the Whorled Sunflower
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the availability of the final recovery plan for the endangered whorled sunflower.
Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat of Southern Elktoe Frequently Asked Questions
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat of Southern Elktoe Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Incidental Take Permit for Multiple Wind Energy Projects
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued an incidental take permit to the Wind Energy Condor Action Team (WECAT) members in Kern County, California.
Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat of Southern Elktoe
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Southeastern Mussel with Critically Low Numbers in Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin is Proposed for Federal Protection, Critical Habitat
Migratory Birds to Benefit from More Than $24 Million in Funding Throughout the Americas
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
On June 7, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing more than $24 million in funding has been approved for grants through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act for conservation projects to benefit migratory birds and people throughout the Americas.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Swale Paintbrush under Endangered Species Act, Seeks Public Input
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
After comprehensive analyses as part of a species status assessment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Service] is proposing to list the swale paintbrush as endangered under the Endangered Species Act [ESA].
Canadian company pleads guilty to illegally selling harp seal oil in the United States
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
The Department of Justice announced yesterday that FeelGood Natural Health Stores Ltd. (FeelGood) pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Lacey Act by knowingly transporting and selling harp seal oil capsules in violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Red Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering Habitat
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 5, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has published a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to improve winter oxygen levels for the conservation of Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) in Upper Red Rock Lake (URRL) within Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge).
Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Releases Final 2023 Hunting Plan
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
At the Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge (NFWR), we welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in recreational hunting and fishing as priority public uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Trustees Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Natural Resource Damage Assessment Activities at Former Gas Plant Near Bremerton, Washington
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 1, 2023
Federal, state and Tribal natural resource trustees have signed an agreement to jointly conduct Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) activities for the Bremerton Gas Works Superfund Site, a former manufactured gas plant located about a mile and a half north of downtown Bremerton, Washington.
Service Proposes to List Two South American Bird Species as Endangered
By Interior Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list both the Sira curassow and southern helmeted curassow, two bird species from South America, as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
Draft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta Available
By Interior Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Draft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
2023 Mexican Wolf Fostering
By Interior Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Mexican Wolf Pup Fostering Continues to Drive Recovery Progress