Fish and Wildlife Service Releases New Refuge System DVD
May 29, 2009 by USFWS
“America’s Wildest Places – Volume 4” is a new DVD tour of seven of some of the most interesting and unique locales in the refuge system and is now on sale. This popular wildlife travelogue video series by America’s premier wildlife agency takes you from coast-to-coast, from the Appalachian highlands of West Virginia … to the teeming shores of San Francisco Bay … to the wild backcountry of Alaska … and includes a special appearance by President Theodore Roosevelt as a bonus feature.
Service Celebrates Endangered Species Day
May 14, 2009 by USFWS
On May 15, 2009, the Service will honor Endangered Species Day and the numerous nationwide conservation programs underway aimed at protecting America’s threatened and endangered species.
TungBar Boat Drain and Storage Stand
May 13, 2009 by Chris Hustad
It’s great to see a simple and extremely effective new product come out that’s produced right here in the USA. As is the case of the Tungbar Boat Drain and Storage Stand that is designed to drain your boat and keep it drained when stored outdoors. Many boats aren’t designed with the proper trailer [...]
More Than $23 Million in Federal Grants and Matching Funds to Conserve Neotropical Migratory Birds
May 13, 2009 by USFWS
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced more than $4.8 million in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grants for 36 projects supporting neotropical migratory bird conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Service Launches Climate Change
May 12, 2009 by USFWS
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has launched a monthly electronic newsletter to inform employees and the public about actions and strategy related to climate change and its impact on fish, wildlife and plants.
Interior Department Honors Service Employees
May 12, 2009 by USFWS
During a special awards ceremony held recently in Washington, DC, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar cited the safety efforts of the Service’s heavy equipment operators and the career accomplishments of one member of senior management, Cynthia Dohner, Deputy Regional Director of the Southeast Region, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Salazar Retains Conservation Rule for Polar Bears
May 8, 2009 by USFWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that he will retain a special rule issued in December for protecting the polar bear under the Endangered Species Act, but will closely monitor the implementation of the rule to determine if additional measures are necessary to conserve and recover the polar bear and its habitat.
Secretary Salazar Presents Partners in Conservation Awards
May 8, 2009 by USFWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today presented the Partners in Conservation Awards “honoring those who achieve natural resource goals in collaboration and partnership with others” to 26 groups and individuals at a ceremony at Interior headquarters in Washington, D.C. From this list, four Service partnerships were recognized for their outstanding contributions.
International Migratory Bird Day 2009 Celebrates “Birds In Culture”
May 7, 2009 by USFWS
May 9th marks this year’s observance of International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) and its theme of “Birds in Culture.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is joining numerous partners to recognize the cultural significance birds have in our lives and the motivation they have provided for people to become involved in wildlife conservation. Hundreds of National Wildlife Refuges across the country will be hosting events such as bird walks, open houses, festivals, wildlife lectures and demonstrations.
Service Marks American Wetlands Month
May 6, 2009 by USFWS
Throughout May, please join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in celebrating the 19th anniversary of American Wetlands Month. Wetlands are among the most productive habitats on earth providing shelter and nursery areas for commercially and recreationally important animals like fish and shellfish, as well as vital wintering grounds for migrating birds.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Applications for Tribal Wildlife Grants
May 1, 2009 by USFWS
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a request for grant proposals from federally recognized Tribes for projects that will conserve fish and wildlife resources on tribal lands. The Tribal Wildlife Grants program funds projects on a competitive basis that benefit habitat, fish and wildlife, including species that are not hunted or fished. This grant request is for fiscal year 2010.
