Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Key Career Leadership Selections
August 31, 2009 by USFWS
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam D. Hamilton announced today the selection of Dan Ashe and Rowan Gould to serve as deputy directors for the agency. Gould, who has served as acting director since January 2009, will be deputy director for operations. Ashe, who has served as science advisor to the director since 2003, will be deputy director for policy.
Video Game Takes Kids Outside
August 27, 2009 by USFWS
The Service is launching a new online video game aimed to encourage kids to go outside and learn about the environment. Designed for children ages 8 to 11 years old, Neighborhood Explorers is accessed through the Let’s Go Outside website. Play the game, win the patches and get a free tree from Arbor Day Foundation
Service Provides Nearly $3 Million in Funding to Benefit Fish Habitat
August 25, 2009 by USFWS
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing more than $2.7 million to support 52 fish habitat projects in 26 states across the nation. An additional $4.7 million in partner contributions, over $7.4 million in total, will go toward restoring and enhancing stream, lake and coastal habitat, as well as to improving recreational fishing and helping endangered species. The funding is directed to priority projects under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan, which leverages federal, state and privately-raised funds for building partnerships that address the Nation’s biggest fish habitat issues.
Ohio River Islands Refuge Named 2009 Environmental Leadership Refuge of the Year
August 24, 2009 by USFWS
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has selected Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia for the 2009 Refuge of the Year Environmental Leadership Award. The award annually recognizes Service facilities and individuals for their outstanding leadership and commitment to the environment. The refuge was recognized for the construction and operation of its administrative building and visitor center, an ENERGY STAR Building incorporating local, recycled and renewable materials.
National Wildlife Refuge System
New DHC Sponsor – Flambeau Decoys
August 24, 2009 by Chris Hustad
Flambeau Decoys – First Decoys That Match the Ultraviolet Reflection of Feathers
I’d like to welcome our newest sponsor to DuckHuntingChat.com – Flambeau Outdoors
Flambeau has secured an exclusive license to utilize the patent pending UVision™ coating technology on its leading brand of waterfowl decoys. Developed by the coatings scientists at Twilight Labs, UVision™ matches the reflectance [...]
Secretary Salazar Releases Study that Reveals Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide
August 21, 2009 by USFWS
Scientists detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study. "This study shows just how widespread mercury pollution has become in our air, watersheds and many of our fish in freshwater streams," said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. "This science sends a clear message that our country must continue to confront pollution, restore our nation’s waterways and protect the public from potential health dangers."
