Secretary Salazar Performs Honorary Swearing-in Ceremony for Service Director Sam Hamilton.
September 1, 2009 by USFWS
Secretary Salazar performed the honorary swearing-in of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton. Hamilton will lead the nation’s principal federal agency dedicated to the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, overseeing nearly 9,000 employees located in all 50 states and U.S. territories. “We’ve got a great team, and I’m ready to hit the ground running,” said Hamilton at the conclusion of his swearing-in.
Delta’s Mentored Hunting Program Restoring Canadian Waterfowling Culture – More Than 40 Hunts Slated for 2009
September 1, 2009 by Delta Waterfowl
Winnipeg, Manitoba—As the days get shorter and the evenings cooler, Delta Waterfowl President Rob Olson gets that unmistakable itch that the waterfowl-hunting season is right around the bend. “It happens every year,” says Olson. “I get that itch.” As each provincial season opens in the weeks ahead, tens of thousands of Canadian hunters will go afield to enjoy time with friends and family in this timeless tradition. Delta Waterfowl and its many partners will be heading afield too, mentoring the next generation of hunter-conservationists and, by extension, keeping Canada’s time-honored waterfowling tradition alive.
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.
