Articles related to "Us Fish And Wildlife Service"
Seal Island and Seabirds
Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, off the coast of Maine, is home to Atlantic Puffins, Roseate Terns, Great Cormorants, and other breeding seabirds.
atlantic puffins • puffins • seal island • maine puffins • maine puffin colony
Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, off the coast of Maine, is home to Atlantic Puffins, Roseate Terns, Great Cormorants, and other breeding seabirds.
atlantic puffins • puffins • seal island • maine puffins • maine puffin colony
Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered?
USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area.
sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area.
sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
Florida Manatee Status Controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Palin, Polar Bears, and Oil
Yes, there has been much ado about Sarah Palin, and there is no doubt that she has energised the Republican base. But what about her sincerity as a reformer.
sarah palin • polar bears • endangered species • oil drilling • alaska department of fish and game
Yes, there has been much ado about Sarah Palin, and there is no doubt that she has energised the Republican base. But what about her sincerity as a reformer.
sarah palin • polar bears • endangered species • oil drilling • alaska department of fish and game
Saving White Tailed Prairie Dogs
A Fish and Wildlife Service announcement of re-evaluation of their decision not to list prairie dogs is good news for conservationists and for black-footed ferrets.
fish and wildlife service • endangered species act • white tailed prairie dog • black-footed ferret • extinction
A Fish and Wildlife Service announcement of re-evaluation of their decision not to list prairie dogs is good news for conservationists and for black-footed ferrets.
fish and wildlife service • endangered species act • white tailed prairie dog • black-footed ferret • extinction
Visit ANWR in NE Alaska
The most remote and controversial of all the wildlife refuges in the US system, ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) is visited by between 1200 to 1500 people annually.
driving the dalton highway • driving the haul road • getting to anwr • visiting anwr • guided tours of anwr
The most remote and controversial of all the wildlife refuges in the US system, ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) is visited by between 1200 to 1500 people annually.
driving the dalton highway • driving the haul road • getting to anwr • visiting anwr • guided tours of anwr
Aleutian Canada Goose
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Aleutian Canada goose recovered from near extinction and removed from the list of threatened and endangered species.
goose • aleutian • endangered • delisted
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Aleutian Canada goose recovered from near extinction and removed from the list of threatened and endangered species.
goose • aleutian • endangered • delisted
Great Lakes Cormorant Management
Canada and the United States develop culling programs that lack sound science. To add to the controversy humane culling is difficult, if not impossible, in this case.
double crested cormorant cull • great lakes ecosystem • impacts on sport and commercial fisheries • colonial nesting water birds • impact on native vegetation
Canada and the United States develop culling programs that lack sound science. To add to the controversy humane culling is difficult, if not impossible, in this case.
double crested cormorant cull • great lakes ecosystem • impacts on sport and commercial fisheries • colonial nesting water birds • impact on native vegetation
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
The U.S. Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973 as a way to ensure the implementation of conservation efforts for plants and animals in danger of extinction.
the endangered species act • endangered species • threatened species • endangered species list • endangered animals
The U.S. Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973 as a way to ensure the implementation of conservation efforts for plants and animals in danger of extinction.
the endangered species act • endangered species • threatened species • endangered species list • endangered animals
Splish, Splash: Meet Trident and Brooks at the Columbus Zoo
Manatees can reach 14 feet in length, and 1,500 lbs when fully grown. But can they swim to Columbus?
columbus • manatee • zoo • aquarium • wildlife
Manatees can reach 14 feet in length, and 1,500 lbs when fully grown. But can they swim to Columbus?
columbus • manatee • zoo • aquarium • wildlife
Wolf Delisting Causing Controversy
Outlines the Federal removal of gray wolves from endangered species status and provides an overview of state management plans.
gray wolves • wolf de-listing • wolf delisting • wolf management • wolf recovery
Outlines the Federal removal of gray wolves from endangered species status and provides an overview of state management plans.
gray wolves • wolf de-listing • wolf delisting • wolf management • wolf recovery
On The Prowl: Will the Grizzly Return?
A plan involving local citizens in the reintroduction of grizzlies may be scraped by the Bush Administration.
grizzly bear
A plan involving local citizens in the reintroduction of grizzlies may be scraped by the Bush Administration.
grizzly bear
Peregrine Falcons are Back!
One of the swiftest birds on the planet, the Peregrine Falcon almost became extinct. Once again, it graces New Hampshire skies. Read all about it here.
peregrine • falcon • raptor • new hampshire • audubon society
One of the swiftest birds on the planet, the Peregrine Falcon almost became extinct. Once again, it graces New Hampshire skies. Read all about it here.
peregrine • falcon • raptor • new hampshire • audubon society
Polar Bears Listed on Threatened Species List
The U.S. Government has listed the polar bear as "threatened" according to The Endangered Species Act because of the effects global warming has on its natural habitat.
polar bears • threatened species • endangered species • global warming • natural habitat
The U.S. Government has listed the polar bear as "threatened" according to The Endangered Species Act because of the effects global warming has on its natural habitat.
polar bears • threatened species • endangered species • global warming • natural habitat
Wildlife of Alaska's ANWR
Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well.
anwr • wildlife in anwr • animal species in arctic national wildlife refuge • polar bears in anwr • marine mammals in anwr
Vast herds of caribou roam the the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the refuge is home to hundreds of other species as well.
anwr • wildlife in anwr • animal species in arctic national wildlife refuge • polar bears in anwr • marine mammals in anwr
Co-existing with the grizzly
Within the next few weeks, wildlife officials will propose that grizzly bears around Yellowstone Park be removed from the Endangered Species Act.
grizzly • wildlife
Within the next few weeks, wildlife officials will propose that grizzly bears around Yellowstone Park be removed from the Endangered Species Act.
grizzly • wildlife
Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Kirtland's Warbler Bird Watching in Michigan
One of the world's most elusive birds nests in the jack pines of the Lower Peninsula. Take a guided birdwatching tour and visit the Kirtland's Warbler Festival in May.
bird watching tours • rare kirtland's warbler • northern michigan birdwatching trip • birding tours • endangered species
One of the world's most elusive birds nests in the jack pines of the Lower Peninsula. Take a guided birdwatching tour and visit the Kirtland's Warbler Festival in May.
bird watching tours • rare kirtland's warbler • northern michigan birdwatching trip • birding tours • endangered species
COUGARS
Recently our local newspaper warned of a cougar in the area. This inspired me to do a bit of research on these magnificent animals of the animal kingdom.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian culture
Recently our local newspaper warned of a cougar in the area. This inspired me to do a bit of research on these magnificent animals of the animal kingdom.
suite101 • suite101.com • canada • canadian • canadian culture
News About Species
Endangered species and other relatd wildlife news in December 2000 from the web news services.
endangered species • wildlife
Endangered species and other relatd wildlife news in December 2000 from the web news services.
endangered species • wildlife
Watching Over Nature: Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson's lifelong love of nature made her an early champion of the environment.
rachel carson • environmental history • ddt • silent spring • women in science
Rachel Carson's lifelong love of nature made her an early champion of the environment.
rachel carson • environmental history • ddt • silent spring • women in science
Ban Lead- Save Endangered Wildlife
Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available.
lead poisoning • lead-free bullets and fishing tackle • environmental exposure • endangered wildlife • hunters and fishermen
Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available.
lead poisoning • lead-free bullets and fishing tackle • environmental exposure • endangered wildlife • hunters and fishermen
Boating Infrastructure Grants
The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program was first authorized in 1998 and has made more than $32 million available to States for qualified boating facility projects.
big • boating infrastructure grant program • sport fishing and boating trust fund • nontrailerable transient boats • sport fishing and boating partnership council
The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program was first authorized in 1998 and has made more than $32 million available to States for qualified boating facility projects.
big • boating infrastructure grant program • sport fishing and boating trust fund • nontrailerable transient boats • sport fishing and boating partnership council
Botulism Kills Laysan Ducks on Midway
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism.
laysan duck • midway atoll national wildlife refuge • avian botulism outbreak • endangered species recovery in hawaii • laysan island
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism.
laysan duck • midway atoll national wildlife refuge • avian botulism outbreak • endangered species recovery in hawaii • laysan island
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Effects of Fishing on the Economy
Recreational fishing supports a million jobs, pays $45 billion in wages and has an overall economic impact of $125 billion in the United States annually.
economic impacts fishing • conservation benefits angling • benefits sportfishing industry • american sportfishing association • fish wildlife conservation
Recreational fishing supports a million jobs, pays $45 billion in wages and has an overall economic impact of $125 billion in the United States annually.
economic impacts fishing • conservation benefits angling • benefits sportfishing industry • american sportfishing association • fish wildlife conservation
Endangered American Burying Beetle
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
Federal Judge Rules that Ranchers' Finances are Private
Unfortunately for the Forest Guardians, ranchers' financial info about grazing permits used for loan collateral is private, according to a recent federal judgement.
grazing permit • ranch • rancher • cattle • graze
Unfortunately for the Forest Guardians, ranchers' financial info about grazing permits used for loan collateral is private, according to a recent federal judgement.
grazing permit • ranch • rancher • cattle • graze
Gadwall
It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the early part of autumn and late in spring many are found on the margins of our great lakes. Yet the Gadwall has been represented as not It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi.
It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the early part of autumn and late in spring many are found on the margins of our great lakes. Yet the Gadwall has been represented as not It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi.
History of ANWR
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
How to Make Backyard Wildlife Habitat
You will be rewarded with hours of viewing pleasure by providing the four basics of habitat management.
backyard wildlife habitat • wildlife backyard • native plants backyard • backyard species • backyard species diversity
You will be rewarded with hours of viewing pleasure by providing the four basics of habitat management.
backyard wildlife habitat • wildlife backyard • native plants backyard • backyard species • backyard species diversity
National Parks Discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
New England Wildflower Society and Saving an Endangered Cinquefoil
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more."
new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
New World’s Four Species of Bear
Although New World bears are not facing as many threats as Asian bears, it is important that sufficient habitat be maintained. Climate change threatens polar bears.
new world bears • habitat loss • climate change • human animal conflict • vulnerable to extinction
Although New World bears are not facing as many threats as Asian bears, it is important that sufficient habitat be maintained. Climate change threatens polar bears.
new world bears • habitat loss • climate change • human animal conflict • vulnerable to extinction
Newcastle Virus and Amazon Parrots
Exotic Newcastle disease can kill more than 90% of the birds it infects. Amazon Parrots, often the victims of international bird smugglers, are known to carry the virus.
newcastle virus and amazon parrots • smuggled amazon parrots • deadly newcastle virus • exotic newcastle disease • international bird smugglers
Exotic Newcastle disease can kill more than 90% of the birds it infects. Amazon Parrots, often the victims of international bird smugglers, are known to carry the virus.
newcastle virus and amazon parrots • smuggled amazon parrots • deadly newcastle virus • exotic newcastle disease • international bird smugglers
Polar Bear Reproduction
Biologists are studying the reproductive cycle of polar bears around the world. Their findings will be important when making management decisions for Arctic resources.
polar bears • polar bear reproduction • polar bear cubs • life cycle of polar bears • reproductive cycle of polar bears
Biologists are studying the reproductive cycle of polar bears around the world. Their findings will be important when making management decisions for Arctic resources.
polar bears • polar bear reproduction • polar bear cubs • life cycle of polar bears • reproductive cycle of polar bears
PRESERVING THE PRAIRIES
By saving the prairies we rescue the most fruitful water fowl breeding environment in the duck factory.
preserving • prairies • waterfowl
By saving the prairies we rescue the most fruitful water fowl breeding environment in the duck factory.
preserving • prairies • waterfowl
Ramsar, Wetlands and Wildlife
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized
ramsar convention • wetland conservation • wetlands of international importance • waterbird refuge • indigenous fish habitat
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized
ramsar convention • wetland conservation • wetlands of international importance • waterbird refuge • indigenous fish habitat
Satellites See Kasatochi Eruption
An explosive eruption occurred at Kasatochi Volcano (52.18ºN, 175.51ºW) on the afternoon of August 7th, 2008, sending volcanic ash and gas 35,000 feet into the atmosphere
kasatochi • volcano • goes • satellites • ash cloud
An explosive eruption occurred at Kasatochi Volcano (52.18ºN, 175.51ºW) on the afternoon of August 7th, 2008, sending volcanic ash and gas 35,000 feet into the atmosphere
kasatochi • volcano • goes • satellites • ash cloud
The Endangered Species Act
What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it?
esa • endangered • threatened • species • extinct
What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it?
esa • endangered • threatened • species • extinct
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
The ESA as it is now proposed would not have saved many species. Minimizing the importance of critical habitat is one of the key issues in the changes being considered.
the endangered species act of 1973 • american bald eagle • grizzly bear • california condor • grey wolf
The ESA as it is now proposed would not have saved many species. Minimizing the importance of critical habitat is one of the key issues in the changes being considered.
the endangered species act of 1973 • american bald eagle • grizzly bear • california condor • grey wolf
Threats to the Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles have gone from plentiful through threatened, endangered, nearly extinct, recovering and now thriving once again.
threats to bald eagles • pesticides poisons hunters dangers • predators bait ddt contaminants • mercury lead toxic waste • power lines windmills injuries
Bald Eagles have gone from plentiful through threatened, endangered, nearly extinct, recovering and now thriving once again.
threats to bald eagles • pesticides poisons hunters dangers • predators bait ddt contaminants • mercury lead toxic waste • power lines windmills injuries
Bird Migration Patterns
Bird migration takes birds to habitats that support their survival and/or reproductive success. But migration routes and patterns differ widely.
bird migration patterns • migratory bird routes trends • migration flyways • east west migration • north south migration
Bird migration takes birds to habitats that support their survival and/or reproductive success. But migration routes and patterns differ widely.
bird migration patterns • migratory bird routes trends • migration flyways • east west migration • north south migration
Birds Know When to Migrate
Changes in light exposure and seasonal temperature swings cause migratory birds to embark on the journey to their spring breeding grounds.
birds know when to migrate • environment physiology trigger bird migration • weather climate location hormones influence migrat • birds move winter summer • circannual rhythm
Changes in light exposure and seasonal temperature swings cause migratory birds to embark on the journey to their spring breeding grounds.
birds know when to migrate • environment physiology trigger bird migration • weather climate location hormones influence migrat • birds move winter summer • circannual rhythm
Black-footed Ferrets Make a Comeback
Once extinct in the wild, the black-footed ferret was reduced to 18 captive individuals. Today, this species now numbers 750 individuals in the wild.
black-footed ferret • black-footed ferret comeback • endangered blackfooted ferret • black-footed ferret wyoming • black-footed ferret south dakota
Once extinct in the wild, the black-footed ferret was reduced to 18 captive individuals. Today, this species now numbers 750 individuals in the wild.
black-footed ferret • black-footed ferret comeback • endangered blackfooted ferret • black-footed ferret wyoming • black-footed ferret south dakota
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