In Nebraska, ‘tens of thousands’ of fish die after water diversion stoppage
Associated Press
July 27, 2017
The fish were killed after water flow from the Loup River to the Loup Public Power District’s canal shut off.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lake on Minnesota-Iowa border not only survives but thrives as prairie/wetlands habitat success story
Iowa DNR
July 25, 2017
Combining the prairie and healthy wetlands has been a boon for migrating and resident wildlife in and around Eagle Lake.
Vermont’s grassland bird populations in decline
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
July 25, 2017
The birds nest in hayfields or cow pastures, and are threatened by changes in agricultural and land use practices.
Wolves kill livestock, wildlife managers kill wolves – and in record numbers for both in Wyoming
Associated Press
July 19, 2017
Report finds that wolves killed 243 livestock, including one horse, in 2016 in Wyoming. As a result, wildlife managers last year killed 113 wolves that were confirmed to be attacking livestock.
Researchers: Lead from ammo continues to threaten New York bald eagle restoration
Associated Press
July 18, 2017
The problem is that eagles and other scavengers eat the guts of deer or the carcasses of coyotes, woodchucks and other game shot by hunters. Bits of lead bullets consumed along with the meat break
Group calls for release of Mexican gray wolves in New Mexico
Associated Press
July 18, 2017
Group also seeking release of a female wolf from Mexico that was captured this spring in Arizona.
Tropical storm can’t keep Vermont fish hatchery down
Associated Press
July 11, 2017
Following $2.3 million in repairs, it now has a new mission: to produce eggs for landlocked salmon destined for Lake Champlain and lake trout for two of the Great Lakes.
DU celebrates Anderson WPA project
Staff and News Reports
July 10, 2017
Major supporters recognized at Anderson Waterfowl Production Area.
State wildlife officials review feds’ plan for Mexican wolf recovery
Associated Press
July 10, 2017
Since conservation of the Mexican gray wolf began in the 1980s, the Arizona agency has spent more than $7 million on recovery efforts.
