Environmentalists sue to block land swap for PolyMet mine in northeastern Minnesota
Staff and News Reports
January 12, 2017
They say the project would destroy important habitat for gray wolf, Canada lynx
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Forest grant to benefit fish, wildlife in New Hampshire
Associated Press
January 9, 2017
Will help ensure that 232 acres of coastal wetlands buffered by high quality forest will continue to be around for fish and wildlife
14 endangered Mexican wolves confirmed dead in 2016
Associated Press
January 5, 2017
Marks most in any single year since federal government began reintroducing the predators in New Mexico, Arizona in 1998
UW-Stevens Point to host 2017 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition
Wisconsin DNR Reports
January 3, 2017
Competition, which attracts many of the top wildlife artists from across the country each year, will be held Sept. 15-16
Fate of Alaska migratory waterfowl haven could rest with Trump
Associated Press
December 30, 2016
Community near tip of Alaska Peninsula continues pursuit of road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Corps steps up efforts to save pallid sturgeon on Missouri River
Associated Press
December 29, 2016
But it has led to a lawsuit from a group of farmers, individuals and business owners, who claim the Corps’ changes have contributed to flooding, erosion and higher groundwater tables
Conservation area to help wildlife migration in West
Associated Press
December 26, 2016
Bear River Watershed Conservation Area in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming part of plan to protect wildlife habitat by buying perpetual conservation easements.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife eyes extensive protection of New England national refuge
Associated Press
December 19, 2016
Preferred proposal would seek expanded authority to acquire up to more than 197,000 acres for the refuge.
In New Mexico, Gila trout return — thanks in part to devastating fire
USFWS Reports
December 19, 2016
Release is a large step forward in conserving the are yellow trout.
