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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Comments on Draft Summer Survey Guidelines for Indiana Bats
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by
USFWS
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published
Jan 15, 2013
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:37 AM
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filed under:
Federal,
News,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting input on draft guidelines and protocols for determining whether endangered Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) are present or likely absent at a given site during the summer, from May 15 to August 15. Deadline for comments is February 8, 2013.
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New Website Highlights the 40th Anniversary of Endangered Species Act
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by
USFWS
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published
Jan 28, 2013
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filed under:
Website,
Federal,
Conservation,
News,
Endangered Species
In 1972, President Nixon declared that conservation efforts in the United States aimed toward preventing the extinction of species were inadequate and called on the 93rd Congress to develop comprehensive endangered species legislation. Congress responded, and on December 28th, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 was signed into law.
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Initiative Heals Rare Forest and Recovers Squirrel
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by
Kristen Haider
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published
Jan 31, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Wetlands,
Conservation,
Forests,
Endangered Species
Fortunately for the West Virginia northern flying squirrel and the Cheat Mountain salamander, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supported by a number of partners, through the Central Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative (CASRI), in efforts to protect and restore historic red spruce-northern hardwood ecosystems across the high elevation landscapes of central Appalachia. The CASRI is a partnership of diverse interests with a common goal of protecting the remaining red spruce stands and restore red spruce ecosystems where they have disappeared.
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Federally Endangered Bat Found in North Georgia: First Indiana Bat in Almost 50 Years
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by
USFWS Southeast
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published
Mar 26, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Disease,
Habitat,
Endangered Species
In May of last year, a federally endangered Indiana bat woke from hibernation in her Tennessee cave and traveled to a north Georgia forest. This rite of spring may have gone unnoticed except for the fact that the tiny bat carried a transmitter the size of a toothpick.
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Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance
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by
USFWS
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published
Apr 30, 2013
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last modified
May 01, 2013 11:01 AM
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filed under:
Federal,
News,
Energy,
Plan,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance to provide
a pathway for the responsible development of wind energy that fosters protection for bald and
golden eagles.
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Service Estimates Economic Impact of Critical Habitat Designation for Fluted Kidneyshell and Slabside Pearlymussel
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by
USFWS
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published
Apr 30, 2013
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last modified
May 01, 2013 11:01 AM
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filed under:
Habitat,
Federal,
Energy,
Rivers,
Streams,
Endangered Species,
News,
Economy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of a draft economic analysis considering the impact of a proposal to designate critical habitat for two freshwater mussels proposed for listing as endangered.
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Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp Will Support Wildlife Conservation Through Federal Duck Stamp Program
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by
USFWS
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published
May 08, 2013
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filed under:
Federal,
News,
Funding,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp, formalizing a commitment by both organizations to cooperatively support and promote the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly called the Federal Duck Stamp.
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Service Estimates Economic Impacts and Releases Draft Environmental Assessment of Critical Habitat Designation for Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot
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by
Chris Davidson & Tom MacKenzie, USFWS
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published
May 09, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Endangered Species,
Economy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is releasing the estimated cost and economic impacts and draft environmental assessment of the proposed critical habitat designation of two freshwater mussels, and is seeking public comment.
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Front Row Seats to Climate Change
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by
U.S. Geological Survey
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published
May 28, 2013
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filed under:
Water,
Climate Change,
News,
Endangered Species
Increasingly erratic rainfall patterns can lead to declines in southeastern frog and salamander populations, but protecting ponds can improve their plight.
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NRCS, Landowners Improve Habitat for At-risk Species
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by
Ciji Taylor, NRCS
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published
Jun 13, 2013
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filed under:
Wetlands,
Land Use,
Endangered Species,
News,
Agriculture
Through voluntary conservation, American farmers, ranchers and forestland owners are restoring and protecting habitat for seven at-risk wildlife species.
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