News & Events
Scientists Locate Natural “Strongholds” that Could Protect Nature in the Face of Climate Change
A new study by The Nature Conservancy has identified a series of landscapes across the American Northeast and southeastern Canada that are predicted to withstand the growing impacts of climate change and help ensure nature’s survival.
PA Mussels Used to Help Restore Streams in Ohio, Illinois, and West Virginia
A joint effort between federal and state agencies, including the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), has resulted in the successful collection and relocation of approximately 4,000 state and federal endangered northern riffleshell mussels from a site on the Allegheny River along the border of Forest and Venango counties.
Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series
A discussion of the programs the Forest Service utilizes to preserve open space through conservation easements and land acquisitions.
Public Comment on USGS Environmental Health Strategic Science Plan
The draft USGS Environmental Health Strategic Science Plan is open for public comment until September 1, 2012. We would appreciate your thoughts and input.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Science Seminar Series
On Thursday, July 26th a Science Seminar Series presentation titled, "A Function-based Framework for Stream Assessment and Restoration Projects" will be given by Richard R. Starr, Division Chief, Habitat Restoration Division, Chesapeake Bay Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Appalachian LCC Funds Four Landscape-level Projects
The Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) is investing in conservation projects across the Appalachian region that will support the sustainable management of resources and develop tools and information for conservation delivery.
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Science Seminar Series - The National Wildlife Refuge System's Inventory and Monitoring Initiative in the Northeast Region - May 10 - National LCC Event
The National Wildlife Refuge System's Inventory and Monitoring Initiative in the Northeast Region - Science Seminar Series
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Science Seminar Series - Radar Analysis of Fall Migration Stopover Sites in Region 5 - April 26 - National LCC Event
Radar Analysis of Fall Migration Stopover Sites in Region 5 - Science Seminar Series
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Science Seminar Series - Simple Drag Force and Energy Calculations for Fish Passage Through a Model A Steeppass - April 12 - National LCC Event
Simple Drag Force and Energy Calculations for Fish Passage Through a Model A Steeppass - Science Seminar Series
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Science Seminar Series - Modeling Population Persistence Across the Streamscape - March 22 - National LCC Event
Conservation managers are facing ever-increasing challenges as urban sprawl, land use changes, and climate change accelerate threats to fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. The Science Seminar Series provides employees with learning opportunities to keep pace with changing science relevant to their work. The Science Seminar Series will seek researchers from around the Northeast Region and the country to address topics of interest identified by Northeast Region employees, either by live broadcast or via webinar.
US Fish and Wildlife Service - Science Seminar Series - Patch Metrics, Wild Brook Trout, and the Chesapeake Bay - March 8 - National LCC Event
Conservation managers are facing ever-increasing challenges as urban sprawl, land use changes, and climate change accelerate threats to fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. The Science Seminar Series provides employees with learning opportunities to keep pace with changing science relevant to their work. The Science Seminar Series will seek researchers from around the Northeast Region and the country to address topics of interest identified by Northeast Region employees, either by live broadcast or via webinar.
National LCC Workshop - March 27th-28th, Denver
National LCC Workshop Denver Colorado
Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Annual Meeting 2012
The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society 30th Annual National Conference to be held at Harrah's Resort/ Casino/ Conference Center in Cherokee, North Carolina, April 30 - May 3, 2012.
USFWS Climate Change Update - October
Climate Change Update provides information and news related to the Service's strategic response to accelerating climate change.
