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USDA and Interior Reach Historic Agreement to Support Voluntary Wildlife Conservation Efforts on Working Agricultural Lands
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by
Chris Tollefson
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published
Sep 20, 2012
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last modified
Sep 21, 2012 03:24 PM
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Conservation,
Endangered Species
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Dan Ashe today announced an agreement that will provide long-term regulatory predictability for up to 30 years to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners participating in NRCS’s Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Initiative.
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Lock Haven, Nature Conservancy Protect 5,200 Acres in Conservation Effort
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Oct 31, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:24 AM
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filed under:
Habitat,
Climate Change,
NGO,
Forests,
State,
Conservation,
News
Lock Haven City Authority, as a partner in The Nature Conservancy’s Working Woodlands Program, agrees to forever protect and sustainably manage its forest and freshwater resources.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals from States for Annual Endangered Species Grants
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by
USFWS
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published
Oct 31, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:23 AM
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Federal,
News,
Conservation,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal financial assistance to acquire land or conduct planning efforts for endangered species conservation.
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Service Partners with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University to Foster Conservation Leadership
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by
USFWS
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published
Nov 01, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:23 AM
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filed under:
Education and Outreach,
Federal,
Conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), and George Mason University (Mason) have created a partnership to foster professional training, career development and youth education for a new generation of conservation professionals.
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New Website launches - ConservationCorridor.org
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by
Conservation Corridor
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published
Nov 19, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:21 AM
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Climate Change,
Conservation,
News
Landscape corridors are among the most important conservation strategies in the face of global changes such as habitat fragmentation, habitat destruction, and climate change.
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Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
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by
USFWS
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published
Nov 28, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:21 AM
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Conservation,
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced its Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly appraisal of the current status of plants and animals considered candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Partnership Celebrates Successful Conservation of Rugged West Virginia Forest
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by
The Nature Conservancy
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published
Dec 06, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:20 AM
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More than 400 acres of mountain forest along Mount Porte Crayon is protected for future generations through a partnership involving The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Free Apps Feature Wildlife Refuges
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by
USFWS
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published
Dec 19, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:19 AM
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filed under:
Federal,
Conservation
Introduced a year ago, the free app, “MyRefuge,” helps explore national wildlife refuges, such as Charles M. Russell Refuge in Montana or Canaan Valley Refuge in West Virginia.
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Fish and Wildlife Service, Kentucky Division of Forestry Sign Agreement Protecting Indiana Bats on State Forests
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by
USFWS
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published
Dec 19, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:19 AM
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filed under:
Habitat,
Federal,
Forests,
State,
Conservation,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Forestry announce entering into an agreement to promote the survival, conservation, and recovery of the federally endangered Indiana bat on state forests within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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Landmark Publication Celebrates 75 Years of Conservation and Partnership Success Through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
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by
USFWS
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published
Jan 22, 2013
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filed under:
Report,
News,
Conservation
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has released a landmark publication celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, the cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation in North America. This vital program provides more than $700 million each
year through the sale of hunting and fishing equipment to support habitat conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation.
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