Potential ESA changes could affect threatened species
A proposed rule that would change a provision of the Endangered Species Act that has been used for 40 years to apply protections to threatened species is reportedly under consideration...
Smithsonian set to take over USGS Biological Survey Unit
The Smithsonian Institution is poised to take over the U.S. Geological Survey’s Biological Survey Unit after federal funding for the 108-year-old unit ends this year. The Biological Survey Unit was...
Zinke announces support for North Cascades grizzly reintroduction
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced his support of plans to reintroduce grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) to North Cascades National Park and the surrounding North Cascades ecosystem. Returning grizzlies...
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Congress passes appropriations bill, increases Interior funds
Last Friday, President Trump signed an omnibus spending bill containing all 12 fiscal year 2018 appropriations bills, preventing another federal shutdown this year when the most recent continuing resolution ran...
America’s declining wildlife requires a proactive solution, report says
A new report released in collaboration between the National Wildlife Federation, American Fisheries Society and The Wildlife Society celebrates the amazing diversity of wildlife species in the United States and...
Combined efforts raise support for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Leaders from corporations, state wildlife agencies and NGOs traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to urge their congressional delegations to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647). The...
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Committee brainstorms fix for maintenance backlog
The House Natural Resources Committee is discussing how to handle the deferred maintenance backlog in Interior Department agencies. Interior has around $16 billion in deferred maintenance projects, $11.6 billion of...
Interior releases new map outlining boundaries under reorganization
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has released an update to his proposed reorganization of the department, after the Western Governors’ Association raised concerns about his initial plans. Zinke has been discussing...
Florida’s sand shortage could affect nesting habitat
As spring moves closer, many types of wildlife are preparing for the breeding season. Unfortunately, species that nest along Florida’s coasts may face some challenges due to a sand shortage....
