Report Finds Biodiversity Goals are Off Track
Despite the efforts of some nations, the world is not on track to meet its biodiversity goals, according to a new progress report from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),...
Court Strikes Down ESA Protections for Prairie Dog
A federal judge struck down protection for a species of prairie dog in Utah last week. U.S. District Court Judge Dee Benson reasoned that since the prairie dog’s range is...
Travel Grants Deliver High Value for Students
The Wildlife Society recently awarded a total of $7,000 in travel grants to 18 deserving students who had been selected to be presenters at the 21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh....
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A Gray Wolf in the Grand Canyon?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials are investigating reports of a gray wolf sighting in Grand Canyon National Park—the species hasn’t been seen in the area since the 1940s. Read...
Conservation Funding Wins Big in Midterms
The midterm elections last week proved not only successful for the Republican Party, which now holds the majority in both the U.S. House and Senate, but also for state initiatives...
New Policy Resource: Policy Brief Series
Members of The Wildlife Society (TWS) can now readily access information regarding conservation legislation through our new Policy Brief Series, a valuable resource on federal policies and programs. As part...
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Alaskans Support Bristol Bay Wildlife
Alaskans approved a ballot measure this week to protect the Bristol Bay region from mining developments. The state’s citizens have enabled Alaska’s Legislature to ban proposed mining in the Bristol...
Ducks Unlimited Graduate Fellowship Available
The Wildlife Society recently learned that Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is offering a one-year graduate fellowship to support a graduate student involved in waterfowl research. The award of up to...
And the Chapter of the Year is…
At The Wildlife Society’s 21st Annual Conference, the Washington Chapter was recognized as Chapter of the Year for their achievements during 2013, which demonstrated exceptional contributions to both The Wildlife...
