In 2009, Congress asked that the Department of the Interior develop a nationwide “climate change strategy.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was subsequently tasked with developing a strategy to ensure the sustainability of fish, wildlife, plants and habitats in the face of accelerating climate change. The USFW released the plan today, which it calls…
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Yellow-billed parrot now protected
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that the Jamaican yellow-billed parrot is now protected under the Endangered Species Act. From this excerpt of the final rule from the Department of the Interior: “We are listing the yellow-billed parrot as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) because of continued…
Sharks, Manta rays receive “protections” under treaty – for now
Until March 14, members of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna or Flora (CITES) — an international treaty that regulates international trade of animal and plant species to prevent endangerment — will meet in Bangkok, Thailand. The international cohort will consider 67 proposals to adjust the rules governing international trade in wildlife…
Women in the Outdoors: Giving new meaning to “mama earth”
Today is International Women’s Day to honor women and promote gender equality, fairness and advancement. The environmental and outdoors communities have a tremendous and rich history of female leadership and innovation. HuffPo Green posted this slideshow but here’s a warning, it includes celebs like Lucy Lawless. Mother Earth News Network published this list of “5…
Harlem Shake – Wildlife style
You’ve got to give credit to whoever is running the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s social media team these days. They have a robust Twitter account that tweets ultra-relevant, and downright interesting, factoids; and clever use of Facebook, including these USFW Migratory Birds valentines: Here’s the USFW’s latest effort – a take on the Harlem…
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