The agency says the small scaly mammal is “the most trafficked mammal in the world.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed improved protections for pangolins this…
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Federal Agencies Finalized Protections for North American Right Whales
They seek to protect the endangered species from the negative impacts of offshore wind development. The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Oceanic and…
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FHWA Awards $125 Million to Wildlife Crossing Projects
16 states will receive funding for the federal program to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $125 million to 16 wildlife…
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USGS Tracks Spread of Invasive Species After Hurricanes
Develops map to predict where misplaced predators could disrupt ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is developing a map to track how invasive species may have spread due…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Federal Protections for African Giraffes
The service said three subspecies belong on the endangered species list, despite giraffes only living in zoos in the U.S. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed…
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Interior Secretary Announces Greater Sage Grouse Protections
The plan would restrict oil and gas drilling as well as solar and wind projects. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed updates to the…
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Klamath Basin Water Restoration Projects Receive $46 Million
Tribes, states, and ranchers are working to restore drought-resilient ecosystem. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $46 million in investments for Klamath Basin water restoration projects, a…
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Interior Department Sued For Approval of Nevada Lithium Mine
Conservationists and a Tribal group says that the mine threatens endangered species and groundwater flow. A group of conservationists filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior…
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U.S., Canada, and Mexico Strengthen Collaboration for Bison Conservation
The new international agreement plans to restore ecological and cultural connections for bison. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico recently signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen their partnership…
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Interior Downgrades Red-Cockaded Woodpecker From Endangered List
Conservation efforts result in the redesignation of the species. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced that the red-cockaded woodpecker is no longer endangered, downlisting the species…
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