The Florida site was formerly used to stage emergency response equipment and vehicles. President Donald Trump toured the new Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainment facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,”…
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FWS Recommends Endangered Species Designation for Pangolin
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…
Read MoreInterior Announces Plans to Expand Arctic Drilling
The administration is returning to energy policies from President Trump’s first term. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced plans to expand drilling in the Arctic this month,…
Read MoreFHWA 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…
Read MoreUSGS 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…
Read MoreU.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…
Read MoreInterior Secretary Visits Indigenous Conservation Projects in Colombia
She met with government leaders and toured the Amazon region in a week-long trip. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland concluded a week-long visit to Colombia last week,…
Read MoreKlamath 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…
Read MoreU.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…
Read MoreFederal Authorities Investigate Remains of Dolphin Corpse on New Jersey Shore
The animal’s remains were found on the shore with fins and organs removed. Federal authorities are investigating the corpse of a common dolphin. The remains were found washed…
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