States will have increased flexibility to balance conservation efforts and safety concerns for farmers and residents. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) proposed a revised policy regarding…
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USDA APHIS Invests in the Prevention of Chronic Wasting Disease
Federal support will fund research, prevention, and response efforts involving wild and farmed cervids. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced funding…
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President Trump Visits “Alligator Alcatraz”
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…
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Interior 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…
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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 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…
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