"Judge Upholds 'Threatened' Listing for Polar Bear"
"A federal judge [Thursday] upheld the George W. Bush administration's decision to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act."
Source: Greenwire, 07/01/2011
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Feds Award Millions for Environmental Projects
There is local news in these USDA and USFWS grants. These on-the-ground projects involve specific groups and individuals, offering prime examples of programs you can investigate to see whether federal tax dollars are being effectively and efficiently spent.
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"The Lizard King: The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers"
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Report: Assessing Public Lands and Survival of Birds
Prepared by a large coalition of government agencies and NGOs, the report generally focuses on the condition of bird species in each of the broad habitat types, as well as the roles of various federal and state agencies and the relationships of species survival on public vs. private lands.
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Parties Near Deal on Endangered Species Listing Speed-Up?
While it's not a done deal, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and WildEarth Guardians have agreed on a list of 251 species that warrant the most immediate attention. Not all environmental groups support the choices, though.
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"Hundreds of Volunteers Work To Save Stranded Whales in Keys"
"Since the first plea for help came over a Keys radio station, hundreds of volunteers have worked around the clock to save pilot whales that mysteriously stranded themselves in shallow waters."
Source: Miami Herald, 05/24/2011
"Idaho Authorizies Sheriffs Deputies To Kill Wolves"
"The state of Idaho has authorized sheriff's deputies in a tiny mountain town to kill wolves blamed for preying on pets and elk, a spokesman for the state fish and game department said on Tuesday."
Source: Reuters, 05/20/2011
FWS: Climate Change Is Affecting Fish and Wildlife in Every State
To illustrate those impacts in each state — and related attempts at mitigation and collaborative projects — the US Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a new article every weekday for fifty consecutive days. For example, one story is on Wisconsin's innovative native prairie restoration program.
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"Mexico Makes Major Raid On Exotic Animal Traffickers"
"Hundreds of police raided illicit markets to crack down on the lucrative trade in wild animals and rare flowers, arresting 15 traffickers across Mexico this weekend in one of the biggest swoops of its kind."
Source: Reuters, 03/30/2011
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