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The USFWS had scheduled public hearings on the decision for Missoula, Coeur D'Alene, Cody and online this week. In a statement, the agency wrote the meetings were cancelled while the new presidential administration reviews the proposal.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a rare species of orchid found in the western U.S., including Montana, is no longer endangered. USFWS has proposed the removal of the Ute ladies'-tresses orchid from the endangered species list.
Rolling waves of sweet smelling shrubs, often called the sagebrush sea, stretch on for miles across the Western U.S. But this important ecosystem is threatened by human alteration and invasive species. New federal investments aim to address these threats in Montana.
A small freshwater fish may be listed under the Endangered Species Act, according to a proposal submitted on Aug. 7 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FWS is seeking public comment to determine its protection status.
A federal judge in Montana Tuesday ordered the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reevaluate the protected status of Arctic Grayling in the Big Hole River. But, the service is ordered not to consider landowner-led, voluntary conservation efforts.
After overwhelming response, duckDNA has officially returned for year 2! On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson share this exciting news and what you need to know about the upcoming season. Also discussed are the forthcoming release of the breeding population survey, what it might mean for harvest regulations, the latest on Avian Influenza, and new programs that are improving DU's ability to conserve waterfowl habitats through sustainability and ecosystem service benefits.
A research idea, born in a duck blind, matures into a $2 million cutting-edge study, is funded heavily by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency through dollars collected from hunters and shooters, and sets out to answer dozens of questions about the wintering ecology of mallards in the Mid-South. In this episode, Dr. Abby Blake-Bradshaw and Dr. Nick Masto join Dr. Mike Brasher for Part 1 of their long-awaited discussion about the study we've all heard about. Led by the Cohen Wildlife Lab at Tennessee Tech, the study sought to answer questions about winter movements of mallards, their use of sanctuary, effects of disturbance, interactions with food, and how this information can help improve our conservation and management of wintering landscape for mutual benefits to ducks, hunters, and other outdoorspeople. Listen in as we lay the groundwork on this exceptional science.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
Whether good years or bad, North American duck hunters probably harvest more ducks annually than the remainder of the world combined. There, I said it. Prove me wrong. This amazing feat is accomplished using science-based management that emphasizes maximum sustained yield and is the world's envy. A duck hunter since childhood, Brad Bortner is former USFWS Chief of Migratory Birds. While his job description encompassed far more than just waterfowl, he guides us through the murky, too oftentimes misunderstood swamp of managing North America duck populations and harvests, shining a q-beam on need-to-know, by-the-numbers topics. What goes into setting duck seasons and bag limits? What's adaptive harvest management (AHM) and how does it compare to models used elsewhere worldwide? How accurate are these estimates? Why aren't waterfowl surveys like counting piggy bank coins? What about the 2-year time lag between population surveys, harvest estimates and season settings--why does this time lag exist, should we be concerned? What is HIP (Harvest Information Program), what's its relevance, how's it used, and how can each citizen-scientist duck hunter improve harvest estimate accuracy--and why should we care? Listen. The duck hunting world is buzzing around these topics right now. Be well informed. ********** "You get what you put in, and people get what they deserve." - Kid Rock ********** Visit MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors: MOJO Outdoors Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe Voormi GetDucks.com USHuntList.com Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released their status review on grey wolves on February 2nd, stating that wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountain range will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act. This comes after 2 petitions were filed asking for wolves to be re-listed in this region of the Western United States nearly 3 years ago. Kim Bean from Wolves of the Rockies joined us to discuss the status review, share her thoughts on the reasoning for this ruling, and what the future holds for wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains.**Read the findings from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service below** USFWS Status Review on Grey Wolves in the NRMWolves of the Rockies@wolves_of_the_rockies@thewolfconnectionpod
During the second test flight of SpaceX's Starship, which took place on November 18, the mission faced a significant setback. The launch initially seemed successful, with the Starship lifting off without damaging its launch pad – a notable improvement from the previous test. However, the flight ended dramatically with both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage experiencing catastrophic failures. The Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after stage separation, a major incident in the test. Following this, the Starship's flight termination system was activated near the end of its powered phase, leading to its destruction as well. This sequence of events marked a significant challenge in SpaceX's ambitious Starship program, underscoring the complexities and risks inherent in developing such advanced spaceflight technology. The aftermath of the second Starship test flight prompted an extensive investigation, led by SpaceX under the oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This investigation aimed to determine the causes behind the destruction of both the booster and the upper stage. Kelvin Coleman, the FAA associate administrator for commercial space transportation, commented on the progress of this probe, noting that it was proceeding as expected and without major surprises. The outcomes of this investigation are crucial for SpaceX's future Starship launches, as they will inform the necessary modifications and safety measures to be implemented. Despite these setbacks, SpaceX remains committed to advancing its Starship program, a key component of its plans for lunar and Mars missions, albeit with a renewed focus on addressing the technical and safety challenges revealed by the second test flight.
Years of Service: 2002-PresentBryan began his career in law enforcement in 2002 as a biologist with the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2004, Bryan became a Special Agent with the EPA's Office of Inspector General where he investigated internal matters and EPA contracts relating to waste, fraud, and abuse both civil and criminal in nature. In 2005, Bryan began working on EPA cases in Washington DC and later worked in Boise, Idaho where he investigated criminal cases involving environmental and natural resource crime as it related to the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In 2023, Bryan transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service where he currently works as a Special Agent investigating fraud related to violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.During this episode, Bryan discussed services provided to law enforcement for mental health. The following are links to the organizations mentioned.https://thewildcourage.lifehttps://lawenforcementcoaching.com
Mike Sertle, manager of conservation programs, and Sara Burns, water program specialist, join Dr. Mike Brasher to share the exciting story of how DU is growing conservation through innovative partnerships around the many benefits of wetlands and waterfowl habitat. From water quality to flood water retention and coastal resiliency, DU's new work in Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions is attracting more partners, funding sources, and ideas to our waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter talks about how Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is steeped in the tradition of the outdoors and the need for hunting and professional management.
For nearly 4 decades, the U.S. Farm Bill has stood as the most influential piece of legislation for improving waterfowl habitat on private land across America. With it now up for renewal, Julia Peebles and Zach Hartman join Dr. Mike Brasher to share how DU is working with ag and conservation groups to advocate for a Farm Bill that prioritizes the needs of American farmers and ranchers while delivering robust funding for voluntary, incentive-based conservation to benefit ducks, wildlife, and people.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings to reflect on the recently released BPOP Survey Results. After revisiting earlier predictions for the spring BPOP estimate, which were quite wrong, the discussion turns to habitat conditions, population trends, favorable results from the Eastern Survey Area, and the North Dakota brood survey. In closing, Dr. Stephens leaves us with sage advice given the low BPOP results..."Life is Short, You Better Hunt!" www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
Brad Bortner, retired Chief of the Division of Migratory Bird Management for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, joins the podcast to discuss his 38-year career in wildlife conservation and provide advice to those interested in pursuing a similar path. Bortner shares his experiences and career path, while also discussing challenging issues and favorite memories. Listeners interested in wildlife conservation and related fields can gain valuable insights from Brad's wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Learn more from Maggie Dwire on what is being done to help save the Mexican wolf. Though coming perilously close to extinction, with the help of the Endangered Species Act, the Mexican wolf is staging a remarkable comeback through a collaborative binational recovery program with Mexico. Maggie's responsibilities include recovery and management of the Mexican wolf both in the wild and as liaison to the binational breeding program.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mamie Parker, former Head of Fisheries and Assistant Director at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, current Consultant at Ecologix Group, and Academy Fellow, to discuss promoting women in STEM Careers, balancing management of natural resources with the needs of today and the future, and the complex network of partnerships needed to successfully steward these resources.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_
Kyle Daly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins the show to talk about woodcock banding, research and wildlife conservation. Show Highlights: Wildlife Refuges in Minnesota Woodcock Research The Minnesota Woodcock Banding Program Pittman Robertson Act A new Northwoods Bird Dog Tune in to this episode of the Birdshot Podcast for a conversation with Kyle Daly of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Become a Patreon Support | patreon.com/birdshot Follow us | @birdshot.podcast Use Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX Hunt The Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Photo: Snowy plover chick #SpaceX: Fish and Wildlife Service speaks of the plover. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/fish-wildlife-documents-now-reveal-its-objections-to-spacex-boca-chica-facility/
This week we shift our inquiry from the U.S. Department of Agriculture into the Department of the Interior where we find a litany of wildlife biologists working to conserve wildlife habitat on private lands through various programs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In this episode, Adam interviews biologist Gwen Kolb from the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in New Mexico and Kraig McPeek from the Ecological Services Office in Illinois. Kraig and Gwen provide a detailed overview of how the USFWS works with private landowners throughout the country to help conserve a diversity of wildlife species and help landowners and managers achieve their own goals! Help us improve the podcast by taking this Habitat University Listener Feedback Survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm Resources and references mentioned in the episode: Learn more about the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, including state contacts, at this website: https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife Find a U.S. FWS office near you with this link: https://www.fws.gov/visit-us?type=%5B%22Conservation%20Office%22%5D Learn more about federally endangered species here: https://www.fws.gov/program/endangered-species Learn what species are listed in your state here: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/report/species-listings-by-state-totals?statusCategory=Listed Learn more about Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCA's) here: https://www.fws.gov/service/candidate-conservation-agreements Learn more about the Topeka Shiner conservation success story in this article from NRCS featuring interviewee Kraig McPeek!: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/newsroom/stories/nrcs142p2_008651/ Learn more about the Rio Grande Cutthroat (https://westernnativetrout.org/rio-grande-cutthroat-trout/) from the Western Native Trout Initiative.
Aaron and Bill have an interesting chat with Casey Stemler, the lead for Secretarial Order 3362. S.O. 3362 was issued during the Trump Administration but continues to this day. It is aimed and conserving and resourcing big game migration corridors. It has already helped infused millions of dollars into migration areas and connectivity projects. We discuss how and why the order came to be, it's latest status, why no sheep and moose, and other lessons learned on the conservation of migration corridors. Links: https://wafwa.org/so3362/ https://westernmigrations.net/ https://wildlifemigration.utah.gov/ https://migrationinitiative.org/ Show notes: 3:00 - Aaron shares a little of Casey's background and recent work regarding wildlife corridors. 5:00 – What the crew has been doing outside recently. 6:54 – Sika deer! 9:52 – Latest news on SO 3362 (Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors). 13:34 – What exactly is wildlife migration and connectivity work? Why does it matter? Plus, some good stories regarding the amazing stuff they have learned doing this work. 20:46 – The focus of state agencies collaring animals, miniature vs. large skill migration routes, technology and what this focus reveals to us about what these critters do and what they need. 25:22 – 3362 is focused on deer, elk and pronghorn. 27:26 – We know that pronghorn don't like fences; will they also avoid railroad tracks? 30:50 – This work benefits more species than just deer, elk and pronghorn. 35:06 – The infrastructure bill and how much it will benefit habitat connectivity. 37:13 – Short break for message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen! Also, for more great content, be sure to follow NWF Outdoors on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 38:53 -- Casey brings folks up to speed on 3362 regarding habitat conservation, due diligence, and the introduction of bighorn sheep, moose and migratory birds as species to consider. 45:16 – Habitat work regarding ducks and duck hunting. 48:07 -- Corporation with private land owners within 3362. 50:55 -- Do large chunks of area (i.e. 5,000 acres) present new problems compared to working with smaller ones? 52:00 -- Discussing other developments that are happening parallel to this which is helping move it along. 55:39 – The Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act. 58:17 – Discussing the diverse habitat projects on the border between Colorado and New Mexico and NWF rock star, Jeremy Romero. 1:00:06 – The Southern Ute Tribe is very engaged in these conservation efforts including building an overpass. 1:01:51 -- Suggestions for people on how to keep up with these issues on a local level. Skip the social media and go back to the good stuff by supporting your local newspaper and gatherings in your community! 1:04:41 -- Closing thoughts from Casey, “We have to take the initiative.” “With privilege comes obligation. We've got this amazing natural resource, this wildlife... especially as sportsmen and women, we get to go enjoy it and bring it home and feed our our families… Go take care of it.” –Aaron Kindle.
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For fish and wildlife to thrive in the United States, they need space. My next guest as spent a career helping secure woods and grasslands that support conservation. Now he's a recipient of a Presidential Rank Award, one in a series of interviews of PRA winners, the deputy director for program management and policy at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Steve Guertin.
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United States Fish and Wildlife Service v Sierra Club, Inc. was a U.S. Supreme Court case involving whether the use of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request can be used to access documents from a U.S. agency that are protected under the deliberative process privilege exemption, in this specific case, draft biological opinions made and reviewed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) prior to a final rulemaking decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to impacts on endangered aquatic species, requested by the Sierra Club. The Court ruled in a 7 to 2 decision in 2021 that the government does not have to disclose "draft biological opinions" involving potential threats to endangered species, even though the drafts reflect an agency's final proposal. The ruling limits environmental groups' ability to obtain government documents using the FOIA. Background. In 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule for using water from natural sources for cooling of industrial equipment. Since aquatic species may be drawn up in the uptake of this water, including endangered species, the EPA was required under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to consult with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to determine if this rule would properly safeguard endangered species before finalizing the rule. This included creating biological opinions on whether the EPA's rule put endangered species in jeopardy or not. Over the next two years, the EPA consulted with the FWS and NMFS adjusting the proposed rule to address initial concerns. The FWS and NMFS agreed to provide the biological opinions that the Endangered Species Act required, and had developed draft versions by the end of 2013 that both stated that the EPA's proposed rule (as amended through 2013) would put endangered species in jeopardy. Instead of sharing these with the EPA, both the FWS and NMFS decided instead to extend their consultations with the EPA into 2014. After a few months, the EPA released a new proposed rule that was significantly different from the original 2011 rule. The FWS and NFMS subsequently provided "no jeopardy" biological opinions to the EPA that supported implementation of the new rule. The EPA formally issued this new rule in March 2014 after receiving these reports. The Sierra Club sought information on the background of this rule by using Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain all the documentation behind its development. While both the FWS and NMFS provided much of their documentation in their consultation period with the EPA, they did not provide the 2013 draft biological opinions, asserting these were protected by deliberative process privilege, one of the allowed FOIA exemptions, and previously affirmed by case law in 1975 by NLRB v Sears, Roebuck & Company as to protect "documents reflecting advisory opinions, recommendations and deliberations comprising part of a process by which governmental decisions and policies are formulated". The Sierra Club was seeking to obtain these draft opinions of the EPA regarding rules governing underwater structures used to cool industrial equipment. Specifically, the Sierra Club wanted to see the report about how the intake systems could harm endangered species. The Sierra Club sued in the Northern District of California for release of these draft opinions, since they reflected on the state of the proposed 2013 EPA rather than its final 2014 rule. The district court agreed with the Sierra Club in July 2017 and ordered release of the drafts, which was upheld on appeal by the government by the Ninth Circuit in December 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Martha Williams has informally led the Fish and Wildlife Service since January. The federal agency manages wildlife and habitat across the country and is in charge of more than 150 million acres of land in the National Wildlife Refuge System. FWS also administers the Endangered Species Act.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to list a bumble bee found only in Northern California and Southern Oregon as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Franklin's bumble bee hasn't been seen since 2006. We hear more from Rich Hatfield, a senior conservation biologist and bumble bee program lead with The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
In this case, Sierra Club, Inc. submitted a FOIA request to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting biological impact reports that were made in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA had planned to construct “cooling water intake structures” and in compliance with the Clean Water Act consulted with U.S. Fish and Wildlife on the question of biological impact. Citing FOIA Exemption 5, the deliberative process privilege, Fish and Wildlife withheld the draft reports. Sierra Club sued and both the District Court and Ninth Circuit sided with Sierra Club, holding to varying degrees that the deliberative process privilege did not cover the requested reports. In Justice Barrett’s first majority opinion and by a 7-2 margin, the Supreme Court overruled the Ninth Circuit’s decision finding that the deliberative process exemption covers “predecisional and deliberative” documents and so protects the draft biological impact reports from FOIA disclosure.Featuring: -- Nancie Marzulla, Partner, Marzulla Law -- Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation
John is the Supervisory Biologist for the Klamath Basin Complex for the US Fish and Wildlife. His team is responsible for the biological monitor and management of the wildlife habitat for 6 National Wildlife Refuge in the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California, which is about 250,000 acres. John talks about the struggle for water rights and drought that has led to the terrible avian botulism outbreak killing an estimated 40,000 plus waterfowl. This area is a key place for waterfowl to nest and raise their young, so California Waterfowl Association and other organizations are working hard to fix this issue that could effect the whole pacific flyway.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it’s proposing federal protections for whitebark pine trees. At least one environmental group argues the protections don’t go far enough.
On November 2, 2020, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service v. Sierra Club. This case addresses the scope of transparency under the Freedom of Information Act’s key “deliberative process” privilege. More specifically, oral argument addressed whether documents drafted as part of a statutorily required interagency consultation process between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries fall under exemption 5 of FOIA. This exemption grants that records that are “inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters that would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency” are protected from disclosure.Joining us today to discuss this case’s oral argument are Nancie Marzulla and Damien Schiff. Ms. Marzulla is Partner at Marzulla Law, and Mr. Schiff is a Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must approve clean water intakes, used by factories to cool machinery, before any are built. The EPA is required to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service to conduct a study of the new intake on marine life. The Sierra Club made a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records made by the EPA during the agency's rule making process, including the documentation of consultation with the services. The Services records were withheld citing Exemption 5 of the FOIA shielding from disclosure documents subject to the "deliberative process privilege". The district court determined twelve of the sixteen restricted documents were not subject to Exemption 5. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the lower court's order to disclose some of the records but reversed the decision regarding two of the records. Our discussion will review the record and discuss next steps.Featuring: Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationModerator: Nancie G. Marzulla, Partner, Marzulla Law Teleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up on our website. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.
On November 2, 2020, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service v. Sierra Club. This case addresses the scope of transparency under the Freedom of Information Act’s key “deliberative process” privilege. More specifically, oral argument addressed whether documents drafted as part of a statutorily required interagency consultation process between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries fall under exemption 5 of FOIA. This exemption grants that records that are “inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters that would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency” are protected from disclosure.Joining us today to discuss this case’s oral argument are Nancie Marzulla and Damien Schiff. Ms. Marzulla is Partner at Marzulla Law, and Mr. Schiff is a Senior Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation.
A case in which the Court held that the deliberative process privilege under Exemption 5 of the Freedom of Information Act protects from disclosure an agency's in-house draft biological opinions that are both predecisional and deliberative, even if the drafts reflect the agencies' last views about a proposal.
A case in which the Court held that the deliberative process privilege under Exemption 5 of the Freedom of Information Act protects from disclosure an agency's in-house draft biological opinions that are both predecisional and deliberative, even if the drafts reflect the agencies' last views about a proposal.
A case in which the Court will clarify the scope of the deliberative process privilege under Exemption 5 of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Visit with the 22nd Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Aurelia Skipwith, covering the role that the USFWS serves, the path that led her to this position, her goals and the work that lies ahead, celebrating Great Outdoors Month, and what it means to be the first African-American Director in the history of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Finally, Bass Pro Shops Communications Manager Katie Mitchell has the latest updates on the Bass Pro NASCAR team, Father's Day deals, and happenings at Bass Pro and Cabela's stores nationwide.
We chat with recently retired Brad Bortner A migratory bird biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and for 6 years National Chief of migratory bird management for USFWS. Regulations, HIP and migratory bird hunting research. Plus, a new product to check out and Matt Cheever gives us a wild game cooking tip!
Samantha Brooke and Chris Darnell with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program join Derek Brockbank on the Capitol Beach. One of the lesser known programs at USFWS, the Coastal Program is voluntary - as opposed to regulatory - program that provides communities technical and financial support for local coastal projects and planning. Being the agency focused on fish and wildlife, their support is focused on habitat enhancement and helping "critters", but they support projects whose primary purpose can be flood risk reduction, recreation or something else. They also discuss the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants program, a competitive grant program for coastal states, territories and tribes funded through excise taxes on fishing and boating sales. The deadline for the 2021 grant cycle is June 26, 2020.
A case in which the Court held that (1) to be designated a "critical habitat" under the Endangered Species Act, the land must already be habitat for the species; and (2) an agency determination not to exclude an area from critical habitat due to the economic impact of designation is subject to judicial review.
For those who haven't heard, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has release their final ruling on Poecilotheria species. Long and short of it, five species are now restricted from importation and interstate sales. Each state will have to have its own breeders of these species to keep them in the hobby. You can read the full report here: http://usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ESA-2018-Sri-Lanka-Tarantulas-final-rule-1.pdf
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android In episode 59 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons talks with Dan Ashe, the President and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Previously, Dan was the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 7 years under President Barack Obama. Topics discussed in this episode: What is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its role in conservation and adaptation; How zoos can be ambassadors in deep red states in communicating climate change; Dan’s tenure as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service; How state wildlife agencies have, nor have not, stepped up on climate change planning; Dan’s climate legacy at the US Fish and Wildlife Service; And a morale booster to current FWS employees on why what they do is so important! Listen here. Now on Spotify! Donate here! Subscribe/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Facebook and Twitter: @zoos_aquariums @DanAshe @usaadapts @USFWS https://www.facebook.com/zoosaquariums/ https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/timeline www.americaadapts.org Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/america-adapts-climate-change/id1133023095?mt=2 Listen here. On Google Play here. Please share on Facebook! Links in episode: https://www.aza.org/from-the-desk-of-dan-ashe https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/former-usfws-director-dan-ashe-shares-perspectives_us_59a64cafe4b08299d89d0ae6 https://www.fws.gov/director/dan-ashe/index.cfm/2016/4/21/A-Strong-Message-on-Climate-Change-for-Earth-Day https://twitter.com/DirectorDanAshe/status/804406049268703232 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/26/climate-change-requires-us-land-conservation/2021931/ https://thinkprogress.org/administration-outlines-plan-to-help-wildlife-adapt-to-climate-change-333a73629d96/ https://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2017/1/12/Director-Dan-Ashe-A-Key-Member-of-Service-Family-Steps-Down America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure! Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts! Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Itunes. Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Itunes! America Adapts on Facebook! Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Producer Dan Ackerstein Subscribe to America Adapts on Itunes Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
Does the Endangered Species Act authorize FWS to designate as “critical habitat” for an endangered species private land that is not inhabited by the species and that cannot supply habitat without a radical change in land use? Should the Supreme Court Grant Certiorari in Weyerhaeuser v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (No. 17-71)?In January 5th conference, the Supreme Court is expected to take up the cert petition in a case arising out of the Fifth Circuit, Weyerhaeuser. The case involves federal government regulation of private land in Louisiana for the purpose of protecting an endangered species, the dusky gopher frog. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has asserted power under the Endangered Species Act to declare private land “critical habitat,” for the protection of this endangered species though the frog has not been seen there for 50 years and cannot live there absent a radical change in the use of the land. The Service has stated that it "will likely increasingly use” this authority to designate non-habitat areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species. Several organizations have challenged the Service’s authority and are appealing the divided decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Whether the Supreme Court decides to take the case or not, Weyerhaeuser will clearly be an important environmental law case.Featuring:Timothy S. Bishop, Partner, Mayer BrownProf. Dave Owen, Professor of Law, University of California Hastings College of the Law San FranciscoTeleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.
Does the Endangered Species Act authorize FWS to designate as “critical habitat” for an endangered species private land that is not inhabited by the species and that cannot supply habitat without a radical change in land use? Should the Supreme Court Grant Certiorari in Weyerhaeuser v. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (No. 17-71)?In January 5th conference, the Supreme Court is expected to take up the cert petition in a case arising out of the Fifth Circuit, Weyerhaeuser. The case involves federal government regulation of private land in Louisiana for the purpose of protecting an endangered species, the dusky gopher frog. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has asserted power under the Endangered Species Act to declare private land “critical habitat,” for the protection of this endangered species though the frog has not been seen there for 50 years and cannot live there absent a radical change in the use of the land. The Service has stated that it "will likely increasingly use” this authority to designate non-habitat areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species. Several organizations have challenged the Service’s authority and are appealing the divided decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Whether the Supreme Court decides to take the case or not, Weyerhaeuser will clearly be an important environmental law case.Featuring:Timothy S. Bishop, Partner, Mayer BrownProf. Dave Owen, Professor of Law, University of California Hastings College of the Law San FranciscoTeleforum calls are open to all dues paying members of the Federalist Society. To become a member, sign up here. As a member, you should receive email announcements of upcoming Teleforum calls which contain the conference call phone number. If you are not receiving those email announcements, please contact us at 202-822-8138.
PLF's Director of Communications Harold Johnson hosts a discussion with PLF Atlantic Center Attorney Christina Martin about how federal officials have missed their legal deadline for acting on a petition to remove the golden parakeet from Endangered Species Act coverage. Therefore, PLF is serving notice on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the agency will be sued if the foot-dragging continues.
Pacific Legal Foundation's Harold Johnson interviews PLF attorney Christina Martin and Lisa Moore, the President of Save Crystal River, about how the US Fish and Wildlife Service is dragging their feet on down listing Florida's West Indian Manatee. After a population comeback the USFWS advised the manatee be delisted to "threatened" in 2007. The classification has yet to become official.
Grizzly Times speaks with Sam Jojola. Sam Jojola tells the gripping (and dangerous) story of his career as an undercover agent for the US Fish and Wildlife Service -- and his fascinating later career as an actor, which he says shares a lot with undercover work. For two decades, Sam worked on cases of illegal parrot smuggling, wildlife poisoning, and illegal trophy hunting by Safari Club types. His shares his serious concerns about the legal framework for managing grizzlies if federal protections are removed. Sam says "state and federal agencies need to work in tandem, both are important. With the limited number of bears in the world, and with six out of eight of the world's bear species imperiled, why take a chance with grizzly bears, that deserve everything we can possibly do for them?"
Today we'll be discussing how our USFish & Wildlife Service is involved in saving African and Asian Elephants, with special guests Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Edward Grace ; The Chief of Near East. South Asia and Africa Division of International Conservation, Richard Ruggiero; and African Elephant Program Specialist Michelle Gadd. We will have an informative and frank conversation and dialogue about the November 14th, USFW Ivory Crush, the decimation to our wild world's wildlife with focus on elephants, and how our USFW law enforcement works with the US and abroad to stop wildlife crime and international trafficking, particularly of our mega-fauna- elephants, rhino, tigers along with the less well known facts about just how insidious wildlife crime and trafficking has become globally. You will find image and video links on WildiZe Facebook page, #ivory on twitter, and visit http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
Today we'll be discussing how our USFish & Wildlife Service is involved in saving African and Asian Elephants, with special guests Deputy Chief of Law Enforcement Edward Grace ; The Chief of Near East. South Asia and Africa Division of International Conservation, Richard Ruggiero; and African Elephant Program Specialist Michelle Gadd. We will have an informative and frank conversation and dialogue about the November 14th, USFW Ivory Crush, the decimation to our wild world's wildlife with focus on elephants, and how our USFW law enforcement works with the US and abroad to stop wildlife crime and international trafficking, particularly of our mega-fauna- elephants, rhino, tigers along with the less well known facts about just how insidious wildlife crime and trafficking has become globally. You will find image and video links on WildiZe Facebook page, #ivory on twitter, and visit http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFERS AN ANNUAL CONTEST CALLED THE JUNIOR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM. ITS VERY EXCITING. WE HAD LAST YEARS WINNER ON LAST YEAR AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO FOLLOWING IT THIS YEAR. RACHEL LEVIN OF FWS IS OUT GUEST
TH FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE HAS A WONDERFUL ART CONTEST FOR K-12 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. RACHEL LEVIN OF FWS AND CHRISTINE CLAYTON, THE WINNER .....FROM SYDNEY, OHIO...JOIN US.
Jena talks about Go Zero, a program of the Conservation Fund.
Jena talks about Go Zero, a program of the Conservation Fund.
How did Case become a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator? Hear his background and other interesting stories.
How did Case become a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator? Hear his background and other interesting stories.
Chuck Dunkerly is a Producer and Director for the National Park Service at the Harpers Ferry Center. He has delivered scores of award winning films for National Parks, on topics as diverse as on the Olympic National Park, Homesteading, Voting Rights and Leave No Trace. Currently Chuck is developing films for the USS Arizona Memorial, Lake Mead, and Zion National Park.
Chuck Dunkerly is a Producer and Director for the National Park Service at the Harpers Ferry Center. He has delivered scores of award winning films for National Parks, on topics as diverse as on the Olympic National Park, Homesteading, Voting Rights and Leave No Trace. Currently Chuck is developing films for the USS Arizona Memorial, Lake Mead, and Zion National Park.
McCarthy’s pioneering work utilized historic photos and contemporary excursions to chronicle the significant changes occurring over the last hundred years in arctic landscapes. Forrest McCarthy has been a wilderness advocate and backcountry skier for more than 20 years. As Public Lands Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance he couples his zest for backcountry skiing with his passion for conservation.
McCarthy’s pioneering work utilized historic photos and contemporary excursions to chronicle the significant changes occurring over the last hundred years in arctic landscapes. Forrest McCarthy has been a wilderness advocate and backcountry skier for more than 20 years. As Public Lands Director for the Winter Wildlands Alliance he couples his zest for backcountry skiing with his passion for conservation.
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