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The goose that is further away has its head above the goose that is closer as if it is resting its head on the other.Wildlife Wonders(Canada) Goosin’ Around in MinnesotaApr 16, 2024Sandhill Cranes at Muleshoe National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementService Finalizes Land Protection Plan for Expanding Muleshoe National Wildlife RefugeApr 16, 2024Thick-trunked trees with leafy green foliage grow out of standing waterLand ManagementFinal Plan for Roanoke River NWR Expansion AvailableApr 16, 2024Large black bear sits in the roadCurrent Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeApr 16, 2024three whooping cranesLand ManagementService Finalizes Land Protection Plans for Expanding Aransas and Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugesApr 16, 2024large flock of sandhill cranes standing in shallow waterLand ManagementExpansion of 4 National Wildlife Refuges to Conserve Habitat, Protect Species, Support RecreationApr 16, 2024Intern Nicole Prieto showing non-native sailfin catfish collected during electrofishing surveysFishes of Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeApr 15, 2024USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.RecreationNational Elk Refuge Solicits Proposals for Guided Sleigh and Wagon Ride Interpretive ToursApr 15, 2024a yellow bird with a short bill sits on a branch with green leavesClimate ChangeBirds on the BrinkApr 15, 2024A kayaker is fishing and two people are riding personal watercraft on a calm lake. There are trees on a point in the foreground and on the distant shoreline, as well as mountains in the distance.RecreationLake Lowell Opens for Boating on April 15Apr 11, 2024A Willamette Valley prairie in bloom.Wildlife WondersCommunity Partnership Builds New Outdoor ClassroomApr 9, 2024A long line of vehicles forms at National Elk Refuge on opening day of the shed antler hunt season.Wildlife CrimeAntler Poaching Felony Earns Fine and BanApr 2, 2024Fluffy white/yellow cumulus clouds over the sunrise-morning refuge tree lineCurrent Road Conditions at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife RefugeApr 1, 2024A paved trail is surrounded by a variety of green plants and trees on either side. It is partially cloudy with blue skys.Public Opening of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Set for April 30Mar 29, 2024An island with tall trees in the swamp.Land ManagementFor Peat's SakeMar 27, 2024Bison and elk graze on a snow-patched field of grassUpdate: National Elk Refuge Bison and Elk Management PlanMar 26, 2024Klamath Marsh NWR from the air looking WestClicking for RailsMar 25, 2024Kara Hilwig standing next to a single engine bush plane on a dirt airstrip.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Kara HilwigMar 20, 2024A person with frost-covered hair peeking out of a hood. Their mouth is covered by a neck gaiter and they smile with their eyes.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Karin BodonyMar 20, 2024A firefighter walks the edge of a controlled burn in a dry grassland with mountains in the backgroundLand ManagementPrescribed Fire Planned at Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeMar 20, 2024Biologist Robin Corcoran in chest waders and cold weather clothing holding a surfbird with both hands while sitting near a rocky shoreline in Alaska .Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Robin CorcoranMar 20, 2024Biologist Heather Renner holds a puffin chick with both hands on the side of a steep slop with green vegetation and a hilltop in the background.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Heather RennerMar 19, 2024A wind turbine in the oceanMigratory SpeciesWhere do birds go offshore? The answers may be blowing in the windMar 19, 2024Maria Fosado smiles for a selfie on an ocean shore. Snow-covered mountains loom in the distance.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Maria FosadoMar 19, 2024Two young eagles in the nestTrue or False?Mar 18, 2024Rachel Carson sitting on mountain cliffClimate ChangeRachel Carson: Would-be climate championMar 15, 2024Dark silhouettes of trees and their branches stand out in front of the sun shining in the background. These silhouettes are further emphasized when they are seen reflected in flooded water below them with added texture from the ripples in the water.Wildlife WondersThe March EquinoxMar 15, 2024wetland with blue sky and white cloudsMinnesota's prairie jewelMar 13, 2024A cluster of purple coneflowers in bloom on a lush, green prairie as the sun begins to setHabitat RestorationRestoring the prairies for wildlife and peopleMar 13, 2024A bright light obstructs the night sky and milkyway directly over a city at night with hills and trees in the foreground and stars pictured in the background.Wildlife WondersLargest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the World Includes Hart Mountain National Antelope RefugeMar 12, 2024An image of a Florida Panther resting on the ground.Wildlife ManagementInterior Department Establishes Everglades to Gulf Conservation AreaMar 11, 2024dozen caribou females and their calves on tundra with mountains in the distanceScience and TechnologyCaribou Food for ThoughtMar 8, 2024a small stream flows through a lush and wooded areaLand ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed National Wildlife Refuge in Southern MarylandMar 8, 2024Monica Iglecia in a boat on Copper River DeltaOur PartnersCelebrating Women in ConservationMar 6, 2024Fall foliage in Canaan ValleyLand ManagementCanaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge adds nearly 2,000 acresMar 6, 2024Salt marsh with streamHabitat RestorationSaving the Salt MarshMar 4, 2024Two men in uniform smiling in an outdoor settingOur PeopleEl legado de una familia en la conservaciónMar 1, 2024StoryLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 2024StoryHabitat RestorationRestoring Shallow Water Wetlands at Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeFeb 29, 2024A man in a knit hat, sunglasses and a blue jacket smiles at the top of a snowy trail.Our PeopleFederal Wildlife Officer Bests Endurance ChallengeFeb 28, 2024Seven recent graduates of the wildland fire apprentice program pose for a photo in their uniformsWildland Fire Apprentice Program Fosters ExcellenceFeb 27, 2024A brown and white marsh bird with a long orange bill.Habitat RestorationRefuge Relishes Progress in San Francisco Bay RecoveryFeb 27, 2024A young man in waders smiles and holds a crayfish in front of a shallow freshwater lakeRecreationCasting lines and connecting livesFeb 26, 2024StoryMigratory SpeciesPress Release - Fowler Beach Seasonal ClosureFeb 26, 2024A great egret perched on a branchHabitat RestorationFreshwater filter feeding Saginaw Bay sees recovery in MichiganFeb 23, 2024A wide river stretches from the foreground to the background, edged by bright green grasses and dark green trees, with a cloudy sky aboveClimate ChangeSaving salt marsh a team sportFeb 23, 2024Paddlers navigate a stretch of river with firs along the banks and purple mountains rising behind them.Our PeopleA Career in the WildFeb 22, 2024a woman in a US Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and hat holds her hand over a saltmarsh ditchHabitat RestorationFinal Habitat Management Plan and Environmental Assessment ReleasedFeb 20, 2024a group of children in a forest look and point up in the sky with awe, presumably because they're looking at a bird or other wildlifeOur PartnersSense of wonder, not worryFeb 13, 2024Barred Owl resting with its eyes closed in a tree, perched right next to the white papery trunk. No leaves on any of the trees within the background with the light blue winter sky seen through tree trunks and branches.Wildlife WondersBarred Owls: ‘Tis the mating seasonFeb 6, 2024Landscape painting of marsh and forestHistory and CultureFebruary Artist in ResidenceFeb 3, 2024A smiling group stands in a frozen salt marshClimate ChangeSalt marsh is the keystone to coastal conservationFeb 2, 2024golden sunset over Back BayLand ManagementProposed Updates to Framework for Biological Integrity, Diversity and Environmental HealthFeb 1, 2024A snowcapped mountain sits in the background under a blue sky in front of green hills and a lakeWildlife ManagementDraft Environmental Assessment for Beaver Dam NotchingFeb 1, 2024Yellow warbler perches on branch in sunlight.Our PeopleConnecting with nature beyond soundJan 30, 2024Stillaguamish Tribal land along the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River in the Trafton Reach, Snohomish County, Washington State.Habitat Restoration$10.8 Million To Protect and Restore Coastal Wetlands and Build Coastal ResiliencyJan 30, 2024An ‘ākohekohe sits on a branch. It has a black body with orange patches strewn throughout its body. An orange circle outlines its eye.Climate ChangeDecision-making in a new era of conservationJan 30, 2024Ground-level view of a moist soil unit with shallow water and wetland vegetation.Land ManagementPump Replacement at Cibola National Wildlife RefugeJan 26, 2024grasses glow in the golden hour of sunset with mountains stretching behindLand ManagementPrescribed Fires at Buenos AiresJan 25, 2024Malheur NWR_American Avocets_Peter Pearsall.jpgOur PartnersTwo Volunteers Log More than 20,000 Hours Volunteering at National Wildlife RefugesJan 24, 2024A person wearing snowshoes and a winter hat with a red pompom faces away from the camera as they look out across the Minnesota River Valley from the field next to the overlook behind the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.RecreationExploring the Winter Wonderland Through SnowshoeingJan 17, 2024students setting up trail camera in the woodsWildlife ManagementAn Amazing Journey From Intern to ZoologistJan 14, 2024Silhouette of a person in a boat on a river at sunriseWildlife WondersBirding bitter sweetnessJan 12, 2024A translucent rectangular award sits in front of a lake and sagebrush habitat with an engraving that reads “Nampa School District New Partner Award Presented To Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 2023”Our PartnersSupporting an Existing Community AssetJan 11, 2024A metal structure dams a ditch and prevents water from flowing out.Habitat RestorationWater: The lifeblood of a swampJan 11, 2024Close Up of Federal Wildlife Officer/Pilot taxis at an airport with the entry window/door open.Our PeopleA 67 Million Acre Open Air OfficeJan 9, 2024Two people kneel as they place small seedlings in the groundHabitat RestorationInnovative restoration shows promiseJan 4, 2024a series of five images of endangered/threatened species. From left, they are the California condor, black-footed ferret, atlantic salmon, piping plover, and polar bear.Endangered Species ActSongs for SpeciesJan 2, 2024Two firefighters standing on a road watching a fire burn through grasslandLand ManagementPile Burning Planned at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeDec 21, 2023Bull elk walking across frozen landRecreationWhere are the Elk?Dec 16, 2023three whooping cranesLand ManagementPlans to Expand Aransas and Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugesDec 15, 2023three whooping cranesLand ManagementDraft Land Protection Plans for Texas Coastal RefugesDec 15, 2023Northern pintails landing on the waterNew Inflation Reduction Act projects announced in Illinois, Iowa and WisconsinDec 14, 2023A bulldozer works to remove part of an earthen levy separating two bodies of water.Habitat RestorationHistoric breach opens San Francisco Bay to tidal marsh restorationDec 14, 2023PocosinLantern Acres Game Land (NCWRC) Project Draft Compatibility Determination Available for Public CommentDec 13, 2023Pale bluish-grey foliose lichen adorns the top and sides of a purplish-brown rock, it is accompanied by some moss in the upper corners.Wildlife WondersLichen: What the fungus is it?Dec 13, 2023Hundreds of Canada geese lift off in flight from a wetland edged in grasses.Emergency ManagementLocal Fire Crews Prevent Spread of Structure FireDec 13, 2023group of people outdoors posing for a photo. A small sign that reads Masonville Cove can be seenOur PartnersService celebrates a decade of Connecting People to Nature through Urban Wildlife Refuge PartnershipsDec 11, 2023manatees in pool with peopleEndangered Species ActA Herculean Task of Shakespearian ProportionsDec 8, 2023A mountain at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. It sticks out from the treeline.RecreationRitidian to reopen to the publicDec 5, 2023New Mexico meadow jumping mouse feeding on grassEndangered Species ActBiobanking: a Wildlife Recovery Insurance PolicyDec 5, 2023Scenic view of the lower Colorado River with mountains in the background.Land ManagementPrescribed Fire at Imperial and Cibola National Wildlife RefugesDec 4, 2023Grassy prairie slopes up to a hill with tall oak trees along the hill top.RecreationMaking Hiking More Accessible at William L. Finley National Wildlife RefugeDec 1, 2023Many rows of corrugated evidence boxes stacked on shelvesHistory and CultureA Second Life for Indigenous ArtifactsNov 28, 2023a brown, wooden building on a grassy hillHistory and CultureCat Point Creek Lodge transferred to the Rappahannock TribeNov 28, 2023A wooden bridge across a meandering stream.Habitat RestorationApalachicola ComebackNov 27, 2023Spectacled eiderMigratory SpeciesDiving into the Mysterious World of Sea DucksNov 20, 2023Photo of orphaned well on Lacassine National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law at work in LouisianaNov 14, 2023A woman cross-country skiing on a snow-covered trail with directional signs in the foreground and forest in the backgroundRecreationA Most Wonderful Time of the YearNov 13, 2023A hydrologist walks into flood waters flowing over a road at Great Dismal Swamp.Climate ChangeGreat Dismal Swamp hydrologist isn't afraid to get her feet wetNov 9, 2023grasses glow in the golden hour of sunset with mountains stretching behindLand ManagementTemporary Road Closures at Buenos Aires National Wildlife RefugeNov 9, 2023Press ReleaseUpdate on the Status of Lake Ilo National Wildlife RefugeNov 8, 2023A big brown wooly animal with horns grazes in the snow at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge outside of Denver.Wildlife WondersWeathering the ColdNov 6, 2023a panoramic photo of a pond ringed by spruce and fir treesOur PartnersTake me to the Connecticut RiverNov 6, 2023A rolling hills grassland ecosystem with native forbs and grassesA Coordinated Approach for Grassland ConservationNov 6, 2023American toad sprawled out and floating with its head above the surface of a slightly murky pond with water vegetation visible beneath the surface.Wildlife WondersWhere Did All the Frogs Go?Nov 3, 2023wetland with yellow marsh plants at edgeHabitat RestorationUpper Klamath NWR wetlands on path to restoration, reconnectionNov 3, 2023The setting sun shines on a new fishing pier at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.Our PartnersFinding purpose along the Detroit RiverNov 3, 2023a brown, wooden building on a grassy hillHistory and CultureRappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s Cat Point Creek Lodge transferred to the Rappahannock Tribe of VirginiaNov 1, 2023A river coming from the left curves to meet the ocean with a sandy beach in the foregroundRecreationThe Wildlife Refuges of I-5Nov 1, 2023The mouth of a sea lamprey - a large oral sucking disk full of sharp, horn-shaped teeth--makes the animal an efficient killer of fish..Wildlife WondersEww, Gross. Tell Me MoreNov 1, 2023A snippet of the logo of the Federal RegisterAnnual Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing RegulationsOct 31, 2023View of the administrative office of Kootenai NWRGet InvolvedKootenai National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility DeterminationsOct 31, 2023A cloud filled sky is reflected on a still pond. Conifer trees dot the shorelineGet InvolvedTurnbull National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility DeterminationsOct 31, 2023A large group of bats flying in a cloudy skyWildlife WondersIdentifying BatsOct 30, 2023More than a dozen pink wading birds standing in shallow blue waterWildlife WondersHow Best to Enjoy a Wildlife RefugeOct 30, 2023Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.Wildlife WondersBird Festival PlannerOct 29, 20236 people behind red ribbon in front of Tan building with green roof, 2 others hold ribbon, another watchesGet InvolvedService Director Williams Celebrates Visitor Center at Bombay Hook RefugeOct 27, 2023Female standing in tall grass wearing camouflage hunting outfit holding a rifle and aiming to the left.RecreationU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Promotes Public Access to Hunting and FishingOct 27, 2023A small brown bat with a silver band on its wing resting on a piece of bark with thin, frilly, silvery-green vegetationFirst, find the batsOct 25, 2023A biologists uses a fine paintbrush to sort through sand and holds a petri dish with tiny snails.Endangered Species ActBiologists Spring Into Action to Save SpringsnailsOct 25, 2023A white seabird called a Laysan albatross tends a smaller brown chick at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific.Wildlife ManagementRefuges to the RescueOct 23, 2023The pink wattled head and neck of a wild turkeyRecreationWild Facts About Wild TurkeysOct 23, 2023Image of shorebirdMigratory SpeciesShorebird Migration SpotlightOct 20, 2023White Tailed Deer - PatuxentRecreationPatuxent Research Refuge announces temporary hours reduction for North Tract unitOct 20, 2023A stream cutting through a beautiful forest, whose trees' leaves are orange, yellow, red and greenWildlife WondersFall for AutumnOct 20, 2023Two large brown antlered deer charge one another and butt heads near near Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife WondersFall WondersOct 19, 2023front view of a pedestrian, multi-span truss bridge on a sunny dayHistory and CultureExploring Connection at the Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeOct 19, 2023Nestled beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774 acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife.Habitat RestorationRestoring Healthy HabitatsOct 19, 2023a stream flows through a patch of green grass between stands of forestService to open new Office and Visitor Center in Kennebunk, MEOct 18, 2023Two firefighters standing on a road watching a fire burn through grasslandLand ManagementPrescribed Burning Planned at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeOct 17, 2023Smiling youngsters use binoculars to look at birds at San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.Recreation11 Ways Wildlife Refuges Make Life BetterOct 14, 2023Photo of Rebekah Martin who recently earned Refuge Manager of the Year honorsOur PeopleRefuge Manager of the YearOct 13, 2023A black bear stands on its hind legs, facing camera.Land ManagementDonation to Refuge Benefits CommunityOct 13, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementReminder of Changes Coming to National Elk Refuge Hunt Fall 2023Oct 13, 2023Three sandhill crane in flightScience and TechnologyConserving at Flyway ScalesOct 12, 2023A group of people hold a large fish over a tank of water.Endangered Species ActMarking 50 years of conservation successes in MichiganOct 12, 2023A vast valley of grassland backdropped by mountains in the distanceLand ManagementAdditional Public Comment Opportunities on Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation AreaOct 11, 2023a front shot of a tan colored tipton kangaroo rat on the ground lit by a sunriseWildlife WondersCapturing Kangaroo RatsOct 11, 2023adult wyoming toad swimming among aquatic vegetationLand ManagementNew National Wildlife Refuges in Wyoming and TennesseeOct 10, 2023Three different looking small birds feed at a hanging tray bird feeder.Migratory SpeciesTo Feed or Not to Feed Wild BirdsOct 6, 2023Wetland trees emerging from a flooded swampLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Little RiverOct 6, 2023Mom and two kids having family fun day on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Mom gets an assist on the net.Get InvolvedCelebrate Nature Nearby During National Wildlife Refuge WeekOct 3, 2023Grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony with officials from USFWS, Box Elder County, Box Elder County Tourism and Friends of the Bear River Refuge. Cutting ceremony in front of of the welcome sign with a mountain backgroundGrand Opening of the new additions on the Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeOct 3, 2023A smiling girl looks up from the grassy area where she is planting milkweed.RecreationTry Nature. It's Good for YouOct 1, 2023Female Firefighter Lighting Marsh Fuels on Lower Klamath NWRLand ManagementKlamath Basin Fire Management ZoneOct 1, 2023A setting sun ducks behind clouds over an expanse of open water dotted with marsh grassesSeeking Public Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for Cyanobacteria Treatment in Lake MattamuskeetSep 29, 2023FL Gar Captured at A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWRFishes of the A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWR CanalsSep 26, 2023large tractor with an attachment on the backLand ManagementWe’ve Got ChemistrySep 25, 2023Carved posts along a boardwalk at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge show stages in the life cycle of a salmon.RecreationTrails for Non-HikersSep 25, 2023Two men hold up documents for the cameraOur PartnersU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Celebrate Co-stewardshipSep 22, 2023Whooping crane pauses in the vegetation at the Aransas National Wildlife RefugeEndangered Species ActFlight to SurviveSep 21, 2023Inside of a log public use cabin with table, woodstove, and bunks.RecreationKenai Recreation FeesSep 20, 2023A vast valley of grassland backdropped by mountains in the distanceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Opens Public Scoping Period on Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation AreaSep 20, 2023Bighorn sheep block cars on the road at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming.RecreationGreat Drives on National Wildlife RefugesSep 17, 2023A tree curves out over the river, with long, serpentine roots clinging to the river bankLong-abandoned, 'orphaned' wells find champion named BILSep 15, 2023From top to bottom, blue skies, purple mountains, desert landscape with small shrubs all tan. Small body of stream-like water in the middleLand ManagementAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – unique, worth every ounce of effortSep 15, 2023A bird sits at then end of a branch.Endangered Species ActBlack-capped Vireo Surveys Show Continued RecoverySep 14, 2023View of a prayer of wild flowers and a hill in the backdropWildlife ManagementInterior Department Announces More Than $50.6 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife RefugesSep 13, 2023a pink octopus sitting on the sea floor.Land ManagementBiden-Harris administration proposes management plan, environmental assessment for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentSep 12, 2023A person in a black shirt and gray pants, standing on a wooden platform looks away from the camera through binoculars, at green vegetation, the ocean, and blue sky.RecreationA View for AllSep 11, 2023Bee on goldenrod in bloomWildlife WondersA Walk Through SeptemberSep 8, 2023ducks flyingLand ManagementSan Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex announces availability of Comprehensive Conservation Plan and draft Environmental AssessmentSep 8, 2023Extreme close-up of a tiny brown snail.Endangered Species ActHow a River Was Moved to Save Tiny SnailsSep 8, 2023Bald eagle in flightBoundary expansion approved for Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife RefugeSep 7, 2023Wall gallery of flower paintingsOur PartnersMinnesota Valley NWR - Confluence GallerySep 7, 2023A green and yellow tractor tows a mowing attachment across a dusty field of grass with evergreens in the background.Land ManagementMowing for WildlifeSep 7, 2023hands holding a small yellow bird with its wing outGet InvolvedMonitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, Oh My!Sep 6, 2023Mallard duck in flightRecreationFall waterfowl hunt at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge temporarily reducedSep 5, 2023Man dressed in yellow shirt, yellow hardhat, green pants, and backpack holds metal torch to disperse fuel on dead vegetation; small fire is ignited near man's feet; heavy smoke in the airHabitat RestorationUsing Prescribed Fire to Restore Habitat for Wildlife and PlantsSep 1, 2023Black and White Birds floating on the water. One on the left has baby birds on it's back.Land ManagementPlanning for the FutureSep 1, 2023Press ReleasePublic comment period open for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service environmental assessment for Little Yellow River remeandering at Necedah National Wildlife RefugeAug 28, 2023Heavy equipment on a dirt landscape with green vegetation and blue skies aboveRidgefield National Wildlife Refuge Heavy Equipment Operator Key to Habitat RestorationAug 25, 2023Mariana Trench fish and coralsOur PeopleMTMNM New SuperintendentAug 25, 2023Four Sandhill cranes in flightSandhill Cranes Nest for the First Time at Kootenai National Wildlife RefugeAug 22, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge to Host Open Houses & WebinarAug 21, 2023A calm tree-lined wetland reflects cloudsEmergency closure of early teal hunt on Area C Hunt Unit at Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeAug 21, 2023A Laysan albatross lies dead on the sand, its stomach filled with plastic debris that it swallowed.Get InvolvedOceans of TrashAug 20, 2023A foggy morning in the mountain forestWild WingsAug 18, 2023A small, mostly yellow-green bird with black and light blue markings on its breast and face perched on a thin branchLower Rio Grande Valley seeking public inputAug 15, 2023A man in fatigues accepts an award from a woman in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shirt with a group of other people standing around themOur PartnersJoint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst named Service’s Military Conservation Partner of the YearAug 15, 2023Migratory Bird Program Daher Kodiak survey plane in front of the International Federal Pavilion at EAA AirVenture conventionOur PeopleUSFWS at EAA AirVentureAug 10, 2023Five red knots standing in shallow water at Bottle Beach State Park, WAOn the Minestrone-ness of Bird SubspeciesAug 10, 2023Man dressed in yellow shirt, yellow hardhat, green pants, and backpack holds metal torch to disperse fuel on dead vegetation; small fire is ignited near man's feet; heavy smoke in the airWorking in Wildland Fire ManagementAug 10, 2023A blue lake on a clear, sunny day surrounded by yellowing vegetation.RecreationFour Things To Do at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeAug 9, 2023Brown, black & white raccoon swimming across a canalHabitat RestorationPocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Water Management PlanAug 8, 2023Four buses are parked in a row in a parking lot next to a grassy field.¡Bienvenido! Creating Community at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeAug 7, 2023Photo of Gregory ScottOur PeopleOWL: Our Wild LivesAug 4, 2023Bison and elk graze on a snow-patched field of grassWildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge Seeks Public Input to Update Bison and Elk Management PlanAug 1, 2023Sun just below horizon over lake with dramatic clouds above.Community Led Conservation with Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeJul 31, 2023person in red hat and yellow suit in a grassy field with a smoking fire in the backgroundLand ManagementBurning BrightJul 26, 2023Children paint on the doors of a visitor centerGet InvolvedToka Nuwan Wayawa Tipi School Helps The BirdsJul 24, 2023A stream through the mountains.Endangered Species ActAn Endangered River Worth SavingJul 18, 2023A rendering of a dog and a green butteRecreationScoop the Poop NightJul 17, 2023Portrait of a cougar (Puma concolor), courtesy of ucumari photography, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Cougar Visits Oregon's Famous Haystack RockJul 17, 2023Waterway view at Bill Williams River RefugeLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Bill Williams RiverJul 11, 2023Key deer doe and fawnEndangered Species ActKey Deer: Wild Animals in a Wildland-Urban InterfaceJul 10, 2023Single fish underwater. Black band on fin.Habitat RestorationAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge helps ‘play defense’ for pupfishJul 7, 2023Two adult monarch butterflies feed on the nectar of a goldenrod plant. The vibrant yellow flowers and green leaves of the goldenrod patch nearly fills the background of the photo.Wildlife WondersMonarch Butterflies Emerge: A Closer Look into a Magnificent Life CycleJul 7, 2023Employee photographing wildlife from vehicleOur PeopleFWS Behind the Lens Sandra UeckerJul 6, 2023One of Ruby Lake's many Spring PondsRuby Lake Hunting BrochureJun 30, 2023an alligator rests on the banks of a riverLand ManagementPlanning at Little Sandy National Wildlife RefugeJun 27, 2023A large pile of fresh-cut timber lies in a field with green trees behind itWildlife CrimeFederal Wildlife Officer Nabs Refuge Timber ThiefJun 26, 2023Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Changes to Existing Rights-of-Way on San Bernard National Wildlife RefugeJun 23, 2023The historic Miller House at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming, with mountains behind it..Miller House Returning to its Roots as Refuge HousingJun 22, 2023A field at Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge against a dark blue sky.RecreationBuffalo Lake WaterJun 16, 2023orange topped metal structure in groundHabitat RestorationAddressing Legacy pollutants at Deep ForkJun 9, 2023White smudge in the shape of a bird seen on a windowMigratory SpeciesCoastal Delaware strikes back against bird strikesJun 9, 2023Crowbill Point, covered in green and grey with grass and dirt, stretches into the blue waves of the Chukchi Sea.History and CultureRevisiting Cape Thompson's LagoonsJun 8, 2023A side profile of a yellow and black fuzzy bumblebee perched on top of the orange spiked flowerhead with the pink petals of the purple cone flower and blurred green vegetation in the backgroundWildlife WondersCuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeJun 7, 2023Male Northern pintail at Seedskadee National Wildlife RefugeOur PartnersNorthern Pintail TelemetryJun 6, 2023a man smiles while painting a large rainbow mural decorated with various flowersOur PeopleArt as a stepping stone to natureJun 5, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handLand ManagementRed Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering HabitatJun 5, 2023decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationSilvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Releases Final 2023 Hunting PlanJun 2, 2023Laysan Albatross colony, a bird sits on a nest with one egg visibleMigratory SpeciesFWS Pride: Laysan AlbatrossJun 1, 2023image shows an island neighborhood and houses connected to mainland by a bridge, which has been washed out by water. Debris litters the shorelineHabitat RestorationHurricane Season 2023Jun 1, 2023Sunset with birds migratingMigratory SpeciesMotus StationsMay 31, 2023two people in boat paddlingLand ManagementWild and Scenic RiversMay 31, 2023a view of sunset from the top of a ridge across an arid landscapeDraft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta AvailableMay 30, 2023The prow of a boat looks out over a glassy lake surface reflecting cloudy sky and forests on the horizon.Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Seeking Public Comment on ResearchMay 30, 2023Looking across a prairie toward oak trees on a sunny day at William L. Finley National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Fight Fire and Restore Rare Habitat in the Willamette ValleyMay 26, 2023Two large white birds with spindly legs and black tips on their wings coming in for a landing in a wetlandEndangered Species Act2023 Wintering Whooping Crane CountMay 25, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.National Elk Refuge Seeks Input for Public Meeting LocationsMay 24, 2023Set of antlers in field with distant snowy mountainsFor Parents and Educators2023 Elk Antler Auction a SuccessMay 24, 2023Thicket of uniform reedsLand ManagementPublic comment open for aerial herbicide application at select refugesMay 23, 2023A brown fish with a thick head and small fins lying on grassSolicitation of Bids for Carp Removal Project at Mattamuskeet NWRMay 22, 2023A small bird sings while perched on a branch of a pine tree.Endangered Species ActMichigan birding hotspot is part of an endangered species success storyMay 18, 2023white, translucent fish swims in cave streamEndangered Species ActMissouri wildlife refuge is home to blind fishMay 17, 2023Aleutian shield fern grows out of the rocks.Endangered Species ActThe Quest to Find an Endangered FernMay 16, 2023A dozen birds flying in a blue skyEndangered Species ActUnderstanding red knot surveys in Delaware BayMay 15, 2023A polar bear drawing overlaid on the state of Alaska.Endangered Species ActSwipe Right on Alaska's SpeciesMay 15, 2023Two law enforcement officers -- a man and a woman -- speaking as the male officer points. They are in front of a police car in a wooded setting.Endangered Species ActConservation law enforcement protect endangered species at home and abroadMay 12, 2023Laurel Smith, smiling in uniform, at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. Photo Credit: Angela Iwai-PinedaOur PeopleFWS Behind the Lens Laurel SmithMay 10, 2023Landscape view over a river and boreal forestScience and TechnologyRiver Refuge in the ArcticMay 10, 2023Ankeny Hill Nature Center sign in the foreground, the nature center in the background, in a meadow.Motus: Revolutionizing Data Collection, One Bird at a TimeMay 10, 2023Late Fall Ruby Lake NWRRecreationBoating at Ruby LakeMay 8, 2023Close up of a side profile of a fledgling red-winged blackbird on a purple flowering milkweed plant.Wildlife WondersMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - The Season of New LifeMay 1, 2023found small mussels placed on a black surfaceOur PeopleDeep dive for mussel conservationApr 28, 2023A ruddy duck in water.Wildlife ManagementMore Than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife RefugesApr 27, 2023A dump truck tips a load of gravel onto a gravel road bordered in field and forest.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Opening in Eastern North CarolinaApr 25, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Land ManagementShed Antler Collection Begins May 1 in Teton CountyApr 25, 2023Close-up photo of wild rice growing at Waccamaw National Wildlife RefugeRecreationMore space for more opportunitiesApr 25, 20232023 Earth Day collage of animals and Service's logo in the bottom right corner.Habitat RestorationCelebrate Earth Day 2023Apr 21, 2023Image of dam with bridge overhead and fish passage structures in the foregroundHabitat RestorationFish Passage Projects Support Migrating Fish, Recreational Opportunities and Flood PreventionApr 21, 2023A side profile of a Trumpeter swan mid-flight with wings stretched out wide and a equally long neck out stretched in front..Wildlife WondersTrumpeter Swans: First Sign of SpringApr 21, 2023A woman playing guitar next to a lakeWildlife WondersKodiak Refuge Inspires New MusicApr 20, 2023Wildland firefighter stands in the black, closely monitoring the fire line as flames climb grasses and smoke lifts above the forest in the backgroundOur PeopleIt Started With a Drip TorchApr 20, 2023close up side view of a bee with black backgroundWildlife WondersRare bee found in Wisconsin by pollinator task forceApr 19, 2023A woman sits in a tree and plays guitarWildlife WondersCentury Trail: Behind the ScenesApr 18, 2023Drawing of a brown duck with a green patch above its eye sitting in greenish water.For Parents and EducatorsFremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp ContestApr 18, 2023four volunteers standing in a wetland and workingMigratory SpeciesHighlights from our Urban Bird Treaty City PartnershipsApr 14, 2023Volunteer Tom Ress holds radio telemetry equipment as he tracks cranes in Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.Our PeopleCount on MeApr 14, 2023Press ReleaseNecedah National Wildlife Refuge firefighters assist local communityApr 13, 2023A bright blue bird with rust orange breast perched on a branchCount on MeApr 12, 2023Male wood duck feeding in shallow puddle surrounded by vegetation.Count On MeApr 12, 2023Kid learning at PatuxentKids Discovery CenterApr 11, 2023A dump truck tips a load of gravel onto a gravel road bordered in field and forest.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Openings in Eastern North CarolinaApr 10, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge to End Supplemental Feeding for 2022-2023 SeasonApr 7, 2023Geese flying above a pondHabitat RestorationBuilding Back a Better WetlandApr 7, 2023Looking through sparse vegetation, a lake with hundreds of birds flying above it with an early morning dark sky with a bit of light and color appearing.Wildlife WondersA Treasure in the Valley: Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeApr 7, 2023Tulip farm in bloom with clouds and sunset in the distance.Our PartnersPartnerships Make Conservation PossibleApr 5, 2023Two dogsled teams cross open tundra with a caribou in the backgroundRecreationRacing across the refugeApr 5, 2023A smiling woman with long, gray hair and blue shirt and sweater stands in front of a green-leaved shrub with orange flowersClimate ChangeThe Energizer Bunny of sustainabilityApr 4, 2023Ground level view of hangar under construction.Alaska's Busiest Seaplane BaseApr 4, 20232023 world migratory bird day posterMigratory SpeciesWorld Migratory Bird Day 2023Apr 3, 2023Two men in uniform smiling in an outdoor settingOur PeopleA family legacy of conservationApr 3, 2023A western grebe sitting on a nest at Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeRed Eyes and TuxedosMar 31, 2023Maintenance worker mowing Refuge propertyGet InvolvedMaintenance Fellowship application open for Guam National Wildlife RefugeMar 31, 2023A blue background with a logo centered in the middle. The logo reads WoW - but the 'o' is replaced by the USFWS logo. WoW stands for Women of Wildlife.Our PeopleWomen of Wildlife FeatureMar 30, 2023Male and female mourning doves touching beaks with their eyes closed on a roof with a blurred bright green background of trees.Wildlife WondersMinnesota Valley NWR - Dove is in the AirMar 27, 2023Picture of Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge entrance sign.Wildlife ManagementHistoric Investments to Benefit Klamath Basin Refuges for Future GenerationsMar 24, 2023Participants in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count look for birds in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as part of the Elizabeth Urban Wildlife Refuge PartnershipRecreationGreat Backyard Bird Count in Elizabeth, New JerseyMar 24, 2023An adult and child read a sign at Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge.For Parents and EducatorsCommunity Celebrates New Public Access at Wapato Lake National Wildlife RefugeMar 20, 2023Young boy and FWS biologist catching frogs in net at Big Oaks NWRRecreationFrog Day is March 22 at Big Oaks NWRMar 20, 2023Fluffy white/yellow cumulus clouds over the sunrise-morning refuge tree linePocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Announces Selection of Refuge ManagerMar 20, 2023a group of people stand on a boardwalk during a construction projectOur PeopleMaintenance teams make nature accessible for allMar 20, 2023Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at sunsetMigratory SpeciesFederal Agencies Treating Glass to Reduce Bird CollisionsMar 16, 2023Pronghorn graze in golden light at sunrise at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.Get InvolvedHappy Birthday, Refuge SystemMar 14, 2023Fire crew setting fire to the field for a prescribed fireHabitat RestorationPrescribed Burns Planned for Spring 2023Mar 13, 2023Two adults stand side by side holding an award plaque between themOur PartnersConservation Partner of the YearMar 10, 2023A small, brownish-gray riparian brush rabbit sits on a trailWildlife Management103 Riparian Brush Rabbits Rescued From Winter FloodingMar 10, 2023A beaver chews on a stick while sitting in a pondOur PartnersLeave it to Beaver: Partners Collaborate on Beaver Dam Analog ProjectMar 9, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handHabitat RestorationPublic Review and Comment Period Extended for Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Draft Environmental AssessmentMar 8, 2023A person climbs a ladder up the side of a tall tree at nightEndangered Species ActPartners help red-cockaded woodpeckers regain ground in VirginiaMar 8, 2023Four bison walking in the prairie with the Denver skyline in the backgroundClimate ChangeOver $120M From Inflation Reduction Act Advances ResilienceMar 7, 2023Winter Wildlife Field Days flyer with newt, partners and contact informationFor Parents and EducatorsJoin us for Winter Wildlife Field Days 2023!Mar 7, 2023Brown sign with the words Headquarters Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and a moose silhouetteWildlife ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Proposed RuleMar 3, 2023A black butterfly with iridescent blue perches on a spray of purple, pom-pom-shaped flowersRecreationSpring Interpretive Programs and EventsMar 2, 2023YCC staffGet InvolvedPort Louisa National Wildlife Refuge seeking Youth Conservation Corps crew membersMar 1, 2023A swan walks on mowed grass in front of a marshSwan Mortality at Mattamuskeet National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handHabitat RestorationRed Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Arctic Grayling Overwintering HabitatFeb 28, 2023Virginia opossum resting between a tree trunk and a vertical tree branchWildlife WondersMinnesota Valley NWR - Opossums Looking Forward to SpringFeb 27, 2023Waterway view at Bill Williams River RefugeLand ManagementBill Williams River Environmental Analysis Available for Public CommentFeb 22, 2023monarch butterfly on purple flowering plantMonarch migration stepping stones across the Great LakesFeb 21, 2023Green shrubs in the foreground are backed by golden wetland plants in the middle distance and red-leaved trees in the back, all under a partly cloudy skyClimate ChangeMaine refuge stores tons of carbonFeb 17, 2023Person is camouflage hunting gear crouches behind a second person in a wheelchair in a duck hunting blindRecreationHolding space for adaptive huntingFeb 16, 2023Pink Nelson's checker-mallow flowers blooming in a fieldBaskett Slouth National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Research Compatibility DeterminationFeb 10, 2023White goats graze in the thick underbrush. The goat in the foreground wears a tag on its ear that says "cotton."Land ManagementSeeking input on Experimental Goat Grazing at Ozark PlateauFeb 9, 2023a group of people wearing purple and green shirts standing in a green field of a nature parkOur PeopleWorking towards a brighter, greener future for our citiesFeb 6, 2023An Illinois Chorus FrogWildlife ManagementIllinois Chorus FrogFeb 2, 2023The setting sun casts a golden glow on coastal marshes.History and CultureCultural connections on Service landsJan 27, 2023Large white bird sitting on a tundra grassland landscape with the horizon in the backgroundMigratory SpeciesRespecting the Great White OwlJan 23, 2023A line of tall sandhill cranes walking on bright green grass with a group of white tundra swansCooperative Agriculture Opportunity at Pocosin Lakes NWRJan 19, 2023Male wood duck sitting on teal-green water with ripples, facing right with an orange bill, green head and rusty chestGet InvolvedWhere Art and Science MeetJan 18, 2023A smiling uniformed refuge ranger hands junior ranger badges out to a group of children.Ash Meadows Junior Refuge Ranger DayJan 18, 2023Aerial view of a small island with sand and green vegetation on it, surrounded by deep blue waterGet InvolvedA Beginner’s Guide to the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJan 13, 2023Two bald eagles perched along a nestWildlife WondersEagles Across AmericaJan 13, 2023People scattered across a brown hillside, kneeling and standing, with the lake, yellow trees, and dramatic clouds visible behind.Seeking Board LeadershipJan 13, 2023Six river otters walk out on the frozen surface of a river in winter at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.RecreationWinter ScenesJan 13, 2023Seedlings in crates ready to be planted as part of a thornscrub habitat restoration project at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationThorns and All: Conservation Partners Show Love to Thornscrub Habitat in South TexasJan 11, 2023Cat Point Creek Unit at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementRappahannock River Valley NWR Public Comment to Open the Cat Point Creek UnitJan 6, 2023A wooden water control structure on the riparian shore of North Burnt Fork CreekHabitat RestorationLee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Fish Passage Barrier RemovalJan 5, 2023McNeill-Peach Creek Unit at San Bernard National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementTexas National Wildlife Refuges Grow by Nearly 6,000 Acres in 2022Jan 5, 2023Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge sunsetLand ManagementSeeking comments on draft Land Protection PlanJan 4, 2023Trumpeter swans taking off from the waters of DeSoto Lake with ducks in the background.Wildlife WondersCarol of the Birds: A Christmas Bird Count StoryDec 29, 2022an octopus sits half-buried in sediment on the ocean floor. It's tentacles curl up and rest against its headLand ManagementNotice of Intent published to draft Management Plan for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentDec 28, 2022Dozens of white and black snow geese fill the sky in flightWinter Programs and Tours at Pocosin Lakes NWRDec 13, 2022A ponderosa pine looms tall from below, with frost covering the needles and blending the many scraggly branches into the gray-blue skyGet InvolvedDraft Compatibility Determination for Commercial Timber HarvestDec 13, 2022a black and white painting of an ancient wooly mammoth, with thick hide and large curled tusks emerging from it's head.Wildlife WondersRemains of woolly mammoths found in Marine National MonumentDec 8, 2022a black and white photo from a trail camera of a san joaquin kit fox among low bushes looking the camera with glowing eyesWildlife WondersSan Joaquin Kit Foxes Return to Kern National Wildlife RefugeNov 30, 2022WhalesGet InvolvedService invites public input on Marine National Monument Management PlanNov 29, 2022A setting sun ducks behind clouds over an expanse of open water dotted with marsh grassesHabitat RestorationNews Feature: North Carolina Public RadioNov 29, 2022a lake with trees in the backgroundOur PeopleRemember the Simple TruthsNov 25, 2022A banded piping plover feeds on invertebrates in the intertidal zone.Climate ChangeThe future for piping ploversNov 18, 2022A sparrow--primarily gray and black with russet around the eyes--perches in tall marsh grass.Reviving a Coastal MarshNov 15, 2022Close up of a tamarack branch with needles and conesHackmatack National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 10th anniversaryNov 8, 2022Lake Allen Patuxent Research RefugeRecreationThe Wildlife Refuges of I-95Nov 1, 2022The Milky Way alights the entrance sign to Lost Trail National Wildlife RefugeWildlife WondersLost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Designated as International Dark Sky SanctuaryOct 31, 2022StoryLand ManagementWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge considers application for cellular tower - We want to hear from you!Oct 27, 2022a stream flows through a vast marsh with newly planted grassesHabitat RestorationMaking Great Meadows marshy againOct 26, 2022A young girl talks with a group of adults at an outdoor eventHistory and CultureOn the shoulders of giantsOct 24, 2022A medium-size brown, gray and black birds standing in shallow blue water with sparse vegetation in the foregroundHabitat RestorationComing soon: 125-acres of coastal wetland in the Otay River EstuaryOct 24, 2022a stream flows through a vast marsh with newly planted grassesHabitat RestorationHigh school students help restore Connecticut’s Great Meadows MarshOct 18, 2022a group of people stand by an outdoor tent. A flag raised on the tent says "latino Outdoors" with a symbol of a sun above it. THe people are smiling wearing hats, binoculars and backpacksOur PartnersCommuning with, and through, natureOct 17, 2022a white and gray whale fin emerging from the oceanWildlife WondersThe monument in your backyardOct 14, 2022Two deer with antlers in velvetWildlife WondersAntlers!Oct 13, 2022About a dozen gray bats flying in a caveWildlife Wonders“The Coolest Mammals on Earth”Oct 13, 2022A wildlife biologist holding four small bear cubs in his armsHistory and CultureTheodore Roosevelt & the Teddy BearOct 13, 2022A male wood duck swims through a flooded forest and is reflected in the waterEmpowering people to fight aquatic invasive speciesOct 12, 2022a portrait of a turtle with yellow highlights around the legs and neckWildlife WondersDiscovering turtles at Northern Maine National Wildlife Refuge ComplexOct 12, 2022A man and a woman sit on a bench, with their backs to us, facing the river at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.RecreationUrban Wildlife Conservation DayOct 6, 2022A cow moose leads her still wobbly legged calf to the River for its first drink.Get InvolvedHead Outdoors and Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 9-15Oct 6, 2022a yellow and black bird with a light stripe on the top of its head perches on a tree limbMigratory SpeciesPutting a stop to bird collisionsOct 5, 2022Saltmarsh Sparrow mother and chicks huddled in nest in salt marshClimate ChangeThe sparrow that speaks for the marshOct 3, 2022Fire crew setting fire to the field for a prescribed fireLand ManagementPrescribed Fire at Turnbull National Wildlife RefugeSep 29, 2022a view over a lake of a mountain with trees in fall foliage and reflected in the waterWildlife WondersA fall foliage tour of the NortheastSep 29, 2022A dead bird lays on its back on concreteMigratory SpeciesMinnesota Valley NWR - Saving Birds One Window at a TimeSep 26, 2022Woman wearing jacket with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo releasing a butterflyOur PartnersBaltimore Residents Flock to Masonville Cove to Connect with NatureSep 24, 20222 photos of people on road with trash bagsGet InvolvedU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manages Lands and Waters for YouSep 21, 2022Lost Kame Marsh at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in IllinoisOur PeopleMaking new connections: Meet Refuge Manager Cassie SkaggsSep 21, 2022A concrete bridge structure with vertical grates along the sides extending into the water. In the foreground, a floating boom reaches diagonally across the canal.Habitat RestorationLake Mattamuskeet Aquatic Grass Restoration FAQsSep 20, 2022A rainbow over a wetland and green field with dozens of birds flying byHabitat RestorationCreating Healthy HabitatSep 19, 2022A furry, beaver-like animal perches in the mud of a coastal wetland. It uses its paws to gather marsh grass roots to eat.Habitat RestorationGood riddance to bad rodentsSep 16, 2022An overlook near a pond.Our PartnersUpcoming Updates will Refocus Mission & Vision of Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor CenterSep 16, 2022whiskered nutria rodent peers out from marsh grassWildlife ManagementDecades-long Partnership Eradicates Destructive Nutria Rodents from MarylandSep 16, 2022A man teaching a woman how to handle a crossbow while she aims at an archery targetRecreation2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Final RuleSep 15, 2022Waterfowl fly in formation over a marsh with hills in the distance2023 Canada goose hunt at Baskett SloughSep 15, 2022Young Woman In Hunting Gear Stands at Dusk-WetlandsRecreationService Offers New Public Access to Hunting and FishingSep 15, 2022Mountain ridges, sagebrush and distant desert all viewable on a clear day.RecreationTemporary Road Closure at Hart MountainSep 9, 2022Logo that reads "Walk For The Wild" with a graphic that outlines the heads of a bear, alligator, fish, hummingbird and cervidRecreationMinnesota Valley NWR - Walk for the Wild 5K ChallengeSep 8, 2022A large salmon with a red underbelly soars over the whites of rapid waters.Science and TechnologyFailing forwardSep 7, 2022The silhouette of a person in a kayak holding a fishing rod while floating on a large body of water. The sun sets behind them. The sky is colored with vibrant blues and yellows.RecreationThe wilderness of the NortheastSep 1, 2022Three students holding a plantMigratory SpeciesUrban Bird Treaty Program Funds 6 Community-Based Projects in 2022Aug 31, 2022Image of blue headed vireo on branchHistory and CultureFall Artist in ResidenceAug 31, 2022Press ReleaseHabitat RestorationStratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M RefreshAug 30, 2022A crocodile suns on a log.Climate ChangeCrocodile vs. ClimateAug 30, 2022More than a dozen black-and-white birds and tan birds standing clustered together in shallow waterLand ManagementWilderness! There's Nothing Like ItAug 30, 2022ducks and geese mostly in water with 9 flying. trees in backgroundWildlife ManagementDrought Conditions at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Potential Impacts to Recreation OpportunitiesAug 29, 2022Picture of Tule Lake South end looking East to the PeninsulaLand ManagementLower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges Announce 2022-23 Hunt Season ClosureAug 26, 2022A logo with an image of a bird soaring over a marsh and the words National Wildlife Refuge Association next to itOur PeopleNational Wildlife Refuge Association 2022 Award WinnersAug 23, 2022a large flock of sandhill cranes in front of a lone tree in a wetlandClimate ChangeReshaping Bosque del Apache for a climate-ready futureAug 22, 2022Indigo bunting perched on plantRecreationWildlife Photography at Muscatatuck NWRAug 18, 2022A tiny sea turtle hatchling crawls across the sand to the ocean at Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.RecreationSummer SightsAug 16, 2022A wide view of the river with a field of Cahaba lilies.RecreationRefuge grows, and blooms, in AlabamaAug 12, 2022Scott Covington holding a fresh caught fish in his hands while out fishing.Climate ChangeClimate Change with Scott CovingtonAug 8, 2022orange and blue sky over waterLand ManagementGreat American Outdoors Act Makes Public Lands More AccessibleAug 4, 2022A bison grazing in the foreground with mountains and a city and electrical infrastructure in the backgroundGet InvolvedNational Wildlife Refuge WeekAug 4, 2022A herd of elk on a snow butte with the Teton Range in the backdrop.RecreationRefuge Addresses Comments on Commercial Special Use Permit Fee ChangesAug 2, 2022bottomland hardwood forestLand ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquires Nearly 250 Acres in East TexasAug 2, 2022a woman wearing a service uniform shows a turtle to a small boyOur PeopleTried-and-true friend: Cindy HeffleyJul 29, 2022View of wetlands from the boardwalk at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland.Get InvolvedService Seeks Public Input to Improve Access to Federal LandsJul 27, 2022Painting of an ocean waves on a beach on canvasHistory and CultureMeet the Summer Artist in Residence - Tamara MajorJul 26, 2022A wood cabin stands in the snow at the edge of a forest.RecreationCamping is a Treat at These National Wildlife RefugesJul 21, 2022Scenic view of John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationConservación y communidad - conservation and communityJul 19, 2022children play in a tree in the forestOur PeopleChildren Get Their Hands Dirty During “Be the Biologist” Junior Ranger Program at Trinity River NWRJul 19, 2022A group of students kneel next to each other in a semi circle as their teacher stands on the left end of the semi circle. Each student has a single potted plant in front of them. They are either looking at their plant or listening to their instructor who is also in a kneeling-sitting position holding out a green and shrubby potted plant.Habitat RestorationAgua es Vida - Water is LifeJul 18, 2022Sunrise over the Okefenokee Swamp.History and CultureMuscogee Nation Visits “Most Blissful Spot of the Earth.”Jul 14, 2022Multiple vehicle tire treads leading into the distance on an empty beachRecreationPublic Comment Period Open for Draft Fishing Compatibility DeterminationJul 13, 2022Tule Lake Sump 1A DryLand ManagementTule Lake and Lower Klamath Refuges Habitat Conditions 2022Jul 13, 2022Mentored turkey hunt group photo at Wallkill River National Wildlife RefugeRecreationHooked on huntingJul 13, 2022J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge Sandhill Crane observed taking flightHabitat RestorationWorking to Prevent a New Dust BowlJul 8, 2022a freshwater mussel in the palm of a person's handOur People“Musseling” Back from Near ExtinctionJul 7, 2022A colorful coastal sunrise over the marsh lights up the sky and reflects of the frozen landscapeOur PartnersConnecting Visitors to NatureJul 1, 2022An overlook near a pond.Final Environmental Assessment for Replacement Visitor CenterJun 30, 2022A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationHunters as ConservationistsJun 30, 2022Tufted Puffin feeding off the coast of Kodiak National Wildlife RefugeScience and TechnologyTufted puffins as sea sentinelsJun 30, 2022Tufted puffin perched on a cliff with bright orange feet showingScience and TechnologyPuzzling about puffinsJun 30, 2022Fish and wildlife staff peer into a mess of abandoned and mangled lobster trapsOur PartnersSeabirds and the struggle against marine debris in the Gulf of MaineJun 29, 2022A narrow portion of bay surrounded by forest on the far side and green wetland on the near sideHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges Along the Lewis and Clark TrailJun 27, 2022A vertical portion of a rainbow over amber waves of steppe grassRecreationRainbows Over RefugesJun 27, 2022Two small mostly white birds with black eyes walk on a sandy beachWildlife WondersThe Beach, Wildlife and YouJun 27, 2022A woman in a brown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform with a broad smile on her face holding a frame around herself. On the frame are the words Latino Conservation Week.Get InvolvedLatino Conservation WeekJun 23, 2022A group of people in formal attire standing in front of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.Our PartnersHispanic Access Foundation interns kick off summer with the ServiceJun 23, 2022tree planter hands another a sapling in the forestClimate ChangeSpruce by spruce, replanting a more resilient VermontJun 22, 2022A couple dozen pronghorns running over dry sagebrush land as the setting sun casts an orange glow over the whole sceneRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #2Jun 15, 2022A kayaker paddling today a setting sunset on a pond surrounded by evergreen treesRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #3Jun 15, 2022A brown bear standing and touching a piece of light green vegetation with water in the backgroundRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #4Jun 15, 2022Three small gray-white-and-brown birds with disheveled feathers huddle together on a thin straw-like reedRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #6Jun 15, 2022A brown-and-amber-colored dragonfly perched on a flowerRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #1Jun 15, 2022A small white, black and gray bird perched on a tiny branch in a tree with brown leavesRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #10Jun 15, 2022A cloudy, orange sky at dawn over a marsh, with mountains barely visible on the distant horizonRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #7Jun 15, 2022A spindly walking stick bug on a horizontal wooden rail looking out over a wooded flood plainRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #8Jun 15, 2022A large white-gray bird gull on an ocean beach with nine much smaller birds (sanderlings) next to itRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #9Jun 15, 2022Aerial view of an island atoll surrounded by sandy reef in the deep blue oceanWildlife Management"Hope Spots" in the OceanJun 15, 2022A couple dozen white-ish gray birds standing in shallow water in a forested settingHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges Along the Trail of TearsJun 15, 2022Boardwalk at Beaverdam Creek SwampRecreationBeaverdam Swamp Boardwalk reopens at Wheeler National Wildlife RefugeJun 14, 2022fish and wildlife biologist sits in the marsh holding a sparrowClimate ChangeHow one small bird can teach us about an entire marsh ecosystem in a changing climateJun 14, 2022Firefighters work to contain the Swan Lake Fire in Alaska in 2019.Land ManagementSwan Lake Fire: A Burn Severity StoryJun 9, 2022Junior Duck Stamp winner stamp of 2021-2022Get InvolvedTop 5 Reasons YOU should buy a Duck Stamp!Jun 8, 2022Two hunter with shotgun raised from camouflage dirt mounds.Recreation2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Proposed RuleJun 8, 2022A tall, slender stone lighthouse on a rocky coast of the deep blue oceanHistory and CultureLighthouses of the Refuge SystemJun 8, 2022A medium-size bird with black and white feathers and a long tail standing on a rock in a fieldRecreationVisiting a National Park? Try a National Wildlife Refuge, TooJun 8, 20222 people stand in front of an airplaneMigratory SpeciesBecoming a Pilot Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceJun 8, 2022small pine tree in grassHabitat RestorationRestoring watershed forestsJun 7, 2022Coastal marsh under a bright blue skyExpanding Conservation at Aransas National Wildlife RefugeJun 6, 2022Boggy LiatrisExpanding Conservation at Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugeJun 6, 2022A view of forest with mountains on the horizonClimate ChangeSeeing the future forest through the treesJun 6, 2022a raised, wooden platform trail snakes through a mature forestRecreationWheelchair-accessible trails of the NortheastJun 3, 2022Photo shows two small rabbits in a woody habitat, one is looking towards the camera while the other passes behind.Wildlife ManagementRabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed for first time in endangered riparian brush rabbitsMay 27, 2022An intricately patterned turtle seen from above against a white backdropHow you can help turtlesMay 19, 2022A large group of people standing under a pavilion smiling. A tent is seen in the background with the words "Elizabeth NJ Partnership" printed on the frontRecreationHike it Baby! A special Mother's Day in Elizabeth, New JerseyMay 18, 20223 green, teal, brown glossy ibia fly just above grassy groundMigratory SpeciesGlossy IbisMay 17, 2022FWS Visitor services staffer shows interpretive panel to visitorsHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports Ecosystem RestorationMay 13, 2022Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shouldersEndangered Species ActFederal Officials Seek Assistance in Investigation of Red Wolf DeathMay 13, 2022A bright yellow kayak glides through on a glass-smooth river surrounded by towering evergreen trees. In the distance ominous clouds hover in a clearing sky on the horizon.Migratory SpeciesSearching for Wonder Among the SparrowsMay 12, 2022A group of people stand smiling in tallgrass outsideGet InvolvedVolunteers Make our YearMay 12, 2022aerial view of sprawling wetlands with hills in the backgroundWildlife WondersWetlands of Alaska's Kanuti RefugeMay 12, 2022Small blue fishWildlife WondersDefying the oddsMay 11, 2022A man in a brown uniform stands in front of a FWS bannerForce multiplierMay 11, 2022whooping crane close upMigratory SpeciesRecord High Number of Whooping Cranes Wintered in TexasMay 9, 2022A woman with long brown hair stands on a trail framed by forest. Her hands are on her hips. She wears glasses and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Uniform.Our PeopleConfronting climate changeMay 9, 2022A latina woman wearing an orange personal flotation device canoeing on a riverRecreationAmerica's Great OutdoorsMay 6, 2022StoryOzark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge seeks input on draft Compatibility Determination for cultural resource use.May 1, 2022Birds fly over desert wetland with mountains in background.Wildlife WondersAsh Meadows is the Galapagos of the Mojave DesertApr 28, 2022Two bird eggs nested green and brown grass with feathers next to themWildlife WondersEggs!Apr 27, 2022Full forest full of green trees with green plants on the ground.Habitat RestorationA Breath of Fresh Air: Restoring Bottomland Hardwood Forests in KansasApr 27, 2022a vast wetland with water moving through marsh grassesHabitat RestorationSetting salt marsh standardsApr 26, 2022Red-breasted migratory birds called red knots crowd the water's edge to feed on the eggs of horseshoe crabs in spring in Mispillion Harbor in Delaware.RecreationSpring MarvelsApr 22, 2022a man in Service uniform stands near a salt marsh with a refuge boundary sign behind himClimate ChangeRedefining conservation in a changing climateApr 22, 2022a bear in a creek with snow on the banksWildlife WondersSharing the landscape as bears wake up from hibernationApr 21, 2022The common loon known as ABJ on the water with two chicksWildlife WondersThe oldest known common loonsApr 20, 2022A young woman fishing from a platformRecreationGone FishingApr 19, 2022Four tan-black-and-white birds with long gray bills probing sand for food at the beachRecreationWhere the Birds AreApr 19, 2022A latina woman wearing an orange personal flotation device canoeing on a riverRecreationSerenity on the WaterApr 19, 2022A large white bird soaring in blue sky with its long white-and-black wings spread the width of the photoWildlife WondersRefuge Animals From A to ZApr 19, 2022a woman in a US Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and hat holds her hand over a saltmarsh ditchClimate ChangePartnering across Parker RiverApr 15, 2022Different plants with different shades of green in a woodlandPachaug-Ledyard focus area final preacquisition compatibility determinationsApr 14, 2022An illustration of a great blue heron with a curved neck on top of a blue backgroundRecreationRecreate ResponsiblyApr 12, 2022Sun rays shining through dark clouds over a green-and-brown landscapeLand ManagementThe Wildlife Refuges of CaliforniaApr 11, 2022A granite monument honoring the armed forces that defended Midway from the Japanese on June 4-7, 1942History and CultureThe Midway Atoll You Might Not KnowApr 11, 2022A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationWhy Hunting Is Allowed on RefugesApr 11, 2022Wetland at Mashpee NWROur PartnersBird's Eye View of Cape Cod OspreysApr 9, 2022Three adult bald eagles in a nestWildlife WondersEagle trio sees parenting success in IllinoisApr 8, 2022A child's hand holds a green acorn in its palmOur PeopleMini nature moments with kidsApr 7, 2022Kentucky Junior Duck Stamp Best of Show 2022Our PartnersKentucky Junior Duck Stamp ProgramApr 5, 2022Image of a watercolor painting of a white-breasted nuthatch perched upside-down on the trunk of a birch treeNative birds in watercolorApr 5, 2022Three young adults remove a barrier in a field.Get InvolvedYouth OpportunitiesApr 5, 2022Sand dollar on driftwoodRecreationSpring 2022-Cape Romain NWRApr 4, 2022An aerial view of a cliffside that abuts a large green river. Trees cover the land in various shades of green and yellow. Adjacent to the cliffs are marshlands.Our PartnersReturn to the riverApr 1, 2022Aerial photo of the Cully Park Native Gathering GardenHistory and CultureHealing the Soul by Healing the LandMar 31, 2022a black fuzzy caterpillar walks across the snowWildlife WondersSpring Equinox Marks Change in AlaskaMar 31, 2022New England aster in bloom with big bluestem and a large wetland in the background studded with trumpeter swansConservation Partner of the YearMar 30, 2022Looking up from the inside of a cave, the entrance is a window-view of a green forest.Climate ChangeThe Forests Hold Carbon, and CashMar 28, 2022Fields of poppiesWildlife ManagementPresident’s $2B Service Budget Request Prioritizes Conservation, Key Administration InitiativesMar 28, 2022Still ponds in a marsh are covered with waterfowl. Brown marsh grasses and leafless trees are in the foreground. Snow covered mountains are immediately beyond the ponds.Spring Wings Bird FestivalMar 28, 20224 youth standing in a line behind an aluminum canoe outsideApply Now for Summer Work CrewMar 23, 2022A group of people standing behind Nevada governor Steve Sisolak during a document signing eventOur PartnersGovernor Sisolak Signs Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Partnership Agreement in NevadaMar 23, 2022A ruby throated hummingbird hovering upwards to a light purple flower to feed.Land ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ManualMar 23, 2022tree trunk, branches lies across path in dirtHabitat RestorationBuilding Back a Better WetlandMar 17, 2022A man using a large video camera standing on a beach filming a crab in the waterLand ManagementFilming Activities in the National Wildlife Refuge SystemMar 17, 2022Mist rises off a river at sunrise.RecreationFun Facts About Refuge Rivers and TrailsMar 16, 2022Raccoon standing in a tree hollowPart of the Hole-in-the Tree GangMar 15, 2022Large brown, grey & white cat crouching on the groundNot the Missing LynxMar 8, 2022A big flock of ducks flies in the orange light of sunset.Habitat RestorationPrescribed Fire along the Rio GrandeMar 8, 20223 people stack concrete structures in shallow waterClimate ChangeA New, Natural NormalMar 8, 2022A pair of dolphins (marine mammals with tails and flippers) cruise through blue waters.Wildlife WondersWildlife VideosMar 8, 2022People in bright orange and yellow rain gear in an orange skiff boat through choppy waters through a rain spattered lens. A blue and white ship is in the background.Our PeopleWeather reigns (and rains), but the research goes onMar 7, 2022Woman with white skin drum leads group of people walking down a road. Kids on bikes flank her.History and CultureUnangax people remember the Forgotten WarMar 7, 2022Blue and white ship sails towards land over calm blue waters and a blue sky with a few clouds.Science and TechnologySailing the Oceans of AlaskaMar 7, 2022Painting of a green-winged teal drake floating in a wetlandGet InvolvedNevada Junior Duck Stamp ProgramMar 5, 2022Dozens of shorebirds wading in a coastal area with white sand, green vegetation onshoreRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #5Mar 3, 2022Historic log cabin surrounded by pine treesRecreationDiscover the Hidden Forest CabinMar 2, 2022A herd of deer-like animals called pronghorn runs across the plains.Land ManagementWildlife CorridorsMar 1, 2022A hard hat worn by a USFWS Maintenance Action Team member during a construction project at Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge.Refuge Visitor Center closed for RenovationsMar 1, 2022A mountainous island covered in green vegetation emerges from bright blue waterLand ManagementMarine Areas, Islands and CoastsFeb 28, 2022A black and white portrait of a black man -- A Fish and Wildlife Service employee, squatting behind a sedated, trapped bearOur PeopleConservation and diversityFeb 25, 2022White orchids in a green field of wild plants.Habitat RestorationBeauty Amidst Beastly ThreatFeb 24, 2022The setting sun casts a golden glow on coastal marshes.History and CultureHonoring Black History on National Wildlife RefugesFeb 7, 2022Paw prints in the snow -- with two two pads side by side followed by an exclamation point -- are those of a pygmy rabbit.Wildlife WondersSnow TracksJan 20, 2022A smiling woman raises her arm high while a group of people standing around her smile at her and applaud.Get InvolvedFor FriendsJan 14, 2022Large oak tree at Big Oaks NWRRecreationBig Oaks Reopened April 17Jan 14, 2022Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.Wildlife WondersAmerica's Birdiest PlacesJan 13, 2022A red-haired boy looks at the camera through binoculars.RecreationCompetitive BirdingJan 11, 2022A seal opens its mouth wide while it rests on land at St. Paul Island, within Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.RecreationSuper ShotsJan 11, 2022Pronghorn graze in golden light at sunrise at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.RecreationTips for Great PhotosJan 11, 2022A ground view of a prairie with purple and yellow flowersWildlife ManagementWaterfowl Production AreasJan 11, 2022A green tree frog at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas.RecreationPhoto ContestsJan 11, 2022A hummingbird sips nectar from a flowering plant at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife Wonders10 Birds to SeeJan 10, 2022A man in hunting gear standing in a forest opening using a moose callRecreationUnforgettable HuntingJan 10, 2022Two men carrying guns and backpacks walk across grassland next to a body of water with their hunting dogRecreationTips for Hunters and Non-HuntersJan 10, 2022"Gentle stream flowing from the headwaters of a river in autumn forest. Rocks and fallen foliage on the shoreLand ManagementRolling alongJan 10, 2022a polar bear in AlaskaA Polar Bear Year: SummerJan 7, 2022Gun hunter walking across fieldRecreationHunting Opportunities at MuscatatuckDec 27, 2021A machine operator sprays a black arc of sediment into the marsh.Climate ChangeManaging for Climate ChangeDec 23, 2021Large meadow of pink fireweed flowersWildlife WondersFireweedDec 21, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicTexas National Wildlife Refuges Grow by More than 7,000 Acres in 2021Dec 20, 2021a beaver dam in a wetlandWildlife WondersBeavers Can Build, but Rivers Rule the RoostDec 19, 2021A group of five men and women cutting a ribbon with a pair of oversized scissors. There are a few onlookers in the background.Climate ChangeOfficials, volunteers celebrate improvements at Pea Island National Wildlife RefugeDec 17, 2021Sunset on seasonal wetland at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationTittabawassee River Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge ExpansionDec 16, 2021A polar bear adult and cub sit on ice.Climate ChangeClimate Change ImpactsDec 16, 2021Sunset on seasonal wetland at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationTittabawassee River Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Restoration ProjectDec 16, 2021a black and white chickadee perched on a snowy branchWildlife Wonders“Tshcick-a-dee-dee” ChickadeesDec 15, 2021Aerial view of water and land split upClimate ChangeA model for the futureDec 9, 2021Paddlers navigate rapids on Alaska’s Sheenjek RiverWildlife WondersRivers: America’s LifebloodDec 9, 2021fish hold in a weirScience and TechnologyAnatomy of a Fish WeirDec 3, 2021TUPU headshotWildlife WondersSeabirds of the Pacific NorthwestDec 1, 2021A single white feather rests on cracked, brown, dry mud.RecreationFrequently Asked Questions for Stillwater NWRDec 1, 2021A wetland scene with clouds reflecting in very still water.RecreationAccommodations for Disabled Hunters at Stillwater NWRDec 1, 2021An osprey chick in a basket lined with a towelGet InvolvedWhat to do if you find baby wildlife in NevadaNov 30, 2021Joshua tree and mojave yucca plants in the foreground; mountains rising in the backgroundOur PartnersWatch the Wild Speaker SeriesNov 27, 2021black brant flying in front of a grassy hillMigratory SpeciesPacific black brant migration and what they can teach usNov 26, 2021WWII soldiers behind gun with snowy hillside in the distanceHistory and CultureRefuge and RemembranceNov 24, 2021In the foreground a shed antler sitting on purple tundra flowers, and in the distance coastal watersHistory and Culture“We walked in the same path as my ancestors”Nov 24, 2021A scenic view from the top of White Horse Hill overlooking woodlands and prairieHistory and CulturePassion and Persistence Pays off for Dakota ElderNov 24, 2021An empty road heads into the distance while dark, ominous clouds fill the sky aboveRecreationWatch Us on The Spirit of NevadaNov 23, 2021Mountains rising sharply up from the desert floorLand ManagementLife Zones in the Mojave DesertNov 23, 2021A pipe pumping water into canal during electrofishing used to capture native fish.Wildlife ManagementOld canal gets new lifeNov 22, 2021Sunset over the desertGet InvolvedFind Us on FacebookNov 19, 2021Bristlecone pine above treelineLand ManagementWatch the Refuge VideoNov 17, 2021Hedgehog Cactus blooming with mountains in distanceLand ManagementWatch Us on PBSNov 17, 2021Close-up view of a desert bighorn sheepWildlife WondersTips for Sighting Desert Bighorn SheepNov 17, 2021Sunset at Ninepipe National Wildlife RefugeOur PartnersCommon Ground, Sacred BondsNov 9, 2021people stand on a corral in front of the Rocky Mountains mountain rangeOur PartnersSongs on the Wind, Hooves on the LandscapeNov 5, 2021And old black and white photo of a ship and Blackbeard wharf.Wildlife ManagementWhen a pandemic ragedNov 5, 2021An osprey chick in a basket lined with a towelWildlife ManagementBaby Birds and Injured Wildlife in CaliforniaNov 4, 2021Otay River water flows into the newly-breached former salt ponds on the San Diego Bay NWR.Habitat RestorationOtay River Estuary Restoration ProjectOct 29, 2021Eerie blue coloring of a blurred image of person holding invasive green crabLand ManagementAlaska Invasive Species Fright FestOct 28, 2021person sitting in front of a stark mountain landscape near a riverOur People#WeAreUSFWS: Cohort of Senior Social Scientists Joins the ServiceOct 27, 2021A western painted turtle with a repaired shellWildlife WondersRehabilitation saves a tough turtleOct 19, 2021An eastward view of St. Andrews Bay and the Fort Morgan Peninsula in coastal Alabama.Wildlife ManagementPreserving utopia: Pilot Town’s history and addition to Bon SecourOct 18, 2021Children Hiking on Sheepy Ridge with Staff at Tule Lake NWRFor Parents and EducatorsOutdoor games!Oct 6, 2021A profile of a brown bear with a salmon in her mouthWildlife WondersFat Bear Diet PlanOct 1, 2021Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Wildlife ManagementStone Lakes NWR Waterfowl Hunting Blind InformationOct 1, 2021Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Wildlife ManagementStone Lakes NWR Waterfowl Hunting Rules and RegulationsOct 1, 2021a man bringing in a fish in a netMigratory SpeciesDandy Dollies of Far-North AlaskaSep 30, 2021man standing on a fish wheel platform in a large riverWildlife WondersMade in Alaska: Bering CiscoSep 29, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementNorthwest Montana Wetland Management District Announces Draft Environmental AssessmentSep 28, 2021A bronze plaque on a large rock amid green vegetationOur PeopleRemembering Rich Guadagno (1962-2001)Sep 11, 2021Channel on F and G Street with building in backgroundF and G Street Marsh Contaminant Cleanup Project (Operable Unit 3)Sep 10, 2021A yellow fish tail covered with dark spots. The sun is shining through the tail and glinting off the water in the background.RecreationExpert Tips to Hook the Perfect FishAug 18, 2021Photo of kids fishing at a lakeRecreationA Guide to Fishing for the First TimeAug 18, 2021group around sign reading Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. All in masksRecreationDenver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: A Refuge for AllAug 18, 2021Wetlands scene with emergent grasses and ducks. A square building with a is on a levee beyond an area of open water.RecreationPhoto Blind at Pixley RefugeAug 17, 2021A small rodent with brown fur and a large, dark eye rests on all fours beneath a small bush on sandy soil.Wildlife ManagementDon't call it a comeback. We've been here for years.Aug 17, 2021a brown and green and white hummingbird hovers at a pink group of flowersMigratory SpeciesFast and FuriousAug 11, 2021A woman aims her camera at birds through a photography blind at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.RecreationPhoto Blinds on Wildlife RefugesAug 10, 2021A woman crouching down to take a photo of pinkish wildflowersRecreationHow Photographers Can HelpAug 9, 2021A close-up of a sea snail perched on a coral skeleton emphasizes waves in the coral.RecreationPhoto Tips for KidsAug 9, 2021Piping plover adult and chick on beach at Rachel Carson National Wildlife RefugeMigratory SpeciesPlovers and people -- an essential unionAug 5, 2021A colorful red and blue fish underwater looking into the cameraEndangered Species ActSigns of breeding success are sweet for rare candy dartersAug 4, 2021White birds with black-tipped wings and long yellow beaks fly over water at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota.RecreationBirdingAug 4, 2021Still ponds in a marsh are covered with waterfowl. Brown marsh grasses and leafless trees are in the foreground. Snow covered mountains are immediately beyond the ponds.RecreationMarsh Foot at Stillwater NWRAug 1, 2021River in autumnOur PeopleAnimals, birds... and chupacabrasJul 30, 2021Three bald eagles on a nest at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge.Wildlife WondersWildlife WebcamsJul 28, 2021A young Black woman wearing a backpack and holding binoculars and smiling, looks off into the distance under a cloudy blue sky.Wildlife WondersFind Your Birding CommunityJul 28, 2021a small black, white, and yellow bird perched on a tree branchEndangered Species ActSongbird point count surveysJul 27, 2021a northern lake with fall colorsHistory and CultureFish Camp and FamilyJul 21, 2021A Native Alaskan wearing a warm camo jacket pulling a white and silver fish out of the iceHistory and CultureWinter Sheefish: ice fishing for Alaska's largest whitefishJul 21, 2021dragonfly on a bankWildlife WondersDragons and DamselsJul 21, 2021wetlands sprawl out across the landscape from aboveWildlife WondersWinding River, Wetland WonderJul 14, 2021man standing by a riverOur PeopleA lifetime on the land, a gift for finding the lostJul 14, 2021viewed from an airplane window: a pair of polar bears walk across a snowy landscape.Wildlife WondersA Polar Bear Year: SpringJul 13, 2021person's hands holding a bright red fish with heartsMigratory SpeciesFish Fasts 20 Months for Chance at LoveJul 13, 2021An aerial view of Falkner Island, lighthouse, and building, in CTHistory and Culture11 interesting facts about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lighthousesJul 6, 2021A polar bear walks through ice fog across the winter landscape.Wildlife WondersA Polar Bear Year: Early WinterJul 6, 2021An orange-and-black monarch butterfly sips nectar from an orange flower.Wildlife WondersFive Super Stops on the Monarch Migration TrailJun 25, 2021Image of Malheur Lake at sunsetRecreationConserving While Black: Breaking down barriers in the conservation communityJun 23, 2021View of a pond in the forestLand ManagementA family’s refuge for four generations, a wildlife refuge in perpetuityJun 15, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicGet InvolvedAumento de la Financiación para Apoyar Programas Urbanos InclusivosJun 12, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicGet InvolvedIncreased Funding to Support Inclusive Urban ProgramJun 12, 2021Watercolor painting of a prickly pear cactusHistory and CultureMeet the 2021 Artist in Residence - Rosalie HaizlettJun 1, 2021two whooping cranes walk in a wetlandWildlife ManagementCounting the Wild WhoopersMay 28, 20217 grey birds fly over a wetlandNational Wildlife Refuges Abound With Gorgeous WetlandsMay 21, 2021Flames run in a pattern on the ground as firefighters with drip torches are pictured in the background. Trees spaces our surround the areaUsing prescribed fire to improve habitat and save wildlifeMay 17, 2021FWS Patrol Captain Kelly Knutson, a Federal Wildlife Officer, and a U.S. Forest Service agent stand next to patrol vehicles (one white truck and the other is tan) with there backs showing.Wildlife CrimeFederal Wildlife Officer’s Persistence Leads to Justice in Large Scale Timber TheftMay 12, 2021A male Attwater's Prairie Chicken walks across a grassy areaEndangered Species ActA Remarkable ReturnApr 29, 2021Kurt Steinke, an Electronics Engineer with the Abernathy Fish Technology Center adjusts an electroshocker's current and broadcast range as part of a study to control common carp densities at Malheur NWR Lake.Science and TechnologyBringing Waterfowl Back to Malheur National Wildlife RefugeApr 22, 2021A western yellow-billed cuckoo sits in a treeHabitat RestorationThe Benefits of Floodplain RestorationApr 20, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementConservation Area to Preserve Access, Protect Habitat, and Provide for Sustainable Timber HarvestMar 25, 2021Two curious animals with long necks and what looks like black masks around their eyes peek out from a burrow in the ground.RecreationWildlife ViewingMar 16, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementService Seeks Input on Habitat Managment Plan at San Luis ValleyMar 9, 2021Waterfowl gather in a marsh at sunrise. Overhead more waterfowl fly. There are thick blue and grey clouds tinged in orange.History and CultureHarriet Tubman homestead discoveredFeb 18, 2021A forest composed of many small trees and a grassy/shrub understoryLand ManagementNational Refuge adds 400-plus acres in KentuckyFeb 11, 2021Black and white photo of more than 100 young African American men in uniform posing in front of a buildingHistory and CultureUnsung heroes of American conservationFeb 3, 2021Close up of a USFWS patch on a uniform shirtOur PeopleCareersJan 1, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPartnerships at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Identify Solutions to Remedy Water ImpairmentDec 23, 2020Kneeling man picks up a handful of sand with a body of water in the backgroundHabitat RestorationDredging up the past at Antioch DunesDec 16, 2020A field of tall waving grass is visible in the foreground. Behind that, near the horizon, trees begin to appear, and behind them green mountains. The sky is blue with spectacular white clouds.Our PartnersReconnecting Lenape Tribes to their homelandsDec 7, 2020A small, brownish-gray riparian brush rabbit sits on a trailEndangered Species ActVaccinating Wild Rabbits Against a Deadly VirusDec 2, 2020A pond between northern forests with rolling mountains behind itHabitat RestorationChop, drop, and rollNov 5, 2020An expansive flat landscape of long, verdant grass is seen underneath a blue sky with intermittent white clouds.Habitat RestorationBuilding Great Marsh Resiliency from the Bottom-UpOct 5, 2020A group of youth standing in front of a faux rock wall. Some of the kids hold blue pastic badgesFor Parents and EducatorsDesert NWR Junior Refuge Ranger ResourcesOct 1, 2020decorative blue wavy line graphicEndangered Species ActLost Trail Conservation Area Proposed in Northwest MontanaSep 16, 2020An owl flies over burning vegetation and smokeEmergency ManagementManaging FireJul 1, 2020A pink and green humming bird with rapidly flapping wings pokes it's nose into a flower to collect nectarWildlife WondersWings of LifeMar 31, 2020Two men in a small motorboat assessing water quality on a river in fallOur PeopleThe WaterkeepersMar 11, 2020Black and white photo of around 20 African American men in a line in the woods.History and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges with Ties to African American HistoryFeb 9, 2020A brown sheep with big curled horns gets its photo snapped by a trail camera at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona.Science and TechnologyWildlife SelfiesJan 2, 2020White-tailed deer are silhouetted against a pre-dawn sky in North Dakota.Wildlife WondersA Few Words for Nature NerdsDec 31, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementAdaptive Strategies for Management at National Elk RefugeDec 31, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersQuivira National Wildlife Refuge and Big Bend Groundwater Management District 5 Meet to Discuss Water ManagementDec 19, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementFinal Decision to Guide Management and Continue Conservation Legacy at the National Bison RangeDec 17, 2019A cluster of bright yellow flowers called sneezeweed grows at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife WondersNative Wildflowers Turn Up the ColorNov 15, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicHistory and CultureEntrance Signs Installed in Traditional Native Languages and English at Two National Wildlife RefugesNov 14, 2019A dragonfly with a long body and four black-spotted wings rests on the end of a reed or blade of grass.Wildlife WondersDragonfly Watching on Wildlife RefugesNov 14, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementDraft Plan for Future Wildlife Management Open for Public CommentSep 30, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPartnership Adds Bird Habitat to Smith Lake Waterfowl Production AreaSep 16, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementPublic Invited to Participate in a 30-Day Review Period for Management Plan at the National Bison RangeSep 5, 2019A long view of a snowy field with the bright yellow sun shining just at the horizonWildlife WondersWinter in the Heart of AlaskaAug 16, 2019A pair of dolphins (marine mammals with tails and flippers) cruise through blue waters.For Parents and Educators8 Powerful Lessons the Ocean Can TeachJun 19, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPublic Invited to Participate in 45-Day Comment Period on Proposed New Management PlanApr 4, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersRainwater Basin Wetland Management District Helping Neighboring Ranchers After FloodsMar 21, 2019Far north lake reflects conifers at Arookstook National Wildlife Refuge in MaineHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuge Names and their Indigenous RootsNov 20, 2018decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementSan Luis Valley Conservation Area Established in ColoradoSep 14, 2018A mother holding a hunting rifle with her two young daughters crouching next to a bay of hale in a green field. All three are in camouflage.RecreationPassing Along the Hunting EthicSep 1, 2018Man stands at the front of a ship holding a microphone. A lihthouse is seen behindOur PartnersHe speaks for the seaJul 9, 2018A small pond surrounded by leafy green vegetation, a few standing dead trees and verdant forestWildlife ManagementTrappingJun 23, 2018decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationProposed Hunting Expansion for Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in UtahJun 8, 2018Sun peeks through orange and pink clouds over calm marsh.Watching Out for WetlandsJun 7, 2018A large white bird with black legs, black markings around its eyes, and a long bill wading about to grab a blue crab out of shallow waterScience and TechnologyCan you track me now?Feb 2, 2018A woman stands in a pond holding what looks like a stick or gauge.Get InvolvedStudent PlacementJan 10, 2018A masked bobwhite quail walks along a patch of gravel and dirt.Our PartnersBobwhite Aboard, Bobwhite AboundJan 1, 2018A deer and fawn appear close up, with ears raised, on a remote-action trail camera at Klamath Marshal National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.RecreationA Quality HarvestNov 30, 2017desert bighorn sheep run down a rocky slopeWildlife ManagementGuardians of the Desert BighornNov 17, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationHunting and Fishing Opportunities on North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges ExpandedNov 7, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationPossible Waterfowl Hunting on Sand Lake National Wildlife RefugeOct 18, 2017a rock in the foreground serves as a lookout across a desert landscape with a dry lakebed and mountains in the distanceRecreationBeyond the Bright LightsOct 6, 2017A small floating group of fire ants surrounds a blade of grass and floats on top of still waterWildlife ManagementInvasive fire ants make problems for Attwater's Prairie ChickenSep 25, 2017The forest of Phillis IslandRecreationA non-hunter’s guide to huntingSep 20, 2017Volunteers Chuck and Betty Mulcahy, wearing hats and hiking clothes, survey trumpeter swans and cygnets weekly from atop a butte at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming.Get Involved10,000-Plus Hours and CountingSep 20, 2017A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationGood Hunting May Be Closer Than You ThinkSep 1, 2017Red caribou meat being cut into slices and cubes on a kitchen tableHistory and CultureSupplementing the Family TableSep 1, 2017A dense stand of dozens of tall, slender longleaf pine treesOur PartnersLongleaf Pine for GeorgiansAug 22, 2017a small black, white, and yellow bird perched on a tree branchMigratory SpeciesBackpacks for birdsAug 17, 2017Two curious animals with long necks and what looks like black masks around their eyes peek out from a burrow in the ground.Endangered Species ActNew Hope for FerretsJul 5, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationSummertime Fishing at National Fish Hatcheries and National Wildlife RefugesJun 6, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementFWS Begins Planning Efforts for the National Bison RangeMay 17, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementEnvironmental Assessment for Eastern South Dakota Fire Management PlanFeb 10, 2017A black and white striped woodpecker with red patch on the top of its head, dark wings with white spotsGet Involved’Tis the Season for the Christmas Bird CountDec 15, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge Management PlanNov 14, 2016StoryLand ManagementNon-Federal Oil and Gas Rule FAQsNov 10, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicEnergyImprovements to Oil and Gas Regulations on Refuge System LandsNov 10, 2016Orange and black birds called Altamira orioles at their hanging nest at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas.RecreationBirding Means Business in South TexasNov 2, 2016Two women coworkers at OMRON Scientific Technologies haul off invasive French broom from Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Refuge.Get InvolvedCompany Spirit on the RefugeSep 1, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationExpanded Urban PartnershipsJul 27, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersUtah Family Land Donation Establishes Bear River Watershed Conservation AreaJun 28, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicEndangered Species ActRecovering Threatened, Endangered Species in Kansas, Utah, MontanaApr 12, 2016Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.RecreationA Lens on NatureSep 14, 2015Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tables Proposal to Expand the Acquisition Boundary of Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife RefugeSep 30, 2014Wetland at the Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeSecretary Jewell and Partners Mark 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act at Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeSep 3, 2014Press ReleaseHunt plan proposed for Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, opportunity for public commentAug 11, 2014Press ReleaseCahaba River National Wildlife Refuge’s River Road Will Be Closed for Improvements Beginning July 28Jul 10, 2014StoryEnergyAbandoned Oilfield EquipmentJul 1, 2014Press ReleaseService to Hold Open House to Announce Fishing Improvements and Other Management Activities at Lake MattamuskeetJun 17, 2014Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coast Guard, and Responsible Party Responds to 50-Barrel Oil Spill on Delta National Wildlife Refuge with Controlled BurnJun 3, 2014Press ReleaseLarge Alligator Struck and Killed on US 64 on Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeMay 28, 2014Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tables Proposal to Expand the Acquisition Boundaries of Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife RefugesApr 23, 2014Press ReleaseWhite River National Wildlife Refuge Renamed in Honor of Dale BumpersApr 18, 2014Press ReleasePublic Meetings Scheduled for Expansion of the Acquisition Boundaries of Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife RefugesMar 25, 2014StoryInvasive Species Eradication Effort Shows Promise for One of World’s Largest Albatross ColoniesMar 24, 2014Press Release2013-2014 Winter Whooping Crane Survey Results Upward Trend ContinuesMar 17, 2014StoryHappy Birthday, National Wildlife Refuge System! Nation’s Premier Wildlife Conservation Network Marks 111 YearsFeb 28, 2014Press ReleaseDeadline to Submit Ideas on Issues and Alternatives to Address Cattle Damage to Islands ExtendedFeb 4, 2014StoryEnergySpills and Leaks are a Recurring Problem at AtchafalayaFeb 1, 2014abstract orange and pink graphicGet InvolvedValle de Oro NWR Partners with USGS & USA National Phenology Network for Pilot ProjectJan 31, 2014StoryGreat Bird Festivals at National Wildlife RefugesJan 10, 2014StorySophisticated Eyes in the Sky Benefit Texas SongbirdsJan 8, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 3, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 1, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 1, 2014StoryValle de Oro Holds Public Meeting on Planning the RefugeDec 21, 2013Press ReleaseRefuge TherapyDec 20, 2013Press ReleaseWildlife Refuge Plans to Address Cattle Damage to IslandsDec 5, 2013StoryNFWF Announces $8.8 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in TexasNov 20, 2013StoryWhooping Crane Spotted at the Brazoria National Wildlife RefugeNov 18, 2013Press ReleaseDetroit River International Wildlife Refuge Celebrates Groundbreaking of Refuge Gateway Visitor CenterNov 8, 2013Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuges Give Economic Boost to Local CommunitiesNov 5, 2013Press ReleaseUrban Wildlife Refuge Initiative Going Strong in SouthwestNov 1, 2013StoryTrinity River Refuge National Public Lands Day Cleanup ResultsSep 30, 2013Press ReleaseGet Your Goose On! (at a National Wildlife Refuge)Sep 27, 2013Press ReleaseNikohu Ecostystem Restoration Project Draft Environmental Assessment Now AvailableSep 18, 2013A group of school-age kids walking along a path in a dry environmentRecreationValle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Holds National Public Lands Day Event: Planning for the future of the RefugeSep 11, 2013Press ReleaseNew Project Leader Announced for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Complex National Wildlife RefugeSep 9, 2013Press ReleasePartnership Permanently Protects Iconic Oregon Coast Headland for People & NatureSep 6, 2013StoryTrinity River Refuge to host big game hunting opportunitiesSep 3, 2013StorySea Turtle Nests Up Dramatically in SoutheastAug 30, 2013StoryGreat Scenic Drives On National Wildlife RefugesAug 22, 2013Press ReleaseKid's Duck Conservation Day at McNary National Wildlife RefugeJul 24, 2013StoryGreat Refuges for BirdingJul 23, 2013Press ReleaseNight Thrills on the RefugeJun 25, 2013Press ReleaseSeabirds Warn of Ocean ChangeJun 19, 2013Press ReleaseMigratory Bird Conservation Commission Approves Acquisition of 9, 000 Acres of Wetlands for National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 5, 2013StorySummer Celebration and Salmon Bake at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeMay 28, 2013A group of birds take off over a body of water at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.Our PeopleU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southwest Region Names Jennifer Owen-White Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge ManagerMay 17, 2013StoryBaron Horiuchi Awarded Rachel Carson Award for Scientific ExcellenceMay 14, 2013StoryKīlauea Point Lighthouse Re-dedication Ceremony Honors Senator Daniel K. InouyeApr 22, 2013StoryRecord of Decision for Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge's Management Plan Now AvailableApr 12, 2013Press ReleaseA New Biological Management Option against Cheatgrass Raises Hope of Western Land ManagersApr 1, 2013StoryKīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge closed for the final phase of lighthouse restorationMar 26, 2013StoryStair Maintenance Planned for Coquille PointMar 22, 2013StoryWildflower Tours Announced for Hanford Reach National MonumentMar 21, 2013StoryAmeriCorps Week at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeMar 14, 2013StoryDeer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Draft Management Plan ReleasedMar 13, 2013Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Analysis Does Not Support Proposed Land Exchange and Road Corridor Through Izembek National Wildlife RefugeFeb 5, 2013StoryU. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers Free Admission to National Wildlife Refuges in Honor of VeteransNov 9, 2012Field of wild lupineU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Partnerships Honored with Interior Department’s 2012 “Partners in Conservation” AwardsOct 19, 2012An emergent marsh composed of spatterdock, herbaceous plants, and wetland-loving shrubs grows along Dead Creek.AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Ashe Announce More than $29 Million to Expand Refuge System, Conserve WetlandsSep 12, 2012Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Service Announces New Hunting Opportunities On Refuges in Fourteen StatesSep 11, 2012Two men carrying guns and backpacks walk across grassland next to a body of water with their hunting dogService Proposes New Hunting Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges in Fourteen StatesJul 11, 2012Press ReleaseHome Values Higher near National Wildlife Refuges, New Study FindsMay 30, 2012Press ReleaseEffects of Climate Change on Wildlife and Habitat Concern Most Visitors to National Wildlife RefugesMay 16, 2012Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuges Earn Consistent High Marks with Visitors, Finds National SurveyMay 15, 2012Press ReleaseHappy 109th Birthday: National Wildlife Refuges Conserve Wildlife, Support Local EconomiesMar 14, 2012Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuge System Birthday Celebrates Nation’s Conservation LegacyMar 7, 2012Press ReleaseSummer Jobs for Youth in America’s Great OutdoorsFeb 16, 2012Press ReleaseSalazar Applauds Legislation Naming Mississippi Refuge After Sam HamiltonFeb 15, 2012StoryRefuge Notebook Brings Natural Science to Life in AlaskaFeb 9, 2012StoryWildlife Refuges Showcase Nature’s Courtship Rituals Long Past Valentine’s DayFeb 7, 2012StoryDing Darling National Wildlife Refuge Earns Sanibel Island Top Place as Travel Destination, Says FrommerJan 23, 2012StoryService to Hold Public Hearing and Reopen Comment Period on the Revised Proposed Critical Habitat Designation and Associated Draft Economic Analysis for the Mississippi Gopher FrogJan 13, 2012StorySnowy Owl Sightings SnowballDec 21, 2011Press ReleaseNew National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Dedicated on Long IslandNov 14, 2011Press ReleaseJames W. Kurth Named U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Chief for the National Wildlife Refuge SystemOct 25, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORSOct 20, 2011Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Celebrates Establishment of Four Conservation Units at Hill CeremonyOct 19, 2011Press ReleaseNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation Makes Donation, Scholarship Matching Grant to Honor September 11 Hero Richard GuadagnoSep 9, 2011Press ReleaseService Expands Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on 10 Refuges Across the NationSep 9, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Unveils Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation AreaSep 7, 2011Press ReleaseService Hosts National Public Lands Day Events at Refuges NationwideAug 31, 2011Press ReleaseWaterfowl Hunters Look Forward to a Good Season on RefugesAug 24, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Announces New Initiative to Support Coalition-Based ConservationJul 14, 2011StoryAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Salazar to Deliver Keynote Address at ‘Conserving the Future’ Conference in WisconsinJul 13, 2011Press ReleaseGreat ‘Staycation’ Destinations: National Wildlife RefugesJul 6, 2011Press ReleaseService Proposes to Expand Hunting Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges in Eight StatesJul 5, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Announces Draft Vision for Future of Refuge SystemJun 23, 2011Press ReleaseFilm Screenings and Stage Production - Open to Public at National Wildlife Refuge System's Conserving the Future ConferenceJun 20, 2011Press ReleaseInterior Secretary Announces Nearly $27 Million for Wetlands Grants for Migratory Birds, $3 Million for Wildlife Refuge AcquisitionsJun 15, 2011Press ReleaseService Fights Battle on MidwayMay 31, 2011Press ReleaseSummer Jobs in America’s Great OutdoorsMar 16, 2011Press ReleaseWOODY NAMED SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEFMar 8, 2011StoryRefuge System Celebrates 108 YearsMar 3, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORSFeb 24, 2011Press ReleaseInterior Secretary Salazar Announces Initiative to Conserve Working Lands and Wildlife Habitat in the Everglades HeadwatersJan 7, 2011StoryNational Wildlife Refuges Waive Fees for Veterans Day, November 11Nov 9, 2010Press ReleaseService, Partners Dedicate America’s 553rd National Wildlife RefugeOct 25, 2010Press ReleaseService Facilities Honored With Federal Energy and Water Management AwardsOct 25, 2010Press ReleaseTurkey Hunting in 2006: An Analysis of Hunter Demographics, Trends, and Economic Impacts; Addendum to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated RecreationOct 21, 2010Press ReleaseCelebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 10-16, 2010Oct 13, 2010StoryNational Wildlife Refuges Join The Big Sit!TMOct 4, 2010Press ReleaseSenate Resolution Designates October 10-16 National Wildlife Refuge WeekSep 28, 2010Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Conservation Fund Renew National Support for Go Zero®Sep 28, 2010StoryService Proposes First Time Hunting on One Refuge Hunting, Fishing Expansion on OthersSep 17, 2010Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Multi-million Dollar Purchase Supporting Wetlands and Funding for Grants to Protect Migratory Waterfowl HabitatSep 15, 2010Press ReleaseService to Continue to Allow Humane Water Stations onBorder RefugeAug 11, 2010Press ReleaseSafe Harbor: Lighthouses of the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 24, 2010Press ReleaseGet Set for Summer in the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 18, 2010Press ReleaseTwo companies awarded $654,000 in stimulus funding for upgrades at Carson National Fish HatcheryMay 5, 2010StoryService to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Planning Process for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation PlanMay 3, 2010Press ReleaseSenator Inouye, Mayor Tavares Break Ground for New Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor CenterApr 8, 2010Press ReleaseFish and Wildlife Service Announces it Will Begin Comprehensive Conservation Planning Process for the Arctic National Wildlife RefugeApr 7, 2010Press ReleaseWater Trails Take Paddlers Deep Inside National Wildlife RefugesApr 6, 2010StoryDing Darling National Wildlife Refuge Earns Sanibel Island Top Place as Travel Destination, Says FrommerJan 23, 2010Press ReleaseTo Green Your Garden, Go NativeJan 12, 2010Press ReleaseColor Me a ConservationistDec 23, 2009Press ReleaseWild Angles - News from the National Wildlife Refuge SystemNov 10, 2009Press ReleaseCountdown to Winter on National Wildlife RefugesNov 10, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Contract Award to Construct Wetland Levees at Tule Lake National Wildlife RefugeSep 2, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Contract Award to Construct Accessible Trail at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeAug 20, 2009Press ReleaseDraft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Klamath Marsh NWR Available for Public ReviewAug 4, 2009StoryWeb Cam Provides Real-Time Access to National Wildlife Refuge Known as “California’s Galapagos"Jul 14, 2009Press ReleaseFinal Comprehensive Conservation Plans Released for Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife RefugesJun 23, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces $1.2 Million Contract Award for Renovation (Phase 2) of Administrative Headquarters at San Francisco Bay National Wildlife RefugeJun 19, 2009Press ReleaseService Awards Contract for Design and Engineering Services for New Administrative Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station at San Diego National Wildlife Refuge ComplexJun 2, 2009Press ReleaseService Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report on Proposed Cullinan Ranch Restoration ProjectMay 20, 2009Press ReleaseInput Sought on Public Use Activities Planned for Cullinan Ranch Unit of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife RefugeMay 8, 2009Press ReleaseTwo California Projects Approved for Grants to Benefit Migratory BirdsMar 13, 2009StoryService to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Land Exchange and Road Corridor for Izembek National Wildlife RefugeMar 9, 2009Press ReleaseService Releases Record of Decision on South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWRJan 30, 2009Press ReleaseDraft Farallon National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Public Review and CommentJan 5, 2009Press ReleaseNew Film Explores Farallon Refuge’s Human Past and Conservation FutureDec 9, 2008Press ReleaseTemporary Fire Restoration ClosureSep 18, 2008Press ReleaseColumbia National Wildlife Refuge To Host Youth Hunt for Canada Goose, Duck and CootSep 15, 2008Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife RefugesSep 14, 2006Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife RefugesJun 29, 2006Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces New Policies to Improve Management of National Wildlife RefugesJun 20, 2006Press ReleaseTom Reed Becomes New Hunting and Fishing Coordinator for the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJan 13, 2004Press ReleaseU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Selects New Manager for National Key Deer RefugeSep 2, 1999Press ReleaseHunting and Fishing Opportunities Abound on National Wildlife Refuges in LouisianaJul 28, 1999Press ReleaseA Record 5300 Acres Reforested in Mississippi Delta Near Yazoo National Wildlife RefugeJul 16, 1999Press ReleaseU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Appoints New Project Leader for St. Vincent National Wildlife RefugeJun 30, 1999Press ReleasePublic Invited to Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge Plan DiscussionMay 12, 1999Press ReleaseNEW PROJECT LEADER FOR MISSISSIPPI SANDHILL CRANE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEApr 27, 1999Press ReleaseFish and Wildlife Service Completes Plan to Expand Bond Swamp National Wildlife RefugeMar 22, 1999Press ReleaseAmerica's First Refuge, pelican island, Celebrates 96th Anniversary; Acquires Additional 38 Acres of LandMar 14, 1999Press ReleaseRETIRED FLORIDA REFUGE MANAGER RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FROM PRESIDENT CLINTON, SECRETARY BABBITTMar 10, 1999Press ReleaseNew Project Leader for Sabine National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 1999Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws From Savannah Harbor Deepening Stakeholder GroupFeb 19, 1999Press ReleaseTwo National Wildlife Refuges Receive $150,000 Reforestation GrantFeb 11, 1999Press ReleaseRight-of-Way Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline to Cross Wheeler Refuge ApprovedJan 19, 1999Press ReleaseNew Manager Appointed to Head North Carolina's Pee Dee National Wildlife RefugeJan 19, 1999Press ReleaseThe Nature Conservancy of Louisiana Completes it's Largest Financial Acquisition of an Important Conservation Area with the Purchase of 4,750 Acres from Plum Creek Timber CompanyJan 14, 1999Press ReleaseExpansion Proposed for Tensas River National Wildlife RefugeJan 5, 1999three whooping cranesLand ManagementService Finalizes Land Protection Plans for Expanding Aransas and Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugesApr 16, 2024large flock of sandhill cranes standing in shallow waterLand ManagementExpansion of 4 National Wildlife Refuges to Conserve Habitat, Protect Species, Support RecreationApr 16, 2024Set of antlers in field with distant snowy mountainsWildlife CrimeAntler Poaching Leads to Fine and Hunting BanApr 16, 2024Sandhill Cranes at Muleshoe National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementService Finalizes Land Protection Plan for Expanding Muleshoe National Wildlife RefugeApr 16, 2024Thick-trunked trees with leafy green foliage grow out of standing waterLand ManagementFinal Plan for Roanoke River NWR Expansion AvailableApr 16, 2024USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.RecreationNational Elk Refuge Solicits Proposals for Guided Sleigh and Wagon Ride Interpretive ToursApr 15, 2024Bison and elk graze on a snow-patched field of grassUpdate: National Elk Refuge Bison and Elk Management PlanMar 26, 2024An image of a Florida Panther resting on the ground.Wildlife ManagementInterior Department Establishes Everglades to Gulf Conservation AreaMar 11, 2024a small stream flows through a lush and wooded areaLand ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed National Wildlife Refuge in Southern MarylandMar 8, 2024Fall foliage in Canaan ValleyLand ManagementCanaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge adds nearly 2,000 acresMar 6, 2024A snowcapped mountain sits in the background under a blue sky in front of green hills and a lakeWildlife ManagementDraft Environmental Assessment for Beaver Dam NotchingFeb 1, 2024golden sunset over Back BayLand ManagementProposed Updates to Framework for Biological Integrity, Diversity and Environmental HealthFeb 1, 2024Stillaguamish Tribal land along the North Fork of the Stillaguamish River in the Trafton Reach, Snohomish County, Washington State.Habitat Restoration$10.8 Million To Protect and Restore Coastal Wetlands and Build Coastal ResiliencyJan 30, 2024Ground-level view of a moist soil unit with shallow water and wetland vegetation.Land ManagementPump Replacement at Cibola National Wildlife RefugeJan 26, 2024grasses glow in the golden hour of sunset with mountains stretching behindLand ManagementPrescribed Fires at Buenos AiresJan 25, 2024Two firefighters standing on a road watching a fire burn through grasslandLand ManagementPile Burning Planned at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeDec 21, 2023three whooping cranesLand ManagementPlans to Expand Aransas and Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugesDec 15, 2023Northern pintails landing on the waterNew Inflation Reduction Act projects announced in Illinois, Iowa and WisconsinDec 14, 2023A bulldozer works to remove part of an earthen levy separating two bodies of water.Habitat RestorationHistoric breach opens San Francisco Bay to tidal marsh restorationDec 14, 2023Hundreds of Canada geese lift off in flight from a wetland edged in grasses.Emergency ManagementLocal Fire Crews Prevent Spread of Structure FireDec 13, 2023group of people outdoors posing for a photo. A small sign that reads Masonville Cove can be seenOur PartnersService celebrates a decade of Connecting People to Nature through Urban Wildlife Refuge PartnershipsDec 11, 2023Scenic view of the lower Colorado River with mountains in the background.Land ManagementPrescribed Fire at Imperial and Cibola National Wildlife RefugesDec 4, 2023grasses glow in the golden hour of sunset with mountains stretching behindLand ManagementTemporary Road Closures at Buenos Aires National Wildlife RefugeNov 9, 2023Press ReleaseUpdate on the Status of Lake Ilo National Wildlife RefugeNov 8, 2023a brown, wooden building on a grassy hillHistory and CultureRappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s Cat Point Creek Lodge transferred to the Rappahannock Tribe of VirginiaNov 1, 20236 people behind red ribbon in front of Tan building with green roof, 2 others hold ribbon, another watchesGet InvolvedService Director Williams Celebrates Visitor Center at Bombay Hook RefugeOct 27, 2023Female standing in tall grass wearing camouflage hunting outfit holding a rifle and aiming to the left.RecreationU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Promotes Public Access to Hunting and FishingOct 27, 2023a stream flows through a patch of green grass between stands of forestService to open new Office and Visitor Center in Kennebunk, MEOct 18, 2023Two firefighters standing on a road watching a fire burn through grasslandLand ManagementPrescribed Burning Planned at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeOct 17, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementReminder of Changes Coming to National Elk Refuge Hunt Fall 2023Oct 13, 2023A group of people hold a large fish over a tank of water.Endangered Species ActMarking 50 years of conservation successes in MichiganOct 12, 2023A vast valley of grassland backdropped by mountains in the distanceLand ManagementAdditional Public Comment Opportunities on Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation AreaOct 11, 2023adult wyoming toad swimming among aquatic vegetationLand ManagementNew National Wildlife Refuges in Wyoming and TennesseeOct 10, 2023Wetland trees emerging from a flooded swampLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Little RiverOct 6, 2023Mom and two kids having family fun day on Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Mom gets an assist on the net.Get InvolvedCelebrate Nature Nearby During National Wildlife Refuge WeekOct 3, 2023Two men hold up documents for the cameraOur PartnersU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Celebrate Co-stewardshipSep 22, 2023A vast valley of grassland backdropped by mountains in the distanceU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Opens Public Scoping Period on Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation AreaSep 20, 2023View of a prayer of wild flowers and a hill in the backdropWildlife ManagementInterior Department Announces More Than $50.6 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife RefugesSep 13, 2023a pink octopus sitting on the sea floor.Land ManagementBiden-Harris administration proposes management plan, environmental assessment for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentSep 12, 2023ducks flyingLand ManagementSan Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex announces availability of Comprehensive Conservation Plan and draft Environmental AssessmentSep 8, 2023Bald eagle in flightBoundary expansion approved for Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife RefugeSep 7, 2023Mallard duck in flightRecreationFall waterfowl hunt at Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge temporarily reducedSep 5, 2023Man dressed in yellow shirt, yellow hardhat, green pants, and backpack holds metal torch to disperse fuel on dead vegetation; small fire is ignited near man's feet; heavy smoke in the airHabitat RestorationUsing Prescribed Fire to Restore Habitat for Wildlife and PlantsSep 1, 2023Press ReleasePublic comment period open for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service environmental assessment for Little Yellow River remeandering at Necedah National Wildlife RefugeAug 28, 2023Mariana Trench fish and coralsOur PeopleMTMNM New SuperintendentAug 25, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge to Host Open Houses & WebinarAug 21, 2023A calm tree-lined wetland reflects cloudsEmergency closure of early teal hunt on Area C Hunt Unit at Tamarac National Wildlife RefugeAug 21, 2023A man in fatigues accepts an award from a woman in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shirt with a group of other people standing around themOur PartnersJoint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst named Service’s Military Conservation Partner of the YearAug 15, 2023A small, mostly yellow-green bird with black and light blue markings on its breast and face perched on a thin branchLower Rio Grande Valley seeking public inputAug 15, 2023Brown, black & white raccoon swimming across a canalHabitat RestorationPocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Water Management PlanAug 8, 2023Bison and elk graze on a snow-patched field of grassWildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge Seeks Public Input to Update Bison and Elk Management PlanAug 1, 2023A rendering of a dog and a green butteRecreationScoop the Poop NightJul 17, 2023Portrait of a cougar (Puma concolor), courtesy of ucumari photography, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Cougar Visits Oregon's Famous Haystack RockJul 17, 2023Waterway view at Bill Williams River RefugeLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Bill Williams RiverJul 11, 2023Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Changes to Existing Rights-of-Way on San Bernard National Wildlife RefugeJun 23, 2023The historic Miller House at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming, with mountains behind it..Miller House Returning to its Roots as Refuge HousingJun 22, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handLand ManagementRed Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering HabitatJun 5, 2023decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationSilvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Releases Final 2023 Hunting PlanJun 2, 2023a view of sunset from the top of a ridge across an arid landscapeDraft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta AvailableMay 30, 2023Two large white birds with spindly legs and black tips on their wings coming in for a landing in a wetlandEndangered Species Act2023 Wintering Whooping Crane CountMay 25, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.National Elk Refuge Seeks Input for Public Meeting LocationsMay 24, 2023Set of antlers in field with distant snowy mountainsFor Parents and Educators2023 Elk Antler Auction a SuccessMay 24, 2023Thicket of uniform reedsLand ManagementPublic comment open for aerial herbicide application at select refugesMay 23, 2023A ruddy duck in water.Wildlife ManagementMore Than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife RefugesApr 27, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Land ManagementShed Antler Collection Begins May 1 in Teton CountyApr 25, 2023A woman playing guitar next to a lakeWildlife WondersKodiak Refuge Inspires New MusicApr 20, 2023Drawing of a brown duck with a green patch above its eye sitting in greenish water.For Parents and EducatorsFremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp ContestApr 18, 2023Press ReleaseNecedah National Wildlife Refuge firefighters assist local communityApr 13, 2023USFWS logo centered above a photo of elk in winter. Logo depicts a fish breaching and a duck flying over a pond near sunrise.Wildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge to End Supplemental Feeding for 2022-2023 SeasonApr 7, 2023An adult and child read a sign at Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge.For Parents and EducatorsCommunity Celebrates New Public Access at Wapato Lake National Wildlife RefugeMar 20, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handHabitat RestorationPublic Review and Comment Period Extended for Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Draft Environmental AssessmentMar 8, 2023Four bison walking in the prairie with the Denver skyline in the backgroundClimate ChangeOver $120M From Inflation Reduction Act Advances ResilienceMar 7, 2023Brown sign with the words Headquarters Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and a moose silhouetteWildlife ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Proposed RuleMar 3, 2023The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved handHabitat RestorationRed Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Arctic Grayling Overwintering HabitatFeb 28, 2023Waterway view at Bill Williams River RefugeLand ManagementBill Williams River Environmental Analysis Available for Public CommentFeb 22, 2023Cat Point Creek Unit at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementRappahannock River Valley NWR Public Comment to Open the Cat Point Creek UnitJan 6, 2023A wooden water control structure on the riparian shore of North Burnt Fork CreekHabitat RestorationLee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Fish Passage Barrier RemovalJan 5, 2023McNeill-Peach Creek Unit at San Bernard National Wildlife RefugeLand ManagementTexas National Wildlife Refuges Grow by Nearly 6,000 Acres in 2022Jan 5, 2023an octopus sits half-buried in sediment on the ocean floor. It's tentacles curl up and rest against its headLand ManagementNotice of Intent published to draft Management Plan for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentDec 28, 2022WhalesGet InvolvedService invites public input on Marine National Monument Management PlanNov 29, 2022Close up of a tamarack branch with needles and conesHackmatack National Wildlife Refuge celebrates 10th anniversaryNov 8, 2022The Milky Way alights the entrance sign to Lost Trail National Wildlife RefugeWildlife WondersLost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Designated as International Dark Sky SanctuaryOct 31, 2022A cow moose leads her still wobbly legged calf to the River for its first drink.Get InvolvedHead Outdoors and Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 9-15Oct 6, 2022Woman wearing jacket with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo releasing a butterflyOur PartnersBaltimore Residents Flock to Masonville Cove to Connect with NatureSep 24, 2022whiskered nutria rodent peers out from marsh grassWildlife ManagementDecades-long Partnership Eradicates Destructive Nutria Rodents from MarylandSep 16, 2022An overlook near a pond.Our PartnersUpcoming Updates will Refocus Mission & Vision of Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor CenterSep 16, 2022Young Woman In Hunting Gear Stands at Dusk-WetlandsRecreationService Offers New Public Access to Hunting and FishingSep 15, 2022Mountain ridges, sagebrush and distant desert all viewable on a clear day.RecreationTemporary Road Closure at Hart MountainSep 9, 2022Press ReleaseHabitat RestorationStratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M RefreshAug 30, 2022ducks and geese mostly in water with 9 flying. trees in backgroundWildlife ManagementDrought Conditions at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Potential Impacts to Recreation OpportunitiesAug 29, 2022Picture of Tule Lake South end looking East to the PeninsulaLand ManagementLower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges Announce 2022-23 Hunt Season ClosureAug 26, 2022A herd of elk on a snow butte with the Teton Range in the backdrop.RecreationRefuge Addresses Comments on Commercial Special Use Permit Fee ChangesAug 2, 2022bottomland hardwood forestLand ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquires Nearly 250 Acres in East TexasAug 2, 2022View of wetlands from the boardwalk at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland.Get InvolvedService Seeks Public Input to Improve Access to Federal LandsJul 27, 2022An overlook near a pond.Final Environmental Assessment for Replacement Visitor CenterJun 30, 2022Photo shows two small rabbits in a woody habitat, one is looking towards the camera while the other passes behind.Wildlife ManagementRabbit Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed for first time in endangered riparian brush rabbitsMay 27, 2022Side view of a red wolf, showing head and shouldersEndangered Species ActFederal Officials Seek Assistance in Investigation of Red Wolf DeathMay 13, 2022whooping crane close upMigratory SpeciesRecord High Number of Whooping Cranes Wintered in TexasMay 9, 2022Fields of poppiesWildlife ManagementPresident’s $2B Service Budget Request Prioritizes Conservation, Key Administration InitiativesMar 28, 2022decorative blue wavy line graphicTexas National Wildlife Refuges Grow by More than 7,000 Acres in 2021Dec 20, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementNorthwest Montana Wetland Management District Announces Draft Environmental AssessmentSep 28, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicGet InvolvedAumento de la Financiación para Apoyar Programas Urbanos InclusivosJun 12, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicGet InvolvedIncreased Funding to Support Inclusive Urban ProgramJun 12, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementConservation Area to Preserve Access, Protect Habitat, and Provide for Sustainable Timber HarvestMar 25, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementService Seeks Input on Habitat Managment Plan at San Luis ValleyMar 9, 2021A forest composed of many small trees and a grassy/shrub understoryLand ManagementNational Refuge adds 400-plus acres in KentuckyFeb 11, 2021decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPartnerships at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Identify Solutions to Remedy Water ImpairmentDec 23, 2020decorative blue wavy line graphicEndangered Species ActLost Trail Conservation Area Proposed in Northwest MontanaSep 16, 2020decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementAdaptive Strategies for Management at National Elk RefugeDec 31, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersQuivira National Wildlife Refuge and Big Bend Groundwater Management District 5 Meet to Discuss Water ManagementDec 19, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementFinal Decision to Guide Management and Continue Conservation Legacy at the National Bison RangeDec 17, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicHistory and CultureEntrance Signs Installed in Traditional Native Languages and English at Two National Wildlife RefugesNov 14, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementDraft Plan for Future Wildlife Management Open for Public CommentSep 30, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPartnership Adds Bird Habitat to Smith Lake Waterfowl Production AreaSep 16, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementPublic Invited to Participate in a 30-Day Review Period for Management Plan at the National Bison RangeSep 5, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementPublic Invited to Participate in 45-Day Comment Period on Proposed New Management PlanApr 4, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersRainwater Basin Wetland Management District Helping Neighboring Ranchers After FloodsMar 21, 2019decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementSan Luis Valley Conservation Area Established in ColoradoSep 14, 2018decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationProposed Hunting Expansion for Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in UtahJun 8, 2018decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationHunting and Fishing Opportunities on North Dakota National Wildlife Refuges ExpandedNov 7, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationPossible Waterfowl Hunting on Sand Lake National Wildlife RefugeOct 18, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationSummertime Fishing at National Fish Hatcheries and National Wildlife RefugesJun 6, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementFWS Begins Planning Efforts for the National Bison RangeMay 17, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicLand ManagementEnvironmental Assessment for Eastern South Dakota Fire Management PlanFeb 10, 2017decorative blue wavy line graphicWildlife ManagementNational Elk Refuge Management PlanNov 14, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicEnergyImprovements to Oil and Gas Regulations on Refuge System LandsNov 10, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicRecreationExpanded Urban PartnershipsJul 27, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicOur PartnersUtah Family Land Donation Establishes Bear River Watershed Conservation AreaJun 28, 2016decorative blue wavy line graphicEndangered Species ActRecovering Threatened, Endangered Species in Kansas, Utah, MontanaApr 12, 2016Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tables Proposal to Expand the Acquisition Boundary of Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife RefugeSep 30, 2014Wetland at the Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeSecretary Jewell and Partners Mark 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act at Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeSep 3, 2014Press ReleaseHunt plan proposed for Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, opportunity for public commentAug 11, 2014Press ReleaseCahaba River National Wildlife Refuge’s River Road Will Be Closed for Improvements Beginning July 28Jul 10, 2014Press ReleaseService to Hold Open House to Announce Fishing Improvements and Other Management Activities at Lake MattamuskeetJun 17, 2014Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coast Guard, and Responsible Party Responds to 50-Barrel Oil Spill on Delta National Wildlife Refuge with Controlled BurnJun 3, 2014Press ReleaseLarge Alligator Struck and Killed on US 64 on Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeMay 28, 2014Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tables Proposal to Expand the Acquisition Boundaries of Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife RefugesApr 23, 2014Press ReleaseWhite River National Wildlife Refuge Renamed in Honor of Dale BumpersApr 18, 2014Press ReleasePublic Meetings Scheduled for Expansion of the Acquisition Boundaries of Chickasaw and Lower Hatchie National Wildlife RefugesMar 25, 2014Press Release2013-2014 Winter Whooping Crane Survey Results Upward Trend ContinuesMar 17, 2014Press ReleaseDeadline to Submit Ideas on Issues and Alternatives to Address Cattle Damage to Islands ExtendedFeb 4, 2014abstract orange and pink graphicGet InvolvedValle de Oro NWR Partners with USGS & USA National Phenology Network for Pilot ProjectJan 31, 2014Press ReleaseRefuge TherapyDec 20, 2013Press ReleaseWildlife Refuge Plans to Address Cattle Damage to IslandsDec 5, 2013Press ReleaseDetroit River International Wildlife Refuge Celebrates Groundbreaking of Refuge Gateway Visitor CenterNov 8, 2013Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuges Give Economic Boost to Local CommunitiesNov 5, 2013Press ReleaseUrban Wildlife Refuge Initiative Going Strong in SouthwestNov 1, 2013Press ReleaseGet Your Goose On! (at a National Wildlife Refuge)Sep 27, 2013Press ReleaseNikohu Ecostystem Restoration Project Draft Environmental Assessment Now AvailableSep 18, 2013A group of school-age kids walking along a path in a dry environmentRecreationValle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Holds National Public Lands Day Event: Planning for the future of the RefugeSep 11, 2013Press ReleaseNew Project Leader Announced for the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Complex National Wildlife RefugeSep 9, 2013Press ReleasePartnership Permanently Protects Iconic Oregon Coast Headland for People & NatureSep 6, 2013Press ReleaseKid's Duck Conservation Day at McNary National Wildlife RefugeJul 24, 2013Press ReleaseNight Thrills on the RefugeJun 25, 2013Press ReleaseSeabirds Warn of Ocean ChangeJun 19, 2013Press ReleaseMigratory Bird Conservation Commission Approves Acquisition of 9, 000 Acres of Wetlands for National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 5, 2013A group of birds take off over a body of water at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.Our PeopleU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Southwest Region Names Jennifer Owen-White Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge ManagerMay 17, 2013Press ReleaseA New Biological Management Option against Cheatgrass Raises Hope of Western Land ManagersApr 1, 2013Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Analysis Does Not Support Proposed Land Exchange and Road Corridor Through Izembek National Wildlife RefugeFeb 5, 2013Field of wild lupineU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Partnerships Honored with Interior Department’s 2012 “Partners in Conservation” AwardsOct 19, 2012An emergent marsh composed of spatterdock, herbaceous plants, and wetland-loving shrubs grows along Dead Creek.AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Ashe Announce More than $29 Million to Expand Refuge System, Conserve WetlandsSep 12, 2012Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Service Announces New Hunting Opportunities On Refuges in Fourteen StatesSep 11, 2012Two men carrying guns and backpacks walk across grassland next to a body of water with their hunting dogService Proposes New Hunting Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges in Fourteen StatesJul 11, 2012Press ReleaseHome Values Higher near National Wildlife Refuges, New Study FindsMay 30, 2012Press ReleaseEffects of Climate Change on Wildlife and Habitat Concern Most Visitors to National Wildlife RefugesMay 16, 2012Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuges Earn Consistent High Marks with Visitors, Finds National SurveyMay 15, 2012Press ReleaseHappy 109th Birthday: National Wildlife Refuges Conserve Wildlife, Support Local EconomiesMar 14, 2012Press ReleaseNational Wildlife Refuge System Birthday Celebrates Nation’s Conservation LegacyMar 7, 2012Press ReleaseSummer Jobs for Youth in America’s Great OutdoorsFeb 16, 2012Press ReleaseSalazar Applauds Legislation Naming Mississippi Refuge After Sam HamiltonFeb 15, 2012Press ReleaseNew National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Dedicated on Long IslandNov 14, 2011Press ReleaseJames W. Kurth Named U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Chief for the National Wildlife Refuge SystemOct 25, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORSOct 20, 2011Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Celebrates Establishment of Four Conservation Units at Hill CeremonyOct 19, 2011Press ReleaseNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation Makes Donation, Scholarship Matching Grant to Honor September 11 Hero Richard GuadagnoSep 9, 2011Press ReleaseService Expands Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on 10 Refuges Across the NationSep 9, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Unveils Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation AreaSep 7, 2011Press ReleaseService Hosts National Public Lands Day Events at Refuges NationwideAug 31, 2011Press ReleaseWaterfowl Hunters Look Forward to a Good Season on RefugesAug 24, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Announces New Initiative to Support Coalition-Based ConservationJul 14, 2011Press ReleaseGreat ‘Staycation’ Destinations: National Wildlife RefugesJul 6, 2011Press ReleaseService Proposes to Expand Hunting Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges in Eight StatesJul 5, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Announces Draft Vision for Future of Refuge SystemJun 23, 2011Press ReleaseFilm Screenings and Stage Production - Open to Public at National Wildlife Refuge System's Conserving the Future ConferenceJun 20, 2011Press ReleaseInterior Secretary Announces Nearly $27 Million for Wetlands Grants for Migratory Birds, $3 Million for Wildlife Refuge AcquisitionsJun 15, 2011Press ReleaseService Fights Battle on MidwayMay 31, 2011Press ReleaseSummer Jobs in America’s Great OutdoorsMar 16, 2011Press ReleaseWOODY NAMED SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT CHIEFMar 8, 2011Press ReleaseAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORSFeb 24, 2011Press ReleaseInterior Secretary Salazar Announces Initiative to Conserve Working Lands and Wildlife Habitat in the Everglades HeadwatersJan 7, 2011Press ReleaseService Facilities Honored With Federal Energy and Water Management AwardsOct 25, 2010Press ReleaseService, Partners Dedicate America’s 553rd National Wildlife RefugeOct 25, 2010Press ReleaseTurkey Hunting in 2006: An Analysis of Hunter Demographics, Trends, and Economic Impacts; Addendum to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated RecreationOct 21, 2010Press ReleaseCelebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week October 10-16, 2010Oct 13, 2010Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Conservation Fund Renew National Support for Go Zero®Sep 28, 2010Press ReleaseSenate Resolution Designates October 10-16 National Wildlife Refuge WeekSep 28, 2010Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Multi-million Dollar Purchase Supporting Wetlands and Funding for Grants to Protect Migratory Waterfowl HabitatSep 15, 2010Press ReleaseService to Continue to Allow Humane Water Stations onBorder RefugeAug 11, 2010Press ReleaseSafe Harbor: Lighthouses of the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 24, 2010Press ReleaseGet Set for Summer in the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJun 18, 2010Press ReleaseTwo companies awarded $654,000 in stimulus funding for upgrades at Carson National Fish HatcheryMay 5, 2010Press ReleaseSenator Inouye, Mayor Tavares Break Ground for New Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor CenterApr 8, 2010Press ReleaseFish and Wildlife Service Announces it Will Begin Comprehensive Conservation Planning Process for the Arctic National Wildlife RefugeApr 7, 2010Press ReleaseWater Trails Take Paddlers Deep Inside National Wildlife RefugesApr 6, 2010Press ReleaseTo Green Your Garden, Go NativeJan 12, 2010Press ReleaseColor Me a ConservationistDec 23, 2009Press ReleaseWild Angles - News from the National Wildlife Refuge SystemNov 10, 2009Press ReleaseCountdown to Winter on National Wildlife RefugesNov 10, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Contract Award to Construct Wetland Levees at Tule Lake National Wildlife RefugeSep 2, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces Contract Award to Construct Accessible Trail at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeAug 20, 2009Press ReleaseDraft Comprehensive Conservation Plan for Klamath Marsh NWR Available for Public ReviewAug 4, 2009Press ReleaseFinal Comprehensive Conservation Plans Released for Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife RefugesJun 23, 2009Press ReleaseSecretary Salazar Announces $1.2 Million Contract Award for Renovation (Phase 2) of Administrative Headquarters at San Francisco Bay National Wildlife RefugeJun 19, 2009Press ReleaseService Awards Contract for Design and Engineering Services for New Administrative Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station at San Diego National Wildlife Refuge ComplexJun 2, 2009Press ReleaseService Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement/Report on Proposed Cullinan Ranch Restoration ProjectMay 20, 2009Press ReleaseInput Sought on Public Use Activities Planned for Cullinan Ranch Unit of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife RefugeMay 8, 2009Press ReleaseTwo California Projects Approved for Grants to Benefit Migratory BirdsMar 13, 2009Press ReleaseService Releases Record of Decision on South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay NWRJan 30, 2009Press ReleaseDraft Farallon National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan and Environmental Assessment for Public Review and CommentJan 5, 2009Press ReleaseNew Film Explores Farallon Refuge’s Human Past and Conservation FutureDec 9, 2008Press ReleaseTemporary Fire Restoration ClosureSep 18, 2008Press ReleaseColumbia National Wildlife Refuge To Host Youth Hunt for Canada Goose, Duck and CootSep 15, 2008Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife RefugesSep 14, 2006Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife RefugesJun 29, 2006Press ReleaseSecretary Kempthorne Announces New Policies to Improve Management of National Wildlife RefugesJun 20, 2006Press ReleaseTom Reed Becomes New Hunting and Fishing Coordinator for the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJan 13, 2004Press ReleaseU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Selects New Manager for National Key Deer RefugeSep 2, 1999Press ReleaseHunting and Fishing Opportunities Abound on National Wildlife Refuges in LouisianaJul 28, 1999Press ReleaseA Record 5300 Acres Reforested in Mississippi Delta Near Yazoo National Wildlife RefugeJul 16, 1999Press ReleaseU.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Appoints New Project Leader for St. Vincent National Wildlife RefugeJun 30, 1999Press ReleasePublic Invited to Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge Plan DiscussionMay 12, 1999Press ReleaseNEW PROJECT LEADER FOR MISSISSIPPI SANDHILL CRANE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEApr 27, 1999Press ReleaseFish and Wildlife Service Completes Plan to Expand Bond Swamp National Wildlife RefugeMar 22, 1999Press ReleaseAmerica's First Refuge, pelican island, Celebrates 96th Anniversary; Acquires Additional 38 Acres of LandMar 14, 1999Press ReleaseRETIRED FLORIDA REFUGE MANAGER RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FROM PRESIDENT CLINTON, SECRETARY BABBITTMar 10, 1999Press ReleaseNew Project Leader for Sabine National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 1999Press ReleaseU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws From Savannah Harbor Deepening Stakeholder GroupFeb 19, 1999Press ReleaseTwo National Wildlife Refuges Receive $150,000 Reforestation GrantFeb 11, 1999Press ReleaseRight-of-Way Permit for Natural Gas Pipeline to Cross Wheeler Refuge ApprovedJan 19, 1999Press ReleaseNew Manager Appointed to Head North Carolina's Pee Dee National Wildlife RefugeJan 19, 1999Press ReleaseThe Nature Conservancy of Louisiana Completes it's Largest Financial Acquisition of an Important Conservation Area with the Purchase of 4,750 Acres from Plum Creek Timber CompanyJan 14, 1999Press ReleaseExpansion Proposed for Tensas River National Wildlife RefugeJan 5, 1999Large black bear sits in the roadCurrent Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife RefugeApr 16, 2024A grebe, an aquatic bird, with bright red eyes, black body and white neck and belly, sits on it’s nest above water.RecreationRelocation of Narrows Wake Zone on Lake LowellApr 16, 20242 Canada geese, which are large birds with black heads with a white section below their eyes, a brown backside and black-tipped white tail, are swimming close to each other. One goose is closer to the camera, and one is further away. The goose that is further away has its head above the goose that is closer as if it is resting its head on the other.Wildlife Wonders(Canada) Goosin’ Around in MinnesotaApr 16, 2024a yellow bird with a short bill sits on a branch with green leavesClimate ChangeBirds on the BrinkApr 15, 2024Intern Nicole Prieto showing non-native sailfin catfish collected during electrofishing surveysFishes of Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife RefugeApr 15, 2024A kayaker is fishing and two people are riding personal watercraft on a calm lake. There are trees on a point in the foreground and on the distant shoreline, as well as mountains in the distance.RecreationLake Lowell Opens for Boating on April 15Apr 11, 2024A Willamette Valley prairie in bloom.Wildlife WondersCommunity Partnership Builds New Outdoor ClassroomApr 9, 2024A long line of vehicles forms at National Elk Refuge on opening day of the shed antler hunt season.Wildlife CrimeAntler Poaching Felony Earns Fine and BanApr 2, 2024Fluffy white/yellow cumulus clouds over the sunrise-morning refuge tree lineCurrent Road Conditions at Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife RefugeApr 1, 2024A paved trail is surrounded by a variety of green plants and trees on either side. It is partially cloudy with blue skys.Public Opening of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Viewpoint Set for April 30Mar 29, 2024An island with tall trees in the swamp.Land ManagementFor Peat's SakeMar 27, 2024Klamath Marsh NWR from the air looking WestClicking for RailsMar 25, 2024A firefighter walks the edge of a controlled burn in a dry grassland with mountains in the backgroundLand ManagementPrescribed Fire Planned at Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeMar 20, 2024Biologist Robin Corcoran in chest waders and cold weather clothing holding a surfbird with both hands while sitting near a rocky shoreline in Alaska .Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Robin CorcoranMar 20, 2024Kara Hilwig standing next to a single engine bush plane on a dirt airstrip.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Kara HilwigMar 20, 2024A person with frost-covered hair peeking out of a hood. Their mouth is covered by a neck gaiter and they smile with their eyes.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Karin BodonyMar 20, 2024Maria Fosado smiles for a selfie on an ocean shore. Snow-covered mountains loom in the distance.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Maria FosadoMar 19, 2024Biologist Heather Renner holds a puffin chick with both hands on the side of a steep slop with green vegetation and a hilltop in the background.Our PeopleMy Life, Wildlife: Heather RennerMar 19, 2024A wind turbine in the oceanMigratory SpeciesWhere do birds go offshore? The answers may be blowing in the windMar 19, 2024Two young eagles in the nestTrue or False?Mar 18, 2024Dark silhouettes of trees and their branches stand out in front of the sun shining in the background. These silhouettes are further emphasized when they are seen reflected in flooded water below them with added texture from the ripples in the water.Wildlife WondersThe March EquinoxMar 15, 2024Rachel Carson sitting on mountain cliffClimate ChangeRachel Carson: Would-be climate championMar 15, 2024A cluster of purple coneflowers in bloom on a lush, green prairie as the sun begins to setHabitat RestorationRestoring the prairies for wildlife and peopleMar 13, 2024wetland with blue sky and white cloudsMinnesota's prairie jewelMar 13, 2024A bright light obstructs the night sky and milkyway directly over a city at night with hills and trees in the foreground and stars pictured in the background.Wildlife WondersLargest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the World Includes Hart Mountain National Antelope RefugeMar 12, 2024dozen caribou females and their calves on tundra with mountains in the distanceScience and TechnologyCaribou Food for ThoughtMar 8, 2024Monica Iglecia in a boat on Copper River DeltaOur PartnersCelebrating Women in ConservationMar 6, 2024Salt marsh with streamHabitat RestorationSaving the Salt MarshMar 4, 2024Two men in uniform smiling in an outdoor settingOur PeopleEl legado de una familia en la conservaciónMar 1, 2024StoryLand ManagementSeeking Public Comment at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 2024StoryHabitat RestorationRestoring Shallow Water Wetlands at Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeFeb 29, 2024A man in a knit hat, sunglasses and a blue jacket smiles at the top of a snowy trail.Our PeopleFederal Wildlife Officer Bests Endurance ChallengeFeb 28, 2024Seven recent graduates of the wildland fire apprentice program pose for a photo in their uniformsWildland Fire Apprentice Program Fosters ExcellenceFeb 27, 2024A brown and white marsh bird with a long orange bill.Habitat RestorationRefuge Relishes Progress in San Francisco Bay RecoveryFeb 27, 2024A young man in waders smiles and holds a crayfish in front of a shallow freshwater lakeRecreationCasting lines and connecting livesFeb 26, 2024StoryMigratory SpeciesPress Release - Fowler Beach Seasonal ClosureFeb 26, 2024A great egret perched on a branchHabitat RestorationFreshwater filter feeding Saginaw Bay sees recovery in MichiganFeb 23, 2024A wide river stretches from the foreground to the background, edged by bright green grasses and dark green trees, with a cloudy sky aboveClimate ChangeSaving salt marsh a team sportFeb 23, 2024Paddlers navigate a stretch of river with firs along the banks and purple mountains rising behind them.Our PeopleA Career in the WildFeb 22, 2024a woman in a US Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and hat holds her hand over a saltmarsh ditchHabitat RestorationFinal Habitat Management Plan and Environmental Assessment ReleasedFeb 20, 2024a group of children in a forest look and point up in the sky with awe, presumably because they're looking at a bird or other wildlifeOur PartnersSense of wonder, not worryFeb 13, 2024Barred Owl resting with its eyes closed in a tree, perched right next to the white papery trunk. No leaves on any of the trees within the background with the light blue winter sky seen through tree trunks and branches.Wildlife WondersBarred Owls: ‘Tis the mating seasonFeb 6, 2024Landscape painting of marsh and forestHistory and CultureFebruary Artist in ResidenceFeb 3, 2024A smiling group stands in a frozen salt marshClimate ChangeSalt marsh is the keystone to coastal conservationFeb 2, 2024An ‘ākohekohe sits on a branch. It has a black body with orange patches strewn throughout its body. An orange circle outlines its eye.Climate ChangeDecision-making in a new era of conservationJan 30, 2024Yellow warbler perches on branch in sunlight.Our PeopleConnecting with nature beyond soundJan 30, 2024Malheur NWR_American Avocets_Peter Pearsall.jpgOur PartnersTwo Volunteers Log More than 20,000 Hours Volunteering at National Wildlife RefugesJan 24, 2024A person wearing snowshoes and a winter hat with a red pompom faces away from the camera as they look out across the Minnesota River Valley from the field next to the overlook behind the Bloomington Education and Visitor Center.RecreationExploring the Winter Wonderland Through SnowshoeingJan 17, 2024students setting up trail camera in the woodsWildlife ManagementAn Amazing Journey From Intern to ZoologistJan 14, 2024Silhouette of a person in a boat on a river at sunriseWildlife WondersBirding bitter sweetnessJan 12, 2024A translucent rectangular award sits in front of a lake and sagebrush habitat with an engraving that reads “Nampa School District New Partner Award Presented To Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 2023”Our PartnersSupporting an Existing Community AssetJan 11, 2024A metal structure dams a ditch and prevents water from flowing out.Habitat RestorationWater: The lifeblood of a swampJan 11, 2024Close Up of Federal Wildlife Officer/Pilot taxis at an airport with the entry window/door open.Our PeopleA 67 Million Acre Open Air OfficeJan 9, 2024Two people kneel as they place small seedlings in the groundHabitat RestorationInnovative restoration shows promiseJan 4, 2024a series of five images of endangered/threatened species. From left, they are the California condor, black-footed ferret, atlantic salmon, piping plover, and polar bear.Endangered Species ActSongs for SpeciesJan 2, 2024Bull elk walking across frozen landRecreationWhere are the Elk?Dec 16, 2023three whooping cranesLand ManagementDraft Land Protection Plans for Texas Coastal RefugesDec 15, 2023PocosinLantern Acres Game Land (NCWRC) Project Draft Compatibility Determination Available for Public CommentDec 13, 2023Pale bluish-grey foliose lichen adorns the top and sides of a purplish-brown rock, it is accompanied by some moss in the upper corners.Wildlife WondersLichen: What the fungus is it?Dec 13, 2023manatees in pool with peopleEndangered Species ActA Herculean Task of Shakespearian ProportionsDec 8, 2023A mountain at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge. It sticks out from the treeline.RecreationRitidian to reopen to the publicDec 5, 2023New Mexico meadow jumping mouse feeding on grassEndangered Species ActBiobanking: a Wildlife Recovery Insurance PolicyDec 5, 2023Grassy prairie slopes up to a hill with tall oak trees along the hill top.RecreationMaking Hiking More Accessible at William L. Finley National Wildlife RefugeDec 1, 2023Many rows of corrugated evidence boxes stacked on shelvesHistory and CultureA Second Life for Indigenous ArtifactsNov 28, 2023a brown, wooden building on a grassy hillHistory and CultureCat Point Creek Lodge transferred to the Rappahannock TribeNov 28, 2023A wooden bridge across a meandering stream.Habitat RestorationApalachicola ComebackNov 27, 2023Spectacled eiderMigratory SpeciesDiving into the Mysterious World of Sea DucksNov 20, 2023Photo of orphaned well on Lacassine National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law at work in LouisianaNov 14, 2023A woman cross-country skiing on a snow-covered trail with directional signs in the foreground and forest in the backgroundRecreationA Most Wonderful Time of the YearNov 13, 2023A hydrologist walks into flood waters flowing over a road at Great Dismal Swamp.Climate ChangeGreat Dismal Swamp hydrologist isn't afraid to get her feet wetNov 9, 2023A rolling hills grassland ecosystem with native forbs and grassesA Coordinated Approach for Grassland ConservationNov 6, 2023A big brown wooly animal with horns grazes in the snow at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge outside of Denver.Wildlife WondersWeathering the ColdNov 6, 2023a panoramic photo of a pond ringed by spruce and fir treesOur PartnersTake me to the Connecticut RiverNov 6, 2023The setting sun shines on a new fishing pier at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.Our PartnersFinding purpose along the Detroit RiverNov 3, 2023American toad sprawled out and floating with its head above the surface of a slightly murky pond with water vegetation visible beneath the surface.Wildlife WondersWhere Did All the Frogs Go?Nov 3, 2023wetland with yellow marsh plants at edgeHabitat RestorationUpper Klamath NWR wetlands on path to restoration, reconnectionNov 3, 2023A river coming from the left curves to meet the ocean with a sandy beach in the foregroundRecreationThe Wildlife Refuges of I-5Nov 1, 2023The mouth of a sea lamprey - a large oral sucking disk full of sharp, horn-shaped teeth--makes the animal an efficient killer of fish..Wildlife WondersEww, Gross. Tell Me MoreNov 1, 2023View of the administrative office of Kootenai NWRGet InvolvedKootenai National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility DeterminationsOct 31, 2023A snippet of the logo of the Federal RegisterAnnual Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing RegulationsOct 31, 2023A cloud filled sky is reflected on a still pond. Conifer trees dot the shorelineGet InvolvedTurnbull National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility DeterminationsOct 31, 2023More than a dozen pink wading birds standing in shallow blue waterWildlife WondersHow Best to Enjoy a Wildlife RefugeOct 30, 2023A large group of bats flying in a cloudy skyWildlife WondersIdentifying BatsOct 30, 2023Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.Wildlife WondersBird Festival PlannerOct 29, 2023A biologists uses a fine paintbrush to sort through sand and holds a petri dish with tiny snails.Endangered Species ActBiologists Spring Into Action to Save SpringsnailsOct 25, 2023A small brown bat with a silver band on its wing resting on a piece of bark with thin, frilly, silvery-green vegetationFirst, find the batsOct 25, 2023A white seabird called a Laysan albatross tends a smaller brown chick at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the Pacific.Wildlife ManagementRefuges to the RescueOct 23, 2023The pink wattled head and neck of a wild turkeyRecreationWild Facts About Wild TurkeysOct 23, 2023Image of shorebirdMigratory SpeciesShorebird Migration SpotlightOct 20, 2023A stream cutting through a beautiful forest, whose trees' leaves are orange, yellow, red and greenWildlife WondersFall for AutumnOct 20, 2023White Tailed Deer - PatuxentRecreationPatuxent Research Refuge announces temporary hours reduction for North Tract unitOct 20, 2023Nestled beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774 acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife.Habitat RestorationRestoring Healthy HabitatsOct 19, 2023Two large brown antlered deer charge one another and butt heads near near Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife WondersFall WondersOct 19, 2023front view of a pedestrian, multi-span truss bridge on a sunny dayHistory and CultureExploring Connection at the Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeOct 19, 2023Smiling youngsters use binoculars to look at birds at San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.Recreation11 Ways Wildlife Refuges Make Life BetterOct 14, 2023Photo of Rebekah Martin who recently earned Refuge Manager of the Year honorsOur PeopleRefuge Manager of the YearOct 13, 2023A black bear stands on its hind legs, facing camera.Land ManagementDonation to Refuge Benefits CommunityOct 13, 2023Three sandhill crane in flightScience and TechnologyConserving at Flyway ScalesOct 12, 2023a front shot of a tan colored tipton kangaroo rat on the ground lit by a sunriseWildlife WondersCapturing Kangaroo RatsOct 11, 2023Three different looking small birds feed at a hanging tray bird feeder.Migratory SpeciesTo Feed or Not to Feed Wild BirdsOct 6, 2023Grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony with officials from USFWS, Box Elder County, Box Elder County Tourism and Friends of the Bear River Refuge. Cutting ceremony in front of of the welcome sign with a mountain backgroundGrand Opening of the new additions on the Bear River Migratory Bird RefugeOct 3, 2023A smiling girl looks up from the grassy area where she is planting milkweed.RecreationTry Nature. It's Good for YouOct 1, 2023Female Firefighter Lighting Marsh Fuels on Lower Klamath NWRLand ManagementKlamath Basin Fire Management ZoneOct 1, 2023A setting sun ducks behind clouds over an expanse of open water dotted with marsh grassesSeeking Public Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for Cyanobacteria Treatment in Lake MattamuskeetSep 29, 2023FL Gar Captured at A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWRFishes of the A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWR CanalsSep 26, 2023large tractor with an attachment on the backLand ManagementWe’ve Got ChemistrySep 25, 2023Carved posts along a boardwalk at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge show stages in the life cycle of a salmon.RecreationTrails for Non-HikersSep 25, 2023Whooping crane pauses in the vegetation at the Aransas National Wildlife RefugeEndangered Species ActFlight to SurviveSep 21, 2023Inside of a log public use cabin with table, woodstove, and bunks.RecreationKenai Recreation FeesSep 20, 2023Bighorn sheep block cars on the road at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming.RecreationGreat Drives on National Wildlife RefugesSep 17, 2023A tree curves out over the river, with long, serpentine roots clinging to the river bankLong-abandoned, 'orphaned' wells find champion named BILSep 15, 2023From top to bottom, blue skies, purple mountains, desert landscape with small shrubs all tan. Small body of stream-like water in the middleLand ManagementAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge – unique, worth every ounce of effortSep 15, 2023A bird sits at then end of a branch.Endangered Species ActBlack-capped Vireo Surveys Show Continued RecoverySep 14, 2023A person in a black shirt and gray pants, standing on a wooden platform looks away from the camera through binoculars, at green vegetation, the ocean, and blue sky.RecreationA View for AllSep 11, 2023Bee on goldenrod in bloomWildlife WondersA Walk Through SeptemberSep 8, 2023Extreme close-up of a tiny brown snail.Endangered Species ActHow a River Was Moved to Save Tiny SnailsSep 8, 2023Wall gallery of flower paintingsOur PartnersMinnesota Valley NWR - Confluence GallerySep 7, 2023A green and yellow tractor tows a mowing attachment across a dusty field of grass with evergreens in the background.Land ManagementMowing for WildlifeSep 7, 2023hands holding a small yellow bird with its wing outGet InvolvedMonitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship, Oh My!Sep 6, 2023Black and White Birds floating on the water. One on the left has baby birds on it's back.Land ManagementPlanning for the FutureSep 1, 2023Heavy equipment on a dirt landscape with green vegetation and blue skies aboveRidgefield National Wildlife Refuge Heavy Equipment Operator Key to Habitat RestorationAug 25, 2023Four Sandhill cranes in flightSandhill Cranes Nest for the First Time at Kootenai National Wildlife RefugeAug 22, 2023A Laysan albatross lies dead on the sand, its stomach filled with plastic debris that it swallowed.Get InvolvedOceans of TrashAug 20, 2023A foggy morning in the mountain forestWild WingsAug 18, 2023Five red knots standing in shallow water at Bottle Beach State Park, WAOn the Minestrone-ness of Bird SubspeciesAug 10, 2023Man dressed in yellow shirt, yellow hardhat, green pants, and backpack holds metal torch to disperse fuel on dead vegetation; small fire is ignited near man's feet; heavy smoke in the airWorking in Wildland Fire ManagementAug 10, 2023Migratory Bird Program Daher Kodiak survey plane in front of the International Federal Pavilion at EAA AirVenture conventionOur PeopleUSFWS at EAA AirVentureAug 10, 2023A blue lake on a clear, sunny day surrounded by yellowing vegetation.RecreationFour Things To Do at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeAug 9, 2023Four buses are parked in a row in a parking lot next to a grassy field.¡Bienvenido! Creating Community at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeAug 7, 2023Photo of Gregory ScottOur PeopleOWL: Our Wild LivesAug 4, 2023Sun just below horizon over lake with dramatic clouds above.Community Led Conservation with Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeJul 31, 2023person in red hat and yellow suit in a grassy field with a smoking fire in the backgroundLand ManagementBurning BrightJul 26, 2023Children paint on the doors of a visitor centerGet InvolvedToka Nuwan Wayawa Tipi School Helps The BirdsJul 24, 2023A stream through the mountains.Endangered Species ActAn Endangered River Worth SavingJul 18, 2023Key deer doe and fawnEndangered Species ActKey Deer: Wild Animals in a Wildland-Urban InterfaceJul 10, 2023Two adult monarch butterflies feed on the nectar of a goldenrod plant. The vibrant yellow flowers and green leaves of the goldenrod patch nearly fills the background of the photo.Wildlife WondersMonarch Butterflies Emerge: A Closer Look into a Magnificent Life CycleJul 7, 2023Single fish underwater. Black band on fin.Habitat RestorationAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge helps ‘play defense’ for pupfishJul 7, 2023Employee photographing wildlife from vehicleOur PeopleFWS Behind the Lens Sandra UeckerJul 6, 2023One of Ruby Lake's many Spring PondsRuby Lake Hunting BrochureJun 30, 2023an alligator rests on the banks of a riverLand ManagementPlanning at Little Sandy National Wildlife RefugeJun 27, 2023A large pile of fresh-cut timber lies in a field with green trees behind itWildlife CrimeFederal Wildlife Officer Nabs Refuge Timber ThiefJun 26, 2023A field at Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge against a dark blue sky.RecreationBuffalo Lake WaterJun 16, 2023White smudge in the shape of a bird seen on a windowMigratory SpeciesCoastal Delaware strikes back against bird strikesJun 9, 2023orange topped metal structure in groundHabitat RestorationAddressing Legacy pollutants at Deep ForkJun 9, 2023Crowbill Point, covered in green and grey with grass and dirt, stretches into the blue waves of the Chukchi Sea.History and CultureRevisiting Cape Thompson's LagoonsJun 8, 2023A side profile of a yellow and black fuzzy bumblebee perched on top of the orange spiked flowerhead with the pink petals of the purple cone flower and blurred green vegetation in the backgroundWildlife WondersCuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife RefugeJun 7, 2023Male Northern pintail at Seedskadee National Wildlife RefugeOur PartnersNorthern Pintail TelemetryJun 6, 2023a man smiles while painting a large rainbow mural decorated with various flowersOur PeopleArt as a stepping stone to natureJun 5, 2023Laysan Albatross colony, a bird sits on a nest with one egg visibleMigratory SpeciesFWS Pride: Laysan AlbatrossJun 1, 2023image shows an island neighborhood and houses connected to mainland by a bridge, which has been washed out by water. Debris litters the shorelineHabitat RestorationHurricane Season 2023Jun 1, 2023Sunset with birds migratingMigratory SpeciesMotus StationsMay 31, 2023two people in boat paddlingLand ManagementWild and Scenic RiversMay 31, 2023The prow of a boat looks out over a glassy lake surface reflecting cloudy sky and forests on the horizon.Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Seeking Public Comment on ResearchMay 30, 2023Looking across a prairie toward oak trees on a sunny day at William L. Finley National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Fight Fire and Restore Rare Habitat in the Willamette ValleyMay 26, 2023A brown fish with a thick head and small fins lying on grassSolicitation of Bids for Carp Removal Project at Mattamuskeet NWRMay 22, 2023A small bird sings while perched on a branch of a pine tree.Endangered Species ActMichigan birding hotspot is part of an endangered species success storyMay 18, 2023white, translucent fish swims in cave streamEndangered Species ActMissouri wildlife refuge is home to blind fishMay 17, 2023Aleutian shield fern grows out of the rocks.Endangered Species ActThe Quest to Find an Endangered FernMay 16, 2023A polar bear drawing overlaid on the state of Alaska.Endangered Species ActSwipe Right on Alaska's SpeciesMay 15, 2023A dozen birds flying in a blue skyEndangered Species ActUnderstanding red knot surveys in Delaware BayMay 15, 2023Two law enforcement officers -- a man and a woman -- speaking as the male officer points. They are in front of a police car in a wooded setting.Endangered Species ActConservation law enforcement protect endangered species at home and abroadMay 12, 2023Ankeny Hill Nature Center sign in the foreground, the nature center in the background, in a meadow.Motus: Revolutionizing Data Collection, One Bird at a TimeMay 10, 2023Laurel Smith, smiling in uniform, at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii. Photo Credit: Angela Iwai-PinedaOur PeopleFWS Behind the Lens Laurel SmithMay 10, 2023Landscape view over a river and boreal forestScience and TechnologyRiver Refuge in the ArcticMay 10, 2023Late Fall Ruby Lake NWRRecreationBoating at Ruby LakeMay 8, 2023Close up of a side profile of a fledgling red-winged blackbird on a purple flowering milkweed plant.Wildlife WondersMinnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - The Season of New LifeMay 1, 2023found small mussels placed on a black surfaceOur PeopleDeep dive for mussel conservationApr 28, 2023Close-up photo of wild rice growing at Waccamaw National Wildlife RefugeRecreationMore space for more opportunitiesApr 25, 2023A dump truck tips a load of gravel onto a gravel road bordered in field and forest.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Opening in Eastern North CarolinaApr 25, 2023A side profile of a Trumpeter swan mid-flight with wings stretched out wide and a equally long neck out stretched in front..Wildlife WondersTrumpeter Swans: First Sign of SpringApr 21, 2023Image of dam with bridge overhead and fish passage structures in the foregroundHabitat RestorationFish Passage Projects Support Migrating Fish, Recreational Opportunities and Flood PreventionApr 21, 20232023 Earth Day collage of animals and Service's logo in the bottom right corner.Habitat RestorationCelebrate Earth Day 2023Apr 21, 2023Wildland firefighter stands in the black, closely monitoring the fire line as flames climb grasses and smoke lifts above the forest in the backgroundOur PeopleIt Started With a Drip TorchApr 20, 2023close up side view of a bee with black backgroundWildlife WondersRare bee found in Wisconsin by pollinator task forceApr 19, 2023A woman sits in a tree and plays guitarWildlife WondersCentury Trail: Behind the ScenesApr 18, 2023Volunteer Tom Ress holds radio telemetry equipment as he tracks cranes in Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.Our PeopleCount on MeApr 14, 2023four volunteers standing in a wetland and workingMigratory SpeciesHighlights from our Urban Bird Treaty City PartnershipsApr 14, 2023A bright blue bird with rust orange breast perched on a branchCount on MeApr 12, 2023Male wood duck feeding in shallow puddle surrounded by vegetation.Count On MeApr 12, 2023Kid learning at PatuxentKids Discovery CenterApr 11, 2023A dump truck tips a load of gravel onto a gravel road bordered in field and forest.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Job Openings in Eastern North CarolinaApr 10, 2023Geese flying above a pondHabitat RestorationBuilding Back a Better WetlandApr 7, 2023Looking through sparse vegetation, a lake with hundreds of birds flying above it with an early morning dark sky with a bit of light and color appearing.Wildlife WondersA Treasure in the Valley: Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeApr 7, 2023Two dogsled teams cross open tundra with a caribou in the backgroundRecreationRacing across the refugeApr 5, 2023Tulip farm in bloom with clouds and sunset in the distance.Our PartnersPartnerships Make Conservation PossibleApr 5, 2023A smiling woman with long, gray hair and blue shirt and sweater stands in front of a green-leaved shrub with orange flowersClimate ChangeThe Energizer Bunny of sustainabilityApr 4, 2023Ground level view of hangar under construction.Alaska's Busiest Seaplane BaseApr 4, 2023Two men in uniform smiling in an outdoor settingOur PeopleA family legacy of conservationApr 3, 20232023 world migratory bird day posterMigratory SpeciesWorld Migratory Bird Day 2023Apr 3, 2023Maintenance worker mowing Refuge propertyGet InvolvedMaintenance Fellowship application open for Guam National Wildlife RefugeMar 31, 2023A western grebe sitting on a nest at Deer Flat National Wildlife RefugeRed Eyes and TuxedosMar 31, 2023A blue background with a logo centered in the middle. The logo reads WoW - but the 'o' is replaced by the USFWS logo. WoW stands for Women of Wildlife.Our PeopleWomen of Wildlife FeatureMar 30, 2023Male and female mourning doves touching beaks with their eyes closed on a roof with a blurred bright green background of trees.Wildlife WondersMinnesota Valley NWR - Dove is in the AirMar 27, 2023Participants in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count look for birds in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as part of the Elizabeth Urban Wildlife Refuge PartnershipRecreationGreat Backyard Bird Count in Elizabeth, New JerseyMar 24, 2023Picture of Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge entrance sign.Wildlife ManagementHistoric Investments to Benefit Klamath Basin Refuges for Future GenerationsMar 24, 2023Fluffy white/yellow cumulus clouds over the sunrise-morning refuge tree linePocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Announces Selection of Refuge ManagerMar 20, 2023Young boy and FWS biologist catching frogs in net at Big Oaks NWRRecreationFrog Day is March 22 at Big Oaks NWRMar 20, 2023a group of people stand on a boardwalk during a construction projectOur PeopleMaintenance teams make nature accessible for allMar 20, 2023Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at sunsetMigratory SpeciesFederal Agencies Treating Glass to Reduce Bird CollisionsMar 16, 2023Pronghorn graze in golden light at sunrise at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.Get InvolvedHappy Birthday, Refuge SystemMar 14, 2023Fire crew setting fire to the field for a prescribed fireHabitat RestorationPrescribed Burns Planned for Spring 2023Mar 13, 2023Two adults stand side by side holding an award plaque between themOur PartnersConservation Partner of the YearMar 10, 2023A small, brownish-gray riparian brush rabbit sits on a trailWildlife Management103 Riparian Brush Rabbits Rescued From Winter FloodingMar 10, 2023A beaver chews on a stick while sitting in a pondOur PartnersLeave it to Beaver: Partners Collaborate on Beaver Dam Analog ProjectMar 9, 2023A person climbs a ladder up the side of a tall tree at nightEndangered Species ActPartners help red-cockaded woodpeckers regain ground in VirginiaMar 8, 2023Winter Wildlife Field Days flyer with newt, partners and contact informationFor Parents and EducatorsJoin us for Winter Wildlife Field Days 2023!Mar 7, 2023A black butterfly with iridescent blue perches on a spray of purple, pom-pom-shaped flowersRecreationSpring Interpretive Programs and EventsMar 2, 2023YCC staffGet InvolvedPort Louisa National Wildlife Refuge seeking Youth Conservation Corps crew membersMar 1, 2023A swan walks on mowed grass in front of a marshSwan Mortality at Mattamuskeet National Wildlife RefugeMar 1, 2023Virginia opossum resting between a tree trunk and a vertical tree branchWildlife WondersMinnesota Valley NWR - Opossums Looking Forward to SpringFeb 27, 2023monarch butterfly on purple flowering plantMonarch migration stepping stones across the Great LakesFeb 21, 2023Green shrubs in the foreground are backed by golden wetland plants in the middle distance and red-leaved trees in the back, all under a partly cloudy skyClimate ChangeMaine refuge stores tons of carbonFeb 17, 2023Person is camouflage hunting gear crouches behind a second person in a wheelchair in a duck hunting blindRecreationHolding space for adaptive huntingFeb 16, 2023Pink Nelson's checker-mallow flowers blooming in a fieldBaskett Slouth National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Research Compatibility DeterminationFeb 10, 2023White goats graze in the thick underbrush. The goat in the foreground wears a tag on its ear that says "cotton."Land ManagementSeeking input on Experimental Goat Grazing at Ozark PlateauFeb 9, 2023a group of people wearing purple and green shirts standing in a green field of a nature parkOur PeopleWorking towards a brighter, greener future for our citiesFeb 6, 2023An Illinois Chorus FrogWildlife ManagementIllinois Chorus FrogFeb 2, 2023The setting sun casts a golden glow on coastal marshes.History and CultureCultural connections on Service landsJan 27, 2023Large white bird sitting on a tundra grassland landscape with the horizon in the backgroundMigratory SpeciesRespecting the Great White OwlJan 23, 2023A line of tall sandhill cranes walking on bright green grass with a group of white tundra swansCooperative Agriculture Opportunity at Pocosin Lakes NWRJan 19, 2023A smiling uniformed refuge ranger hands junior ranger badges out to a group of children.Ash Meadows Junior Refuge Ranger DayJan 18, 2023Male wood duck sitting on teal-green water with ripples, facing right with an orange bill, green head and rusty chestGet InvolvedWhere Art and Science MeetJan 18, 2023Aerial view of a small island with sand and green vegetation on it, surrounded by deep blue waterGet InvolvedA Beginner’s Guide to the National Wildlife Refuge SystemJan 13, 2023People scattered across a brown hillside, kneeling and standing, with the lake, yellow trees, and dramatic clouds visible behind.Seeking Board LeadershipJan 13, 2023Two bald eagles perched along a nestWildlife WondersEagles Across AmericaJan 13, 2023Six river otters walk out on the frozen surface of a river in winter at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.RecreationWinter ScenesJan 13, 2023Seedlings in crates ready to be planted as part of a thornscrub habitat restoration project at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationThorns and All: Conservation Partners Show Love to Thornscrub Habitat in South TexasJan 11, 2023Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge sunsetLand ManagementSeeking comments on draft Land Protection PlanJan 4, 2023Trumpeter swans taking off from the waters of DeSoto Lake with ducks in the background.Wildlife WondersCarol of the Birds: A Christmas Bird Count StoryDec 29, 2022Dozens of white and black snow geese fill the sky in flightWinter Programs and Tours at Pocosin Lakes NWRDec 13, 2022A ponderosa pine looms tall from below, with frost covering the needles and blending the many scraggly branches into the gray-blue skyGet InvolvedDraft Compatibility Determination for Commercial Timber HarvestDec 13, 2022a black and white painting of an ancient wooly mammoth, with thick hide and large curled tusks emerging from it's head.Wildlife WondersRemains of woolly mammoths found in Marine National MonumentDec 8, 2022a black and white photo from a trail camera of a san joaquin kit fox among low bushes looking the camera with glowing eyesWildlife WondersSan Joaquin Kit Foxes Return to Kern National Wildlife RefugeNov 30, 2022A setting sun ducks behind clouds over an expanse of open water dotted with marsh grassesHabitat RestorationNews Feature: North Carolina Public RadioNov 29, 2022a lake with trees in the backgroundOur PeopleRemember the Simple TruthsNov 25, 2022A banded piping plover feeds on invertebrates in the intertidal zone.Climate ChangeThe future for piping ploversNov 18, 2022A sparrow--primarily gray and black with russet around the eyes--perches in tall marsh grass.Reviving a Coastal MarshNov 15, 2022Lake Allen Patuxent Research RefugeRecreationThe Wildlife Refuges of I-95Nov 1, 2022StoryLand ManagementWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge considers application for cellular tower - We want to hear from you!Oct 27, 2022a stream flows through a vast marsh with newly planted grassesHabitat RestorationMaking Great Meadows marshy againOct 26, 2022A young girl talks with a group of adults at an outdoor eventHistory and CultureOn the shoulders of giantsOct 24, 2022A medium-size brown, gray and black birds standing in shallow blue water with sparse vegetation in the foregroundHabitat RestorationComing soon: 125-acres of coastal wetland in the Otay River EstuaryOct 24, 2022a stream flows through a vast marsh with newly planted grassesHabitat RestorationHigh school students help restore Connecticut’s Great Meadows MarshOct 18, 2022a group of people stand by an outdoor tent. A flag raised on the tent says "latino Outdoors" with a symbol of a sun above it. THe people are smiling wearing hats, binoculars and backpacksOur PartnersCommuning with, and through, natureOct 17, 2022a white and gray whale fin emerging from the oceanWildlife WondersThe monument in your backyardOct 14, 2022Two deer with antlers in velvetWildlife WondersAntlers!Oct 13, 2022About a dozen gray bats flying in a caveWildlife Wonders“The Coolest Mammals on Earth”Oct 13, 2022A wildlife biologist holding four small bear cubs in his armsHistory and CultureTheodore Roosevelt & the Teddy BearOct 13, 2022A male wood duck swims through a flooded forest and is reflected in the waterEmpowering people to fight aquatic invasive speciesOct 12, 2022a portrait of a turtle with yellow highlights around the legs and neckWildlife WondersDiscovering turtles at Northern Maine National Wildlife Refuge ComplexOct 12, 2022A man and a woman sit on a bench, with their backs to us, facing the river at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.RecreationUrban Wildlife Conservation DayOct 6, 2022a yellow and black bird with a light stripe on the top of its head perches on a tree limbMigratory SpeciesPutting a stop to bird collisionsOct 5, 2022Saltmarsh Sparrow mother and chicks huddled in nest in salt marshClimate ChangeThe sparrow that speaks for the marshOct 3, 2022Fire crew setting fire to the field for a prescribed fireLand ManagementPrescribed Fire at Turnbull National Wildlife RefugeSep 29, 2022a view over a lake of a mountain with trees in fall foliage and reflected in the waterWildlife WondersA fall foliage tour of the NortheastSep 29, 2022A dead bird lays on its back on concreteMigratory SpeciesMinnesota Valley NWR - Saving Birds One Window at a TimeSep 26, 2022Lost Kame Marsh at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in IllinoisOur PeopleMaking new connections: Meet Refuge Manager Cassie SkaggsSep 21, 20222 photos of people on road with trash bagsGet InvolvedU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manages Lands and Waters for YouSep 21, 2022A concrete bridge structure with vertical grates along the sides extending into the water. In the foreground, a floating boom reaches diagonally across the canal.Habitat RestorationLake Mattamuskeet Aquatic Grass Restoration FAQsSep 20, 2022A rainbow over a wetland and green field with dozens of birds flying byHabitat RestorationCreating Healthy HabitatSep 19, 2022A furry, beaver-like animal perches in the mud of a coastal wetland. It uses its paws to gather marsh grass roots to eat.Habitat RestorationGood riddance to bad rodentsSep 16, 2022A man teaching a woman how to handle a crossbow while she aims at an archery targetRecreation2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Final RuleSep 15, 2022Waterfowl fly in formation over a marsh with hills in the distance2023 Canada goose hunt at Baskett SloughSep 15, 2022Logo that reads "Walk For The Wild" with a graphic that outlines the heads of a bear, alligator, fish, hummingbird and cervidRecreationMinnesota Valley NWR - Walk for the Wild 5K ChallengeSep 8, 2022A large salmon with a red underbelly soars over the whites of rapid waters.Science and TechnologyFailing forwardSep 7, 2022The silhouette of a person in a kayak holding a fishing rod while floating on a large body of water. The sun sets behind them. The sky is colored with vibrant blues and yellows.RecreationThe wilderness of the NortheastSep 1, 2022Three students holding a plantMigratory SpeciesUrban Bird Treaty Program Funds 6 Community-Based Projects in 2022Aug 31, 2022Image of blue headed vireo on branchHistory and CultureFall Artist in ResidenceAug 31, 2022More than a dozen black-and-white birds and tan birds standing clustered together in shallow waterLand ManagementWilderness! There's Nothing Like ItAug 30, 2022A crocodile suns on a log.Climate ChangeCrocodile vs. ClimateAug 30, 2022A logo with an image of a bird soaring over a marsh and the words National Wildlife Refuge Association next to itOur PeopleNational Wildlife Refuge Association 2022 Award WinnersAug 23, 2022a large flock of sandhill cranes in front of a lone tree in a wetlandClimate ChangeReshaping Bosque del Apache for a climate-ready futureAug 22, 2022Indigo bunting perched on plantRecreationWildlife Photography at Muscatatuck NWRAug 18, 2022A tiny sea turtle hatchling crawls across the sand to the ocean at Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia.RecreationSummer SightsAug 16, 2022A wide view of the river with a field of Cahaba lilies.RecreationRefuge grows, and blooms, in AlabamaAug 12, 2022Scott Covington holding a fresh caught fish in his hands while out fishing.Climate ChangeClimate Change with Scott CovingtonAug 8, 2022A bison grazing in the foreground with mountains and a city and electrical infrastructure in the backgroundGet InvolvedNational Wildlife Refuge WeekAug 4, 2022orange and blue sky over waterLand ManagementGreat American Outdoors Act Makes Public Lands More AccessibleAug 4, 2022a woman wearing a service uniform shows a turtle to a small boyOur PeopleTried-and-true friend: Cindy HeffleyJul 29, 2022Painting of an ocean waves on a beach on canvasHistory and CultureMeet the Summer Artist in Residence - Tamara MajorJul 26, 2022A wood cabin stands in the snow at the edge of a forest.RecreationCamping is a Treat at These National Wildlife RefugesJul 21, 2022Scenic view of John Heinz National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationConservación y communidad - conservation and communityJul 19, 2022children play in a tree in the forestOur PeopleChildren Get Their Hands Dirty During “Be the Biologist” Junior Ranger Program at Trinity River NWRJul 19, 2022A group of students kneel next to each other in a semi circle as their teacher stands on the left end of the semi circle. Each student has a single potted plant in front of them. They are either looking at their plant or listening to their instructor who is also in a kneeling-sitting position holding out a green and shrubby potted plant.Habitat RestorationAgua es Vida - Water is LifeJul 18, 2022Sunrise over the Okefenokee Swamp.History and CultureMuscogee Nation Visits “Most Blissful Spot of the Earth.”Jul 14, 2022Multiple vehicle tire treads leading into the distance on an empty beachRecreationPublic Comment Period Open for Draft Fishing Compatibility DeterminationJul 13, 2022Mentored turkey hunt group photo at Wallkill River National Wildlife RefugeRecreationHooked on huntingJul 13, 2022Tule Lake Sump 1A DryLand ManagementTule Lake and Lower Klamath Refuges Habitat Conditions 2022Jul 13, 2022J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge Sandhill Crane observed taking flightHabitat RestorationWorking to Prevent a New Dust BowlJul 8, 2022a freshwater mussel in the palm of a person's handOur People“Musseling” Back from Near ExtinctionJul 7, 2022A colorful coastal sunrise over the marsh lights up the sky and reflects of the frozen landscapeOur PartnersConnecting Visitors to NatureJul 1, 2022A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationHunters as ConservationistsJun 30, 2022Tufted Puffin feeding off the coast of Kodiak National Wildlife RefugeScience and TechnologyTufted puffins as sea sentinelsJun 30, 2022Tufted puffin perched on a cliff with bright orange feet showingScience and TechnologyPuzzling about puffinsJun 30, 2022Fish and wildlife staff peer into a mess of abandoned and mangled lobster trapsOur PartnersSeabirds and the struggle against marine debris in the Gulf of MaineJun 29, 2022A narrow portion of bay surrounded by forest on the far side and green wetland on the near sideHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges Along the Lewis and Clark TrailJun 27, 2022Two small mostly white birds with black eyes walk on a sandy beachWildlife WondersThe Beach, Wildlife and YouJun 27, 2022A vertical portion of a rainbow over amber waves of steppe grassRecreationRainbows Over RefugesJun 27, 2022A woman in a brown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform with a broad smile on her face holding a frame around herself. On the frame are the words Latino Conservation Week.Get InvolvedLatino Conservation WeekJun 23, 2022A group of people in formal attire standing in front of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.Our PartnersHispanic Access Foundation interns kick off summer with the ServiceJun 23, 2022tree planter hands another a sapling in the forestClimate ChangeSpruce by spruce, replanting a more resilient VermontJun 22, 2022A couple dozen pronghorns running over dry sagebrush land as the setting sun casts an orange glow over the whole sceneRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #2Jun 15, 2022A kayaker paddling today a setting sunset on a pond surrounded by evergreen treesRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #3Jun 15, 2022A brown bear standing and touching a piece of light green vegetation with water in the backgroundRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #4Jun 15, 2022Three small gray-white-and-brown birds with disheveled feathers huddle together on a thin straw-like reedRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #6Jun 15, 2022A brown-and-amber-colored dragonfly perched on a flowerRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #1Jun 15, 2022A cloudy, orange sky at dawn over a marsh, with mountains barely visible on the distant horizonRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #7Jun 15, 2022A small white, black and gray bird perched on a tiny branch in a tree with brown leavesRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #10Jun 15, 2022A spindly walking stick bug on a horizontal wooden rail looking out over a wooded flood plainRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #8Jun 15, 2022A large white-gray bird gull on an ocean beach with nine much smaller birds (sanderlings) next to itRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #9Jun 15, 2022Aerial view of an island atoll surrounded by sandy reef in the deep blue oceanWildlife Management"Hope Spots" in the OceanJun 15, 2022A couple dozen white-ish gray birds standing in shallow water in a forested settingHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges Along the Trail of TearsJun 15, 2022fish and wildlife biologist sits in the marsh holding a sparrowClimate ChangeHow one small bird can teach us about an entire marsh ecosystem in a changing climateJun 14, 2022Boardwalk at Beaverdam Creek SwampRecreationBeaverdam Swamp Boardwalk reopens at Wheeler National Wildlife RefugeJun 14, 2022Firefighters work to contain the Swan Lake Fire in Alaska in 2019.Land ManagementSwan Lake Fire: A Burn Severity StoryJun 9, 20222 people stand in front of an airplaneMigratory SpeciesBecoming a Pilot Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceJun 8, 2022Junior Duck Stamp winner stamp of 2021-2022Get InvolvedTop 5 Reasons YOU should buy a Duck Stamp!Jun 8, 2022A tall, slender stone lighthouse on a rocky coast of the deep blue oceanHistory and CultureLighthouses of the Refuge SystemJun 8, 2022A medium-size bird with black and white feathers and a long tail standing on a rock in a fieldRecreationVisiting a National Park? Try a National Wildlife Refuge, TooJun 8, 2022Two hunter with shotgun raised from camouflage dirt mounds.Recreation2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Proposed RuleJun 8, 2022small pine tree in grassHabitat RestorationRestoring watershed forestsJun 7, 2022Boggy LiatrisExpanding Conservation at Big Boggy National Wildlife RefugeJun 6, 2022A view of forest with mountains on the horizonClimate ChangeSeeing the future forest through the treesJun 6, 2022Coastal marsh under a bright blue skyExpanding Conservation at Aransas National Wildlife RefugeJun 6, 2022a raised, wooden platform trail snakes through a mature forestRecreationWheelchair-accessible trails of the NortheastJun 3, 2022An intricately patterned turtle seen from above against a white backdropHow you can help turtlesMay 19, 2022A large group of people standing under a pavilion smiling. A tent is seen in the background with the words "Elizabeth NJ Partnership" printed on the frontRecreationHike it Baby! A special Mother's Day in Elizabeth, New JerseyMay 18, 20223 green, teal, brown glossy ibia fly just above grassy groundMigratory SpeciesGlossy IbisMay 17, 2022FWS Visitor services staffer shows interpretive panel to visitorsHabitat RestorationBipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports Ecosystem RestorationMay 13, 2022aerial view of sprawling wetlands with hills in the backgroundWildlife WondersWetlands of Alaska's Kanuti RefugeMay 12, 2022A bright yellow kayak glides through on a glass-smooth river surrounded by towering evergreen trees. In the distance ominous clouds hover in a clearing sky on the horizon.Migratory SpeciesSearching for Wonder Among the SparrowsMay 12, 2022A group of people stand smiling in tallgrass outsideGet InvolvedVolunteers Make our YearMay 12, 2022Small blue fishWildlife WondersDefying the oddsMay 11, 2022A man in a brown uniform stands in front of a FWS bannerForce multiplierMay 11, 2022A woman with long brown hair stands on a trail framed by forest. Her hands are on her hips. She wears glasses and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Uniform.Our PeopleConfronting climate changeMay 9, 2022A latina woman wearing an orange personal flotation device canoeing on a riverRecreationAmerica's Great OutdoorsMay 6, 2022StoryOzark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge seeks input on draft Compatibility Determination for cultural resource use.May 1, 2022Birds fly over desert wetland with mountains in background.Wildlife WondersAsh Meadows is the Galapagos of the Mojave DesertApr 28, 2022Two bird eggs nested green and brown grass with feathers next to themWildlife WondersEggs!Apr 27, 2022Full forest full of green trees with green plants on the ground.Habitat RestorationA Breath of Fresh Air: Restoring Bottomland Hardwood Forests in KansasApr 27, 2022a vast wetland with water moving through marsh grassesHabitat RestorationSetting salt marsh standardsApr 26, 2022a man in Service uniform stands near a salt marsh with a refuge boundary sign behind himClimate ChangeRedefining conservation in a changing climateApr 22, 2022Red-breasted migratory birds called red knots crowd the water's edge to feed on the eggs of horseshoe crabs in spring in Mispillion Harbor in Delaware.RecreationSpring MarvelsApr 22, 2022a bear in a creek with snow on the banksWildlife WondersSharing the landscape as bears wake up from hibernationApr 21, 2022The common loon known as ABJ on the water with two chicksWildlife WondersThe oldest known common loonsApr 20, 2022A young woman fishing from a platformRecreationGone FishingApr 19, 2022Four tan-black-and-white birds with long gray bills probing sand for food at the beachRecreationWhere the Birds AreApr 19, 2022A latina woman wearing an orange personal flotation device canoeing on a riverRecreationSerenity on the WaterApr 19, 2022A large white bird soaring in blue sky with its long white-and-black wings spread the width of the photoWildlife WondersRefuge Animals From A to ZApr 19, 2022a woman in a US Fish and Wildlife Service uniform and hat holds her hand over a saltmarsh ditchClimate ChangePartnering across Parker RiverApr 15, 2022Different plants with different shades of green in a woodlandPachaug-Ledyard focus area final preacquisition compatibility determinationsApr 14, 2022An illustration of a great blue heron with a curved neck on top of a blue backgroundRecreationRecreate ResponsiblyApr 12, 2022Sun rays shining through dark clouds over a green-and-brown landscapeLand ManagementThe Wildlife Refuges of CaliforniaApr 11, 2022A granite monument honoring the armed forces that defended Midway from the Japanese on June 4-7, 1942History and CultureThe Midway Atoll You Might Not KnowApr 11, 2022A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationWhy Hunting Is Allowed on RefugesApr 11, 2022Wetland at Mashpee NWROur PartnersBird's Eye View of Cape Cod OspreysApr 9, 2022Three adult bald eagles in a nestWildlife WondersEagle trio sees parenting success in IllinoisApr 8, 2022A child's hand holds a green acorn in its palmOur PeopleMini nature moments with kidsApr 7, 2022Kentucky Junior Duck Stamp Best of Show 2022Our PartnersKentucky Junior Duck Stamp ProgramApr 5, 2022Image of a watercolor painting of a white-breasted nuthatch perched upside-down on the trunk of a birch treeNative birds in watercolorApr 5, 2022Three young adults remove a barrier in a field.Get InvolvedYouth OpportunitiesApr 5, 2022Sand dollar on driftwoodRecreationSpring 2022-Cape Romain NWRApr 4, 2022An aerial view of a cliffside that abuts a large green river. Trees cover the land in various shades of green and yellow. Adjacent to the cliffs are marshlands.Our PartnersReturn to the riverApr 1, 2022a black fuzzy caterpillar walks across the snowWildlife WondersSpring Equinox Marks Change in AlaskaMar 31, 2022Aerial photo of the Cully Park Native Gathering GardenHistory and CultureHealing the Soul by Healing the LandMar 31, 2022New England aster in bloom with big bluestem and a large wetland in the background studded with trumpeter swansConservation Partner of the YearMar 30, 2022Still ponds in a marsh are covered with waterfowl. Brown marsh grasses and leafless trees are in the foreground. Snow covered mountains are immediately beyond the ponds.Spring Wings Bird FestivalMar 28, 2022Looking up from the inside of a cave, the entrance is a window-view of a green forest.Climate ChangeThe Forests Hold Carbon, and CashMar 28, 20224 youth standing in a line behind an aluminum canoe outsideApply Now for Summer Work CrewMar 23, 2022A ruby throated hummingbird hovering upwards to a light purple flower to feed.Land ManagementU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ManualMar 23, 2022A group of people standing behind Nevada governor Steve Sisolak during a document signing eventOur PartnersGovernor Sisolak Signs Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Partnership Agreement in NevadaMar 23, 2022tree trunk, branches lies across path in dirtHabitat RestorationBuilding Back a Better WetlandMar 17, 2022A man using a large video camera standing on a beach filming a crab in the waterLand ManagementFilming Activities in the National Wildlife Refuge SystemMar 17, 2022Mist rises off a river at sunrise.RecreationFun Facts About Refuge Rivers and TrailsMar 16, 2022Raccoon standing in a tree hollowPart of the Hole-in-the Tree GangMar 15, 20223 people stack concrete structures in shallow waterClimate ChangeA New, Natural NormalMar 8, 2022A big flock of ducks flies in the orange light of sunset.Habitat RestorationPrescribed Fire along the Rio GrandeMar 8, 2022A pair of dolphins (marine mammals with tails and flippers) cruise through blue waters.Wildlife WondersWildlife VideosMar 8, 2022Large brown, grey & white cat crouching on the groundNot the Missing LynxMar 8, 2022Woman with white skin drum leads group of people walking down a road. Kids on bikes flank her.History and CultureUnangax people remember the Forgotten WarMar 7, 2022Blue and white ship sails towards land over calm blue waters and a blue sky with a few clouds.Science and TechnologySailing the Oceans of AlaskaMar 7, 2022People in bright orange and yellow rain gear in an orange skiff boat through choppy waters through a rain spattered lens. A blue and white ship is in the background.Our PeopleWeather reigns (and rains), but the research goes onMar 7, 2022Painting of a green-winged teal drake floating in a wetlandGet InvolvedNevada Junior Duck Stamp ProgramMar 5, 2022Dozens of shorebirds wading in a coastal area with white sand, green vegetation onshoreRecreationWhy I Took These Shots #5Mar 3, 2022Historic log cabin surrounded by pine treesRecreationDiscover the Hidden Forest CabinMar 2, 2022A herd of deer-like animals called pronghorn runs across the plains.Land ManagementWildlife CorridorsMar 1, 2022A hard hat worn by a USFWS Maintenance Action Team member during a construction project at Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge.Refuge Visitor Center closed for RenovationsMar 1, 2022A mountainous island covered in green vegetation emerges from bright blue waterLand ManagementMarine Areas, Islands and CoastsFeb 28, 2022A black and white portrait of a black man -- A Fish and Wildlife Service employee, squatting behind a sedated, trapped bearOur PeopleConservation and diversityFeb 25, 2022White orchids in a green field of wild plants.Habitat RestorationBeauty Amidst Beastly ThreatFeb 24, 2022The setting sun casts a golden glow on coastal marshes.History and CultureHonoring Black History on National Wildlife RefugesFeb 7, 2022Paw prints in the snow -- with two two pads side by side followed by an exclamation point -- are those of a pygmy rabbit.Wildlife WondersSnow TracksJan 20, 2022A smiling woman raises her arm high while a group of people standing around her smile at her and applaud.Get InvolvedFor FriendsJan 14, 2022Large oak tree at Big Oaks NWRRecreationBig Oaks Reopened April 17Jan 14, 2022Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.Wildlife WondersAmerica's Birdiest PlacesJan 13, 2022A red-haired boy looks at the camera through binoculars.RecreationCompetitive BirdingJan 11, 2022A seal opens its mouth wide while it rests on land at St. Paul Island, within Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.RecreationSuper ShotsJan 11, 2022Pronghorn graze in golden light at sunrise at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.RecreationTips for Great PhotosJan 11, 2022A ground view of a prairie with purple and yellow flowersWildlife ManagementWaterfowl Production AreasJan 11, 2022A green tree frog at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Texas.RecreationPhoto ContestsJan 11, 2022A hummingbird sips nectar from a flowering plant at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife Wonders10 Birds to SeeJan 10, 2022A man in hunting gear standing in a forest opening using a moose callRecreationUnforgettable HuntingJan 10, 2022Two men carrying guns and backpacks walk across grassland next to a body of water with their hunting dogRecreationTips for Hunters and Non-HuntersJan 10, 2022"Gentle stream flowing from the headwaters of a river in autumn forest. Rocks and fallen foliage on the shoreLand ManagementRolling alongJan 10, 2022a polar bear in AlaskaA Polar Bear Year: SummerJan 7, 2022Gun hunter walking across fieldRecreationHunting Opportunities at MuscatatuckDec 27, 2021A machine operator sprays a black arc of sediment into the marsh.Climate ChangeManaging for Climate ChangeDec 23, 2021Large meadow of pink fireweed flowersWildlife WondersFireweedDec 21, 2021a beaver dam in a wetlandWildlife WondersBeavers Can Build, but Rivers Rule the RoostDec 19, 2021A group of five men and women cutting a ribbon with a pair of oversized scissors. There are a few onlookers in the background.Climate ChangeOfficials, volunteers celebrate improvements at Pea Island National Wildlife RefugeDec 17, 2021Sunset on seasonal wetland at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationTittabawassee River Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge ExpansionDec 16, 2021A polar bear adult and cub sit on ice.Climate ChangeClimate Change ImpactsDec 16, 2021Sunset on seasonal wetland at Stone Lakes National Wildlife RefugeHabitat RestorationTittabawassee River Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Restoration ProjectDec 16, 2021a black and white chickadee perched on a snowy branchWildlife Wonders“Tshcick-a-dee-dee” ChickadeesDec 15, 2021Paddlers navigate rapids on Alaska’s Sheenjek RiverWildlife WondersRivers: America’s LifebloodDec 9, 2021Aerial view of water and land split upClimate ChangeA model for the futureDec 9, 2021fish hold in a weirScience and TechnologyAnatomy of a Fish WeirDec 3, 2021TUPU headshotWildlife WondersSeabirds of the Pacific NorthwestDec 1, 2021A single white feather rests on cracked, brown, dry mud.RecreationFrequently Asked Questions for Stillwater NWRDec 1, 2021A wetland scene with clouds reflecting in very still water.RecreationAccommodations for Disabled Hunters at Stillwater NWRDec 1, 2021An osprey chick in a basket lined with a towelGet InvolvedWhat to do if you find baby wildlife in NevadaNov 30, 2021Joshua tree and mojave yucca plants in the foreground; mountains rising in the backgroundOur PartnersWatch the Wild Speaker SeriesNov 27, 2021black brant flying in front of a grassy hillMigratory SpeciesPacific black brant migration and what they can teach usNov 26, 2021WWII soldiers behind gun with snowy hillside in the distanceHistory and CultureRefuge and RemembranceNov 24, 2021In the foreground a shed antler sitting on purple tundra flowers, and in the distance coastal watersHistory and Culture“We walked in the same path as my ancestors”Nov 24, 2021A scenic view from the top of White Horse Hill overlooking woodlands and prairieHistory and CulturePassion and Persistence Pays off for Dakota ElderNov 24, 2021Mountains rising sharply up from the desert floorLand ManagementLife Zones in the Mojave DesertNov 23, 2021An empty road heads into the distance while dark, ominous clouds fill the sky aboveRecreationWatch Us on The Spirit of NevadaNov 23, 2021A pipe pumping water into canal during electrofishing used to capture native fish.Wildlife ManagementOld canal gets new lifeNov 22, 2021Sunset over the desertGet InvolvedFind Us on FacebookNov 19, 2021Hedgehog Cactus blooming with mountains in distanceLand ManagementWatch Us on PBSNov 17, 2021Close-up view of a desert bighorn sheepWildlife WondersTips for Sighting Desert Bighorn SheepNov 17, 2021Bristlecone pine above treelineLand ManagementWatch the Refuge VideoNov 17, 2021Sunset at Ninepipe National Wildlife RefugeOur PartnersCommon Ground, Sacred BondsNov 9, 2021people stand on a corral in front of the Rocky Mountains mountain rangeOur PartnersSongs on the Wind, Hooves on the LandscapeNov 5, 2021And old black and white photo of a ship and Blackbeard wharf.Wildlife ManagementWhen a pandemic ragedNov 5, 2021An osprey chick in a basket lined with a towelWildlife ManagementBaby Birds and Injured Wildlife in CaliforniaNov 4, 2021Otay River water flows into the newly-breached former salt ponds on the San Diego Bay NWR.Habitat RestorationOtay River Estuary Restoration ProjectOct 29, 2021Eerie blue coloring of a blurred image of person holding invasive green crabLand ManagementAlaska Invasive Species Fright FestOct 28, 2021person sitting in front of a stark mountain landscape near a riverOur People#WeAreUSFWS: Cohort of Senior Social Scientists Joins the ServiceOct 27, 2021A western painted turtle with a repaired shellWildlife WondersRehabilitation saves a tough turtleOct 19, 2021An eastward view of St. Andrews Bay and the Fort Morgan Peninsula in coastal Alabama.Wildlife ManagementPreserving utopia: Pilot Town’s history and addition to Bon SecourOct 18, 2021Children Hiking on Sheepy Ridge with Staff at Tule Lake NWRFor Parents and EducatorsOutdoor games!Oct 6, 2021A profile of a brown bear with a salmon in her mouthWildlife WondersFat Bear Diet PlanOct 1, 2021Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Wildlife ManagementStone Lakes NWR Waterfowl Hunting Rules and RegulationsOct 1, 2021Two hunters in camo clothing hide with a hunting dog in the tules beside a marsh. One hunter is using duck call while the other holds a shotgun.Wildlife ManagementStone Lakes NWR Waterfowl Hunting Blind InformationOct 1, 2021a man bringing in a fish in a netMigratory SpeciesDandy Dollies of Far-North AlaskaSep 30, 2021man standing on a fish wheel platform in a large riverWildlife WondersMade in Alaska: Bering CiscoSep 29, 2021A bronze plaque on a large rock amid green vegetationOur PeopleRemembering Rich Guadagno (1962-2001)Sep 11, 2021Channel on F and G Street with building in backgroundF and G Street Marsh Contaminant Cleanup Project (Operable Unit 3)Sep 10, 2021A yellow fish tail covered with dark spots. The sun is shining through the tail and glinting off the water in the background.RecreationExpert Tips to Hook the Perfect FishAug 18, 2021Photo of kids fishing at a lakeRecreationA Guide to Fishing for the First TimeAug 18, 2021group around sign reading Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. All in masksRecreationDenver’s Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge: A Refuge for AllAug 18, 2021Wetlands scene with emergent grasses and ducks. A square building with a is on a levee beyond an area of open water.RecreationPhoto Blind at Pixley RefugeAug 17, 2021A small rodent with brown fur and a large, dark eye rests on all fours beneath a small bush on sandy soil.Wildlife ManagementDon't call it a comeback. We've been here for years.Aug 17, 2021a brown and green and white hummingbird hovers at a pink group of flowersMigratory SpeciesFast and FuriousAug 11, 2021A woman aims her camera at birds through a photography blind at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.RecreationPhoto Blinds on Wildlife RefugesAug 10, 2021A woman crouching down to take a photo of pinkish wildflowersRecreationHow Photographers Can HelpAug 9, 2021A close-up of a sea snail perched on a coral skeleton emphasizes waves in the coral.RecreationPhoto Tips for KidsAug 9, 2021Piping plover adult and chick on beach at Rachel Carson National Wildlife RefugeMigratory SpeciesPlovers and people -- an essential unionAug 5, 2021White birds with black-tipped wings and long yellow beaks fly over water at Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota.RecreationBirdingAug 4, 2021A colorful red and blue fish underwater looking into the cameraEndangered Species ActSigns of breeding success are sweet for rare candy dartersAug 4, 2021Still ponds in a marsh are covered with waterfowl. Brown marsh grasses and leafless trees are in the foreground. Snow covered mountains are immediately beyond the ponds.RecreationMarsh Foot at Stillwater NWRAug 1, 2021River in autumnOur PeopleAnimals, birds... and chupacabrasJul 30, 2021Three bald eagles on a nest at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge.Wildlife WondersWildlife WebcamsJul 28, 2021A young Black woman wearing a backpack and holding binoculars and smiling, looks off into the distance under a cloudy blue sky.Wildlife WondersFind Your Birding CommunityJul 28, 2021a small black, white, and yellow bird perched on a tree branchEndangered Species ActSongbird point count surveysJul 27, 2021a northern lake with fall colorsHistory and CultureFish Camp and FamilyJul 21, 2021A Native Alaskan wearing a warm camo jacket pulling a white and silver fish out of the iceHistory and CultureWinter Sheefish: ice fishing for Alaska's largest whitefishJul 21, 2021dragonfly on a bankWildlife WondersDragons and DamselsJul 21, 2021wetlands sprawl out across the landscape from aboveWildlife WondersWinding River, Wetland WonderJul 14, 2021man standing by a riverOur PeopleA lifetime on the land, a gift for finding the lostJul 14, 2021viewed from an airplane window: a pair of polar bears walk across a snowy landscape.Wildlife WondersA Polar Bear Year: SpringJul 13, 2021person's hands holding a bright red fish with heartsMigratory SpeciesFish Fasts 20 Months for Chance at LoveJul 13, 2021An aerial view of Falkner Island, lighthouse, and building, in CTHistory and Culture11 interesting facts about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lighthousesJul 6, 2021A polar bear walks through ice fog across the winter landscape.Wildlife WondersA Polar Bear Year: Early WinterJul 6, 2021An orange-and-black monarch butterfly sips nectar from an orange flower.Wildlife WondersFive Super Stops on the Monarch Migration TrailJun 25, 2021Image of Malheur Lake at sunsetRecreationConserving While Black: Breaking down barriers in the conservation communityJun 23, 2021View of a pond in the forestLand ManagementA family’s refuge for four generations, a wildlife refuge in perpetuityJun 15, 2021Watercolor painting of a prickly pear cactusHistory and CultureMeet the 2021 Artist in Residence - Rosalie HaizlettJun 1, 2021two whooping cranes walk in a wetlandWildlife ManagementCounting the Wild WhoopersMay 28, 20217 grey birds fly over a wetlandNational Wildlife Refuges Abound With Gorgeous WetlandsMay 21, 2021Flames run in a pattern on the ground as firefighters with drip torches are pictured in the background. Trees spaces our surround the areaUsing prescribed fire to improve habitat and save wildlifeMay 17, 2021FWS Patrol Captain Kelly Knutson, a Federal Wildlife Officer, and a U.S. Forest Service agent stand next to patrol vehicles (one white truck and the other is tan) with there backs showing.Wildlife CrimeFederal Wildlife Officer’s Persistence Leads to Justice in Large Scale Timber TheftMay 12, 2021A male Attwater's Prairie Chicken walks across a grassy areaEndangered Species ActA Remarkable ReturnApr 29, 2021Kurt Steinke, an Electronics Engineer with the Abernathy Fish Technology Center adjusts an electroshocker's current and broadcast range as part of a study to control common carp densities at Malheur NWR Lake.Science and TechnologyBringing Waterfowl Back to Malheur National Wildlife RefugeApr 22, 2021A western yellow-billed cuckoo sits in a treeHabitat RestorationThe Benefits of Floodplain RestorationApr 20, 2021Two curious animals with long necks and what looks like black masks around their eyes peek out from a burrow in the ground.RecreationWildlife ViewingMar 16, 2021Waterfowl gather in a marsh at sunrise. Overhead more waterfowl fly. There are thick blue and grey clouds tinged in orange.History and CultureHarriet Tubman homestead discoveredFeb 18, 2021Black and white photo of more than 100 young African American men in uniform posing in front of a buildingHistory and CultureUnsung heroes of American conservationFeb 3, 2021Close up of a USFWS patch on a uniform shirtOur PeopleCareersJan 1, 2021Kneeling man picks up a handful of sand with a body of water in the backgroundHabitat RestorationDredging up the past at Antioch DunesDec 16, 2020A field of tall waving grass is visible in the foreground. Behind that, near the horizon, trees begin to appear, and behind them green mountains. The sky is blue with spectacular white clouds.Our PartnersReconnecting Lenape Tribes to their homelandsDec 7, 2020A small, brownish-gray riparian brush rabbit sits on a trailEndangered Species ActVaccinating Wild Rabbits Against a Deadly VirusDec 2, 2020A pond between northern forests with rolling mountains behind itHabitat RestorationChop, drop, and rollNov 5, 2020An expansive flat landscape of long, verdant grass is seen underneath a blue sky with intermittent white clouds.Habitat RestorationBuilding Great Marsh Resiliency from the Bottom-UpOct 5, 2020A group of youth standing in front of a faux rock wall. Some of the kids hold blue pastic badgesFor Parents and EducatorsDesert NWR Junior Refuge Ranger ResourcesOct 1, 2020An owl flies over burning vegetation and smokeEmergency ManagementManaging FireJul 1, 2020A pink and green humming bird with rapidly flapping wings pokes it's nose into a flower to collect nectarWildlife WondersWings of LifeMar 31, 2020Two men in a small motorboat assessing water quality on a river in fallOur PeopleThe WaterkeepersMar 11, 2020Black and white photo of around 20 African American men in a line in the woods.History and CultureNational Wildlife Refuges with Ties to African American HistoryFeb 9, 2020A brown sheep with big curled horns gets its photo snapped by a trail camera at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona.Science and TechnologyWildlife SelfiesJan 2, 2020White-tailed deer are silhouetted against a pre-dawn sky in North Dakota.Wildlife WondersA Few Words for Nature NerdsDec 31, 2019A cluster of bright yellow flowers called sneezeweed grows at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming.Wildlife WondersNative Wildflowers Turn Up the ColorNov 15, 2019A dragonfly with a long body and four black-spotted wings rests on the end of a reed or blade of grass.Wildlife WondersDragonfly Watching on Wildlife RefugesNov 14, 2019A long view of a snowy field with the bright yellow sun shining just at the horizonWildlife WondersWinter in the Heart of AlaskaAug 16, 2019A pair of dolphins (marine mammals with tails and flippers) cruise through blue waters.For Parents and Educators8 Powerful Lessons the Ocean Can TeachJun 19, 2019Far north lake reflects conifers at Arookstook National Wildlife Refuge in MaineHistory and CultureNational Wildlife Refuge Names and their Indigenous RootsNov 20, 2018A mother holding a hunting rifle with her two young daughters crouching next to a bay of hale in a green field. All three are in camouflage.RecreationPassing Along the Hunting EthicSep 1, 2018Man stands at the front of a ship holding a microphone. A lihthouse is seen behindOur PartnersHe speaks for the seaJul 9, 2018A small pond surrounded by leafy green vegetation, a few standing dead trees and verdant forestWildlife ManagementTrappingJun 23, 2018Sun peeks through orange and pink clouds over calm marsh.Watching Out for WetlandsJun 7, 2018A large white bird with black legs, black markings around its eyes, and a long bill wading about to grab a blue crab out of shallow waterScience and TechnologyCan you track me now?Feb 2, 2018A woman stands in a pond holding what looks like a stick or gauge.Get InvolvedStudent PlacementJan 10, 2018A masked bobwhite quail walks along a patch of gravel and dirt.Our PartnersBobwhite Aboard, Bobwhite AboundJan 1, 2018A deer and fawn appear close up, with ears raised, on a remote-action trail camera at Klamath Marshal National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.RecreationA Quality HarvestNov 30, 2017desert bighorn sheep run down a rocky slopeWildlife ManagementGuardians of the Desert BighornNov 17, 2017a rock in the foreground serves as a lookout across a desert landscape with a dry lakebed and mountains in the distanceRecreationBeyond the Bright LightsOct 6, 2017A small floating group of fire ants surrounds a blade of grass and floats on top of still waterWildlife ManagementInvasive fire ants make problems for Attwater's Prairie ChickenSep 25, 2017The forest of Phillis IslandRecreationA non-hunter’s guide to huntingSep 20, 2017Volunteers Chuck and Betty Mulcahy, wearing hats and hiking clothes, survey trumpeter swans and cygnets weekly from atop a butte at National Elk Refuge in Wyoming.Get Involved10,000-Plus Hours and CountingSep 20, 2017A young hunter in a camouflage cap crouching in talk grass next to a body of waterRecreationGood Hunting May Be Closer Than You ThinkSep 1, 2017Red caribou meat being cut into slices and cubes on a kitchen tableHistory and CultureSupplementing the Family TableSep 1, 2017A dense stand of dozens of tall, slender longleaf pine treesOur PartnersLongleaf Pine for GeorgiansAug 22, 2017a small black, white, and yellow bird perched on a tree branchMigratory SpeciesBackpacks for birdsAug 17, 2017Two curious animals with long necks and what looks like black masks around their eyes peek out from a burrow in the ground.Endangered Species ActNew Hope for FerretsJul 5, 2017A black and white striped woodpecker with red patch on the top of its head, dark wings with white spotsGet Involved’Tis the Season for the Christmas Bird CountDec 15, 2016StoryLand ManagementNon-Federal Oil and Gas Rule FAQsNov 10, 2016Orange and black birds called Altamira orioles at their hanging nest at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas.RecreationBirding Means Business in South TexasNov 2, 2016Two women coworkers at OMRON Scientific Technologies haul off invasive French broom from Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Refuge.Get InvolvedCompany Spirit on the RefugeSep 1, 2016Large numbers of snow geese fly out at sunrise into an orange sky reflected in the water below at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.RecreationA Lens on NatureSep 14, 2015StoryEnergyAbandoned Oilfield EquipmentJul 1, 2014StoryInvasive Species Eradication Effort Shows Promise for One of World’s Largest Albatross ColoniesMar 24, 2014StoryHappy Birthday, National Wildlife Refuge System! Nation’s Premier Wildlife Conservation Network Marks 111 YearsFeb 28, 2014StoryEnergySpills and Leaks are a Recurring Problem at AtchafalayaFeb 1, 2014StoryGreat Bird Festivals at National Wildlife RefugesJan 10, 2014StorySophisticated Eyes in the Sky Benefit Texas SongbirdsJan 8, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 3, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 1, 2014StoryJoin an Eagle Watch Tour in OklahomaJan 1, 2014StoryValle de Oro Holds Public Meeting on Planning the RefugeDec 21, 2013StoryNFWF Announces $8.8 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in TexasNov 20, 2013StoryWhooping Crane Spotted at the Brazoria National Wildlife RefugeNov 18, 2013StoryTrinity River Refuge National Public Lands Day Cleanup ResultsSep 30, 2013StoryTrinity River Refuge to host big game hunting opportunitiesSep 3, 2013StorySea Turtle Nests Up Dramatically in SoutheastAug 30, 2013StoryGreat Scenic Drives On National Wildlife RefugesAug 22, 2013StoryGreat Refuges for BirdingJul 23, 2013StorySummer Celebration and Salmon Bake at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeMay 28, 2013StoryBaron Horiuchi Awarded Rachel Carson Award for Scientific ExcellenceMay 14, 2013StoryKīlauea Point Lighthouse Re-dedication Ceremony Honors Senator Daniel K. InouyeApr 22, 2013StoryRecord of Decision for Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge's Management Plan Now AvailableApr 12, 2013StoryKīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge closed for the final phase of lighthouse restorationMar 26, 2013StoryStair Maintenance Planned for Coquille PointMar 22, 2013StoryWildflower Tours Announced for Hanford Reach National MonumentMar 21, 2013StoryAmeriCorps Week at Ridgefield National Wildlife RefugeMar 14, 2013StoryDeer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Draft Management Plan ReleasedMar 13, 2013StoryU. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers Free Admission to National Wildlife Refuges in Honor of VeteransNov 9, 2012StoryRefuge Notebook Brings Natural Science to Life in AlaskaFeb 9, 2012StoryWildlife Refuges Showcase Nature’s Courtship Rituals Long Past Valentine’s DayFeb 7, 2012StoryDing Darling National Wildlife Refuge Earns Sanibel Island Top Place as Travel Destination, Says FrommerJan 23, 2012StoryService to Hold Public Hearing and Reopen Comment Period on the Revised Proposed Critical Habitat Designation and Associated Draft Economic Analysis for the Mississippi Gopher FrogJan 13, 2012StorySnowy Owl Sightings SnowballDec 21, 2011StoryAMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Secretary Salazar to Deliver Keynote Address at ‘Conserving the Future’ Conference in WisconsinJul 13, 2011StoryRefuge System Celebrates 108 YearsMar 3, 2011StoryNational Wildlife Refuges Waive Fees for Veterans Day, November 11Nov 9, 2010StoryNational Wildlife Refuges Join The Big Sit!TMOct 4, 2010StoryService Proposes First Time Hunting on One Refuge Hunting, Fishing Expansion on OthersSep 17, 2010StoryService to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Planning Process for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation PlanMay 3, 2010StoryDing Darling National Wildlife Refuge Earns Sanibel Island Top Place as Travel Destination, Says FrommerJan 23, 2010StoryWeb Cam Provides Real-Time Access to National Wildlife Refuge Known as “California’s Galapagos"Jul 14, 2009StoryService to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Land Exchange and Road Corridor for Izembek National Wildlife RefugeMar 9, 2009
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