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Conservation success stories from the people of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura who work to protect fish, wildlife, plants, and natural habitats of the central and Southern California coast.

The National Wildlife Refuge System includes more than 560 national wildlife refuges, at least one in each state and U.S. territory. Founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 and administrated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Refuge System is a diverse network of lands and waters dedicated to conserving America’s rich fish and wildlife heritage.

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Twelve Days of Fishmas by Angela Palacios/USFWS On the first day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the second day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me two Gila Trout and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the third day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the fourth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the fifth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the sixth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the seventh day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me seven tetras a chasing, (Yes, there are more than seven, but have you seen their teeth, I’m not arguing with them!) six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the eighth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me eight darters darting, seven tetras a chasing, six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the ninth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me nine dace a feeding, eight darters darting, seven tetras a chasing, six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the tenth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me ten pupfish prancing, nine dace a feeding, eight darters darting, seven tetras a chasing, six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the eleventh day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me eleven sculpins stirring, ten pupfish prancing, nine dace a feeding, eight darters darting, seven tetras a chasing, six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. On the twelfth day of Fishmas, my angler gave to me twelve minnows schooling, eleven sculpins stirring, ten pupfish prancing, nine dace feeding, eight darters darting, seven tetras a chasing, six chubs a spawning, five Bluntnose Shiners, four grunting Bluegill, three Flathead Catfish, two Gila Trout, and a pikeminnnow in a photo frame. In Order of Appearance - all photos and video by USFWS staff. Coloraod Pikeminnow, Endangered. Angela Palacios Gila Trout, Threatened. Dustin Myers Flathead Catfish. Eileen Henry, Joshua Grant, & Dustin Myers Bluegill, Angela Palacios Pecos Bluntnose Shiner, Threatened. Steven Davenport, and Angela Palacios Roundtail Chub, Dustin Myers and Angela Palacios Mexican Tetra, Angela Palacios Greenthroat Darters, Andy Dean and Steven Davenport Longnose Dace, video credit Angela Palacios Pecos Pupfish, video credit Angela Palacios Mottled Sculpin, Angela Palacios Rio Grande Silvery Minnow, Endangered. Video Angela Palacios

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302次观看 2021年12月24日 Is there any better place to express your inner wild than the great outdoors? We don’t think so. With 54 national wildlife refuges and 14 national fish hatcheries in the Columbia Pacific Northwest Region, the opportunities for reconnecting with nature and disconnecting from stress are almost endless. We are sure you don’t need a study to tell you that time outside = good vibes, but we love science so we will cite one anyway. Studies show that around two hours per week of outdoor recreation positively impacts our sense of wellbeing. From bird watching to “forest bathing” (or what some people call walking in the woods), research demonstrates that as long as we do so safely, outdoor recreation benefits our brains and bodies. Safety is a key part of the equation – it’s hard to take full advantage of Mother Nature’s soothing properties when we are, say, in pain from an injury sustained from walking off trail and into a tree because we were too caught up in our binoculars. Not that we have ever done that. With great recreation comes great responsibility so be sure to check out our helpful PSA video. Then, grab your gear and make a plan to take a walk on the wild side safely with this guide to your public lands!

Bird Banding helps to promote the conservation and preservation of birds through the use of collecting data which allows for better understanding of things like migration patterns, life span and much more. In order to band you have to be licensed and certified and then you have to have a project in order to get a permit to do the banding.

Conservation success stories from the people of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ventura who work to protect fish, wildlife, plants, and natural habitats of the central and Southern California coast.

Tagging Freshwater Mussels_4 Many species of freshwater mussels are threatened and endangered, so it is critical to have solid techniques for monitoring populations over time. One key step in monitoring over time is placing a tag on the shell so individual mussels can be tracked.

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Highlights from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alaska Invasive Species team which showcases summer field work in 2021. The video was shared with other invasive species practitioners during the 2021 Alaska Invasive Species Workshop.

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network of automated radio-telemetry receiving stations. Motus, which is Latin for movement, tracks insects, birds, bats, and other animals over the landscape, using radio technology. It's just one of the tools that biologists, conservationists, and others use to monitor wildlife. Many partners, organizations, and wildlife agencies have contributed to to the growth of the Motus network.

What would your Thanksgiving meal look like without the work of pollinators like bees, bats, birds and butterflies?

There’s a win-win opportunity for both communication tower owners and birds, and it’s as simple as switching to flashing lights on towers.

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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is a Texas Hill Country oasis. Over 27,000 acres of rolling woodlands and oak savannahs protect nesting habitat for two rare songbirds: the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. There are plenty of opportunities for public recreation, too! Visit the refuge to hike, watch wildlife, photograph, hunt, volunteer, and attend education programs. Check out our website to learn more.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the oldest federal conservation agency, tracing its lineage back to 1871, and the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is management of fish and wildlife for the American public. The Service helps ensure a healthy environment for people by providing opportunities for Americans to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage. We manage the National Wildlife Refuge System with more than 560 National Wildlife Refuges as well as small wetlands and other special management areas encompassing more than 150 million acres. Under the Fisheries program we also operate over 70 National Fish Hatcheries and 65 fishery resource offices. The Ecological Services program has 86 field stations across all 50 states. The vast majority of fish and wildlife habitat is on non-federal lands. Voluntary habitat protection and restoration programs like the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and the Coastal Program and other partnership programs are the primary ways we deliver habitat conservation on public and private lands. The Service employs approximately 9,000 people at facilities across the U.S. The Service is a decentralized organization with a headquarters office in Washington, D.C., with regional and field offices across the country. Our organizational chart shows structure and also provides information on senior management.

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