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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Downlist Aeʻo from Endangered to Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act fws.gov/press-release/2026-0…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Downlist Aeʻo | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker: ow.ly/Mbyc50Zp3na 📷: Sam Stukel: USFWS
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Canada Lynx Critical Habitat Designation. 📷: Lisa Hupp/USFWS
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 90-day Finding for Diamondback Terrapin fws.gov/press-release/2026-0…

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Completes 90-day Finding for Diamondback Terrapin | U.S. Fish &...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the diamondback terrapin under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new informati...

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Support youth conservation education! The 2026-2027 Junior Duck Stamp is now on sale: ow.ly/3o1Y50Zhyx8.

Buy a Junior Duck Stamp | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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It’s here! It’s here! The 2026-2027 Federal Duck Stamp is now on sale. Buy stamps, save wetlands, help wildlife! ow.ly/XzEX50ZhFoS
Three bufflehead ducks in flight over a marsh at sunset on a U.S. migratory bird hunting stamp.

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Whether you have a few feet on your apartment balcony, a yard in need of landscaping or several acres, you can make a difference. Ensure the future is filled with pollinators. ow.ly/gZ0G50ZcPKT USFWS Photo

How to build a pollinator garden | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that pollinators are the engine that run healthy habitats. While we’ve been actively working to restore and conserve millions of acres of land, we need...

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USFWS law enforcement worked with partners to uncover an alleged scheme to fraudulently obtain elk tags. Cases like this help protect fair access for law-abiding hunters and safeguard wildlife resources from exploitation justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/three… 📸 New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish
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Partners help northeastern bulrush recover by finding and conserving new populations fws.gov/story/2026-06/partne…

Partners help northeastern bulrush recover by finding and conserving new populations | U.S. Fish &...

Have you ever had a rough day and wished you could hide out until things got better? The northeastern bulrush understands. If things aren’t looking good for this wetland plant, it actually can hide...

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The draft revised recovery plan for the endangered the Mount Graham red squirrel, found in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona, is available for review and comment through July 2, 2026. Read the plan here: ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/837…
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We're designating approximately 1.5 million acres of occupied critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee. ow.ly/OJpH50Z5nO5

Finalized Habitat Protections for Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 1.5 million acres of occupied critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee. This...

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Department of the Interior Announces Proposed Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities fws.gov/press-release/2026-0…

Department of the Interior Announces Proposed Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities | U.S....

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opening or...

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Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges fws.gov/press-release/2026-0…

Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National...

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced $44.79 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission,...

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.@usfws is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest or criminal conviction of those responsible for illegally killing a whooping crane 11/18–19/2024 in Jeff-Davis Parrish, LA. Contact: USFWS: 985-882-3756; LA Operation Game Thief: 1-800-442-2511 📷USFWS
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We are working with energy and transportation industries to create vital bumble bee habitat along roadsides and other rights-of-way nationwide. Learn more about this proposed agreement to help conserve listed and at-risk bumble bee species: ow.ly/g2BA50Y0USo 📸: C Hassler
Close-up of a bumblebee with fuzzy black and yellow stripes collecting nectar from vibrant purple flowers.

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Grizzly Bear Illegally Killed in North Idaho, Reward Offered For Information fws.gov/story/2025-12/grizzl…

Grizzly Bear Illegally Killed in North Idaho, Reward Offered For Information | U.S. Fish & Wildlife...

Boise, Idaho – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) are seeking information regarding the illegal killing of a federally listed threatened...

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.@usfws Director Brian Nesvik is heading the interagency U.S. Delegation to the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP20) this week. (1/3)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Nesvik, head of the U.S. delegation, with some of the delegation’s senior leadership (left to right): Naimah Aziz, Russ Husen and Dr. Hila Levy

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Since its inception & with @usfws leadership & investment in Federal, State & Tribal partnerships, the Convention has had a profound impact in benefitting Americans & ensuring international trade in listed plants & animals is legal, traceable & biologically sustainable. (3/3)
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