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Hellbender Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection: A Call to Action for Aquatic Conservation
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed to protect the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal addresses the dramatic decline in Hellbender populations due to habitat loss, water pollution, and other factors. The proposal builds on years of collaborative conservation work and scientific study, highlighting the need to safeguard this species to maintain the health of freshwater ecosystems. This proposed rule would extend protection to hellbenders across their range, from New York to Georgia.
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Working Lands for Wildlife Welcomes Newest Private Lands Biologist
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Ben Wilson has joined the WLFW Eastern Hellbender team to help serve farmers in Northern Alabama.
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Learning and Connecting at the 10th Biannual Hellbender Symposium
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Resuming after a long hiatus, the popular gathering for professionals in the hellbender research and conservation community was a great success.
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Missouri Department of Conservation
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Our work began in 1937, when citizen-led efforts created the Department of Conservation to restore, conserve and regulate Missouri's over-stressed fisheries, forests and wildlife populations. During our first 40 years, hunting, fishing, and trapping permits provided most of our funding, but in 1976 an expanded program, the "Design for Conservation," was passed to set aside one-eighth of one percent sales tax directly to the agency. That consistent funding, plus a strong, non-political structure and very supportive public helped make Missouri a national leader in conservation. Today we continue our legacy of protecting our state's wild resources and helping Missourians connect with their natural heritage. Our goal is to sustain diverse, healthy plant and animal communities — well into the future.
The Missouri Department of Conservation administers more than 975,000 acres located throughout the state. About 63 percent, or 615,000 acres, are forested.
The forest land occurs on a wide variety of sites and, as a result, there is a broad diversity of plant and animal communities present. Oak and hickory are the most common tree species, but other important species are also found, such as shortleaf pine, eastern red cedar, walnut, ash and cottonwood.
State forest land provides a variety of environmental benefits including wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, watershed protection, scenic beauty and wood products.
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Georgia Wildlife Federation
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In 1936, the objective of the Georgia Wildlife Federation was established, and it is the same today as it was over 80 years ago:
To encourage the intelligent management of the life sustaining resources of the earth – its essential water resources – its protective forests and plant life – and its dependent wildlife – and to promote and encourage the knowledge and appreciation of these resources, their interrelationship and wise use, without which there can be little hope for a continuing abundant life.
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Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
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ARC saves herps through a strategic, scientific, and passionate approach that allows us to make a real difference. We implement localized, regional, species-based PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas) and weave them together across the country into a national strategy capable of making great impact. We practice Transformative Science with the urgency required to save those species and ecosystems at greatest risk.
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A Fond Farewell to a Founding Team Member
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Departing Private Lands Biologist Mike Knoerr Looks Back on His Time with the Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife Program
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A Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife 2023 Roundup
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A look back on accomplishments and forward to new opportunities.
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Hellbenders Will Get a Second Chance to be Considered for Endangered Species Act Listing
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In a lawsuit brought by conservation groups against the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), a federal judge decided FWS must revisit their initial decision not to list the Eastern hellbender.
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What Would an Endangered Species Act Listing Mean for the Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife Program?
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Working Lands for Wildlife is structured to continue providing benefits to agricultural landowners while ensuring adequate protections for listed species.
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