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Work by researchers to monitor, protect bats critical as millions perish
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A fungus that infects bats as they hibernate is killing them by the millions, placing three species in the East perilously close to being declared endangered — or perhaps beyond, towards extinction.
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Our Changing Climate – Third National Assessment Released
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The Third National Assessment Release (NCA) report was released today. The report was written by 240 authors who worked in author teams reflecting their expertise, who also selected additional contributing authors, including several scientists and experts from USDA.
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US Forest Service Proposes New Management Practices for Stewardship of Water Resources
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The U.S. Forest Service today announced its intent to strengthen agency management direction for groundwater resources and the use of best management practices to improve and protect water quality on national forests and grasslands. This action is an integral component of watershed stewardship and land management.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 Endangered Species Act Update
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Featuring general news, incidental take permit, and classification information pertaining to the Endangered Species Act in Region 5.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Completion of National Wetlands Database and Interactive Mapping Tool
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To coincide with American Wetlands Month, which begins May 1, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service is announcing the completion of the most comprehensive
and detailed U.S. wetland data set ever produced, capping a 35-year effort
by the Service to map the extent of the nation’s wetlands.
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New Report: USFWS Habitat Restoration Programs Create 3,973 New Jobs, Pump $327.7 Million into Local Economies
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that a peer-reviewed analysis finds that the agency's habitat restoration programs are extraordinary engines for the U.S. economy.
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OSMRE Appalachian Region Launches New Website
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OSMRE's Appalachian Region has redesigned its website. The new site allows users to find information quickly and easily, and applies a consistent look and feel to the bureau’s web pages. The redesigned site incorporates several new features to make AR's website easier to navigate and user-friendly.
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On Earth Day, U.S. Forest Service Seeks Applications for Wood to Energy Projects
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As part of the national observance of Earth Day, the U.S. Forest Service today announced that it is seeking proposals that expand wood energy use and support responsible forest management. Also today, the Forest Service released a Wood Energy Financial App for use by community and business leaders seeking to replace fossil fuel with wood energy.
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Ecology Team Improves Understanding of Valley-wide Stream Chemistry
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A geostatistical approach for studying environmental conditions in stream networks and landscapes has been successfully applied at a valley-wide scale to assess headwater stream chemistry at high resolution, revealing unexpected patterns in natural chemical components.
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Restoration biologist Jess Jones receives Rachel Carson Award
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Jess Jones, a restoration biologist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, co-director of Virginia Tech’s Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Center, and an integral part of the Appalachian LCC, received the Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Excellence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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