News & Events
Partnership Celebrates Successful Conservation of Rugged West Virginia Forest
More than 400 acres of mountain forest along Mount Porte Crayon is protected for future generations through a partnership involving The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Highly anticipated down-scaled climate data to be released this winter
Global climate models project that Earth’s temperature will warm by about 2°-4°C (about 3°-7°F) in the coming century. But what does that mean for communities, natural resource managers, and other local interests?
Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced its Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly appraisal of the current status of plants and animals considered candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership: Overview and Review of Tools to Support Design & Documentation of Monitoring Programs
Great Northern LCC Webinar Series
Social Network Analysis as an Aid to Landscape-scale Conservation
Great Northern LCC Webinar Series
The Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series
Join us for a discussion of programs that allow private landowners to protect working forests and conserve open space administered by the Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Farm Service Agency.
Implications of Climate Change for State Bioassessment Programs and Freshwater Biological Traits Database
The EPA hosts the Water Seminar Series.
Integrating Natural Resource, Transportation, and Land Use Plans
What steps do you need to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy? How can agencies work together to create and share data for transportation and conservation planning? Find out on the next Eco-Logical Webinar: Integrating Natural Resource, Transportation and Land Use Plans.
78th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Join other industry leaders dedicated to the conservation, enhancement and management of North America's wildlife and other natural resources.
Private Land Conservation Programs from the Farm Bill and Other Sources
Join us for a discussion of current and future Farm Bill programs administered by the Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Farm Service Agency that support private landowner efforts to protect working forests and conserve open space.
Incorporating Ecosystem Services into Assessments of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation
Rising sea levels coupled with population growth along coasts make climate adaptation planning an imperative. The framework of ecosystem services can help managers understand how alternative management and climate scenarios are likely to affect a broad range of services delivered to people from coastal ecosystems.
New Website launches - ConservationCorridor.org
Landscape corridors are among the most important conservation strategies in the face of global changes such as habitat fragmentation, habitat destruction, and climate change.
Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries Reopen Public Comment Period on Process for Identifying Habitat Essential to Species Protected Under the ESA
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) have reopened the public comment period on a joint proposal to simplify the process of identifying habitat essential to the survival and recovery of species protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Due to public interest in this proposal and multiple requests for additional time, the agencies, which jointly administer the ESA, will accept comments and information from the public for an additional 90 days.
Sizing up Biomass from Space
The biomass stored in forests is thought to play a critical role in mitigating the catastrophic effects of global climate change.
Maryland's Trees Create a Truly Green Economy
Like many other states, Maryland has an active forest markets industry. Working with private landowners to practice sustainable forest management is paying off in spades.
Service Partners with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and George Mason University to Foster Conservation Leadership
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), and George Mason University (Mason) have created a partnership to foster professional training, career development and youth education for a new generation of conservation professionals.
2013 Climate Leadership Conference
The Climate Leadership Conference will provide networking opportunities with federal and state government officials, business and industry leaders, and non-profit experts. Innovative ideas and best practices will be presented related to GHG reduction opportunities, energy consumption and diversification, climate mitigation, and adaptation strategies.
Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Management Board Meeting
This meeting will provide board members with updates on the AMJV staff, administration, and the presentation of a strategic communications plan.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals from States for Annual Endangered Species Grants
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal financial assistance to acquire land or conduct planning efforts for endangered species conservation.
Lock Haven, Nature Conservancy Protect 5,200 Acres in Conservation Effort
Lock Haven City Authority, as a partner in The Nature Conservancy’s Working Woodlands Program, agrees to forever protect and sustainably manage its forest and freshwater resources.
