Fishing Conservation

A new short film, "Father + Nature," tells the story of John Turner, a humble western Wyoming cowboy whose career included some of the most impactful conservation decisions of the last century. The film emphasizes the perspective that individuals from agriculture, ranching, hunting and fishing can bring to conservation work and concludes with an opportunity to donate to a … [Read more...] about New short film links ranching and fishing to conservation careers for UW students

NESPELEM, Wash. - Lake Roosevelt has a sinkhole problem. A program aimed at helping rid the lake of invasive fish could make fishing trips fun, tasty and profitable for area anglers. The Northern Pike Bounty Program pays anglers $10 per northern pike head delivered to designated sites, up to an individual maximum of $590 per calendar year. "We want to remind anglers to … [Read more...] about Fish, eat and profit! The program pays fishermen to convert pike heads caught in Lake Roosevelt

The golden squid swims back to Mexico. About a quarter of a century since the shiny little fish disappeared from its only natural habitat, the golden skipjack (Skiffia francesae) has been released back into the wild. The moment coincided with the traditional Día de Muertos celebrations. "The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration, when people's deceased … [Read more...] about Extinct in the wild, fish return to habitat in Mexico

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, recently signed by US President Joe Biden, will authorize the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to proceed with planning a downstream fish passage facility at Howard A. Hanson Dam (HAHD) in King County. , Washington, and a wider and deeper waterway in Tacoma, Washington. The bill authorizes $878.5 million in … [Read more...] about New legislation allocates more than $1 billion for harbor deepening and fish passage work in Washington state

Beneath the surface of the ocean lies a little-known chorus of sounds made up of everything from the grunts of a Bocon toadfish and the cough of a fry to the scratch and ticks made by the sablefish. They are the surprising but distinct communications of a number of fish species that are not well described or understood, despite their ability to provide critical information … [Read more...] about Researchers create portal of weird and wonderful fish sounds

YARMOUTH, Maine - An anonymous donation has helped take nearly 1,000 acres of Maine wetlands off the market, in an effort to better prepare coastal wetlands for continued climate change. The Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced that it recently received the donation of nearly $1 million, helping the trust purchase seven salt marshes from the York River Marsh in York to the … [Read more...] about Anonymous donation has helped purchased several Maine marshes preservation

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is studying about 3,800 acres of grasslands and brush in the northwest foothills of the Big Snowy Mountains for a possible conservation easement. The land is part of the Hannah Ranch, established in 1883 by Rogers Clifford. Clifford came to Montana from Maine in 1879, according to a Moore community history. Clifford bought the ranch after … [Read more...] about Montana FWP requests comments on conservation easement near Big Snowy Mountains

PHOENIX - The Arizona Game and Fish Department unveiled its wildlife conservation plan for the next decade that addressed vulnerable species and habitat protection. The Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy received input from state and federal agencies, sportsmen's groups, conservation organizations, Native American tribes, recreation groups, local governments and private … [Read more...] about Arizona Game and Fish publishes 10-year wildlife conservation strategy

Ruly Carpenter was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them outdoors. Like many Ducks Unlimited supporters, he believed that a strong family shared experiences in the wetlands, streams and forests. Ruly was the principal owner and president of the Philadelphia Phillies from 1972 to 1981. With an eye for talent, he believed that if you wanted a championship … [Read more...] about Making baseball and conservation history

Jon Ramnarace, who worked in protected area patrol and marine conservation technology, was shot and killed along with his brother David in Belize City on December 31.The main suspect, Police Corporal Elmer Nah, was arrested in January and charged with two counts of murder and attempted murder, means of deadly harm and dangerous harm.Ramnarace dedicated his life to protecting … [Read more...] about Murdered Belize environmentalist helped push marine conservation through technology

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Four intersecting conservation authorities in Wellington County have issued water safety statements due to previous and forecast rainfall. On Jan. 2 and 3, conservation authorities in the Grand River, Credit Valley and Saugeen Valley issued water safety statements calling for increased caution around waterways this week. No significant flooding is … [Read more...] about Heavy rainfall prompts area conservation authorities to declare water safety

Burns Lake has its own conservation officer. There were once several COs stationed at Burns Lake at one time, but in recent years all of the Conservation Officer Service's (COS) environmental enforcement work has been conducted from Vanderhoof. "Upon successful completion of field training in nearby Vanderhoof, a new conservation officer will be based in Burns Lake," said … [Read more...] about Conservation officer coming to Burns Lake

Since 1984, the Florida Coastal Conservation Association has worked to conserve game fish in Florida's estuaries and marine state waters for recreational anglers. The Treasure Coast Chapter and the Indian River Land Trust, both in Vero Beach, have been working together to modify mosquito reservoir management techniques to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon and its … [Read more...] about How to help Coastal Conservation Association Florida in Vero Beach

Cole Eidson is Cole County's only conservation officer after graduating from the Missouri Department of Conservation Officer Training Academy in October.The 24-year-old Jefferson City native is striking a balance between enforcing the law to protect Missouri's wildlife and natural habitats and fostering in others the same passion that drove him to the field."Our job is unique. … [Read more...] about There’s a new conservation agent in these parts

Route route links news Local news The River Raisin flowing through Williamstown south of Glengarry.Handout/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network supplied Content of the article It was a 2022 record in one of the many areas of work done annually at the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. Advertisement 2 This ad has not yet … [Read more...] about Raisin Region Conservation Authority looks back on eventful 2022

Tony Bynum operates at the intersection of conservation, wildlife, beauty and truth.The photographer and conservationist has completed a career capturing images of western big game, documented oil and gas development along the Rocky Mountain Front, potential wilderness areas in the West and a number of international projects. But while many find inspiration in beautiful … [Read more...] about Tony Bynum pursues beauty and truth in wildlife and conservation photography

Route route links news Local news The River Raisin flowing through Williamstown south of Glengarry.Handout/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network supplied Content of the article It was a 2022 record in one of the many areas of work done annually at the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. Advertisement 2 This ad has not yet … [Read more...] about Raisin Region Conservation Authority looks back on eventful 2022

Chhimi Dema The Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN) established the White-bellied Grouse Conservation Center in Tsirang last year as part of an effort to protect endangered bird species critical in today's world. The center, after its creation, was on a quest to house some of the bird species in critical danger of extinction. The search was successful. The … [Read more...] about Bringing together stakeholders for the conservation of the white-bellied heron

JACKSON, Wyo. - By 2022, the Jackson Hole Land Trust (JHLT) doubled the community-building power of protected open space. From growing WYLD membership and programming exponentially to leveraging national conservation funding, JHLT's strategic efforts brought more people than ever before to the table with the shared goal of protecting the places they love . As always, the … [Read more...] about Expanding our conservation community

Planting milkweeds and other wildflowers is essential to support monarch butterfly population growth. A recently published journal article focusing on new monarch habitat placement provides an overview of 20 Iowa State University research studies. Photo by Jacqueline Pohl. (larger image)AMES, Iowa - When the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium was formed seven years ago, … [Read more...] about Years of monarch research show how adding habitat will help conservation

USGS has published big game migration maps that play a critical role in supporting wildlife conservation efforts. The USGS, in partnership with state and tribal wildlife agencies, recently released the third volume in a series of new big game migration corridor maps in December 2022. These maps allow stakeholders relevant stakeholders such as policy makers, land managers, … [Read more...] about USGS big game migration maps support wildlife conservation

A new initiative in Wyoming is changing the face of funding for wildlife conservation, and it's already been wildly successful in its first year. Politics is based on the state's rivers full of fish and mountains and forests where bears and wolves roam, all of which make Wyoming unmatched. This wildlife is managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and 85% of the cost is … [Read more...] about Hikers and wildlife watchers should also contribute to conservation

For wildlife conservation in India, 2022 will be the year of the cheetah. In September 2022, eight African cheetahs were transferred to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, with the hope of reviving this species, which has been extinct in the country for almost 70 years, and for the conservation of grassland ecosystems. Although this project attracted attention … [Read more...] about 4 native species of India that need conservation efforts by 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - On Friday, December 23, Congress approved the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) omnibus appropriations package to fund government agencies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year. The annual funding package supported many programs related to conservation and environmental restoration in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and increased funding for several key … [Read more...] about Chesapeake Conservancy applauds conservation results in FY23 federal spending package

ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 2, 2022) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced more than $12 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Maryland. NFWF and EPA representatives joined local leaders and community members at Truxtun Park in Annapolis, MD to announce the awards. The 39 grants will provide … [Read more...] about Maryland will benefit from more than $12 million in conservation grants

Plover with chicks. Photo: Kimberley Caruso/Audubon Photography Awards Plover with chicks. Photo: Kimberley Caruso/Audubon Photography Awards On the wing! For threatened and endangered species, each chick is a huge success and a sign that our efforts are worth it! During the 2022 season, our coastal … [Read more...] about 2022 Shorebird and Seabird Conservation Highlights

Preferred Region How it works? By Declan Finucane Posted on December 22, 2022 at 5:20 pm A 64-acre conservation area being developed along Mississauga's waterfront that is expected to be an environmental "gem" has already started winning prestigious awards. The Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area was recently named a winner of one of this year's Brownie Awards, … [Read more...] about Mississauga’s new 64-acre conservation area ‘gem’ wins prestigious award

The southern humpback whale at Pēwhairangi/Bay of Islands appears to be sick and injured. Photo/DOCA southern humpback whale that appears to be unwell and injured has come to the attention of the Department of Conservation (DoC).Pēwhairangi/Bay of Islands DoC operations manager Bronwyn Bauer-Hunt said they have been monitoring the whale since Monday."The whale appears to be a … [Read more...] about The Department of Conservation monitoring the injured whale detected in the Bay of Islands

Launched by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard on June 8, 2021, the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI) is Canada's largest and most transformative investment in salmon. This $647 million investment aims to slow the devastating historic declines in key Pacific salmon stocks. The initiative has four key pillars:Conservation and custody;salmon … [Read more...] about The harvest transformation of the Pacific salmon strategy has begun

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has banned shark lines and wire leaders, which help industrial-scale fishermen attack sharks.The number of sharks in the open ocean has declined by approximately 71% in the past 50 years.Advocates see the move as a potentially precedent-setting move that could precede similar bans in other regions. DA NANG, Vietnam - … [Read more...] about Shark fishing gear banned in much of Pacific for conservation ‘win’