Welcome to Alabama Ecological Services Field Office

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Alabama
Field Office Celebrates Endangered Species Day
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The Alabama Field Office marked Endangered Species
Day by participating in a series of outreach events along the Gulf
Coast. From bioblitzes, to science expos, even a world-wide webcast,
the staff of the Alabama Field Office dedicated the day to spreading
the word about conservation. In the above picture, biologists Dianne
Ingram and Jodie Smithem show a student at Elsanor School in Robertsdale
how to tell a male gopher tortoise from a female. Click the story
to read more.
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EstuaryLive!
World-wide attention was focused on Week's Bay in Alabama
when a live broadcast of EstuaryLive was taped there on Endangered
Species Day. The show focused on wildlife within local estuaries
and beyond. The webcast was available to classrooms around
the world, and USFWS biologist Dan Everson was one of the
featured guests.
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Sam
D. Hamilton Nominated to Lead USFWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar praised President Obamas
announcement that he intends to nominate Sam D. Hamilton to
be the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Biologists
Discover Fish Thought to be Extirpated
- No one had seen a trispot darter in Alabama for more
than 70 years. But thanks to following a plan of strategic
habitat conservation, biologists make an awesome discovery.
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SeaTurtle
Lighting Guide
This spring, sea turtles will make their journey inland to
nest. But the lighting at your beach house could deter them.
Let's help out these endangered creatures. This link will
show you the proper light fixtures you should have at your
home. Report dead or alive sea turtles or tracks in Alabama
by calling 1-866-SEA-TURT or 1-866-732-8878.
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Mobile
Manatees License Plate
It's no secret that more manatees are making their way into
Mobile Bay. Now, you can capture their image on an Alabama
license plate. By purchasing a plate, you will also be contributing
to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Mobile Manatee Sighting Network.
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White-Nose
Syndrome Threatens Bat Populations
Bats are dying in unprecedented numbers due to white-nose
syndrome. Affected bats usually have white fungus on their
nuzzles and other parts of their bodies. Now, biologist want
to be pro-active in fighting this disease.
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Longtime
USFWS Biologist Retires-
Randy Roach has been with the USFWS for 36 years..
Grant
Helps to Restore Area Beaches - Landowners
in Fort Morgan, Alabama and other coastal areas get a little help
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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