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April 25, 2013 |
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Devils Hole Pupfish 2013 Spring Population Survey
 Devils Hole pupfish counts on April 6-7 of this year indicate the population has declined since the spring of 2012. Counts this spring estimate 35 observable pupfish. Spring population survey results are typically 40-60 percent lower than the preceding fall count, which last fall was an estimated 75 fish. Learn more..
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March 26, 2013 |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases Report To Help Guide Greater sage-grouse Conservation Objectives
 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is making available a final report that is designed to help guide the efforts of the States and other partners to conserve the greater sage-grouse with a landscape level strategy. The report, prepared by state and federal scientists and sage-grouse experts, identifies the conservation status of the greater sage-grouse, the nature of the threats facing the species, and objectives to ensure its long-term conservation. Read more...
Report To Help Guide Greater sage-grouse Conservation Objectives (2.5MB PDF) |
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February 04, 2013 |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List Wolverines as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act-- Proposed Rule would not affect recreation, timber harvest or other activities if species is listed as threatened
 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today, in response to a court-ordered deadline, that it is seeking information from the scientific community and the public on a proposal to protect the North American wolverine as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Service is also seeking comment on two proposed special rules designed to facilitate management and recovery of the species should it receive protection. Read more...
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January 29, 2013 |
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Federal and State Wildlife Officials Urge Keeping Wild Tortoises Wild and Captive Tortoises Captive
 Pet Tortoise Pick-Up Service Ends Desert tortoises have lived in the area that is now the Mojave Desert for millions of years. Today, they are rarely seen in the wild and in some places have disappeared entirely. Even though desert tortoise populations have declined in the wilds of the harsh desert, captive pet tortoises have been able to thrive with regular food and water. Their longevity and the uncontrolled breeding of captive tortoises has resulted in thousands of unwanted pets, many of which have been brought to the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center. Read more...
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January 2, 2013 |
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Service Identifies Important Habitat for Recovery of Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
 As part of its ongoing efforts to conserve our nation’s most imperiled species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has identified riparian lands that are important for the recovery of the southwestern willow flycatcher. This small songbird, which nests in vegetation along rivers and streams or other wetlands, is known to occur only in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, and has been listed as endangered since 1995 under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read more...
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December 14, 2012
Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IPaC) will be used to issue official species list requests for threatened, endangered, and candidate species.
 The Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office is pleased to announce we began issuing official species list requests for threatened, endangered, and candidate species through the Information, Planning, and Conservation System (also known as IPaC) starting December 14, 2012. This National system is designed for easy, public access to species information for both private citizens and agency employees to assist in determining how their activities may impact sensitive natural resources. To learn more about IPaC. Photo Credit: USFWS Read More...
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November 28, 2012
The elongate Mud Meadows springsnail, a freshwater snail native to Soldier Meadows in Nevada, is one of three species to be removed from candidate status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
 The change in status for the springsnail announced this month as part of a yearly appraisal of the status of plants and animals called a Candidate Notice of Review which considers candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Photo Credit: Matt Varner - BLM
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November 27, 2012
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is requesting comments on an incidental take permit application from Spring Mountain Raceway, LLC, and a low-effect Habitat Conservation Plan. Read more |
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November 26, 2012
Winter 2012 News Letter - Moapa dace, Phainopepla day, Native Fish, Invasive Species, Species listing, Greater sage-grouse and more...
 Moapa Dace Numbers Up; Have a Phainopepla Day; Wildfires Impact Native Fish; An Invasive Spiral; Conserving Monte Neva Paintbrush; New Improved Process for Project Species List Requests; Nevada's Greater sage-grouse Conservation; and a message from the State Supervisor. Photo Caption: Winter Newsletter. Credit: USFWS
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October 9, 2012
Summer 2012 News Letter - Nevada Partners, Amargosa Toads, Tortoises and more...  Inside This Issue:
Nevada Partners Recognized For Conservation 2-4;
A Passion For Amargosa Toads 5;
Keep Wild Tortoises Wild and Captive Tortoises Captive 6-7;
GIS Staff Honored By Peers 7;
A Message From The State Supervisor 8. Photo Caption: Summer Newsletter . Credit: USFWS
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