The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the completion of a 5-year status review of the federally-protected marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus), a rare seabird native to the coasts of Washington, Oregon and California. The status review concludes that the tri-state population of marbled murrelets is a valid Distinct Population Segment under the Endangered Species Act, in accordance with USFWS policy, and should remain protected as a threatened species. News Release>
Three Conservation Actions Are Currently Proposed for Oregon Chub Due to Improved Status
Findings from a recently completed five-year review indicate that the status of the Oregon chub has improved substantially and that existing threats are not likely to put the chub in danger of extinction in the foreseeable future. The three proposed conservation actions are:
1) Designation of critical habitat - Comment period closed May 11, 2009;
2) Reclassification to threatened status - comment period closes July 14, 2009;
3) Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement - comment period closes June 18, 2009. News Releases> Oregon Chub Fact Sheet>
"Creating Memories in Nature"
USFWS Launches Summer Campaign
This summer, get out into nature and see some wildlife – in your backyard, at your local park or on a nearby national wildlife refuge. You’ll create family memories to last a lifetime, and if you take your digital camera, you’ll not only capture those memories, but will have the opportunity to submit them as part of a major online Photomosaic. Learn more> News Release>
