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2004 PRESS RELEASES

The media is invited to contact:

Tom MacKenzie

Chief, Media Relations

Phone: 404-679-7291

E:mail: tom_mackenzie@fws.gov

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December
30	Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge to Rebuild Historic Pier
20	Red Wolf at Large in Southern Tier of New York
20	Natural Light Partners with the Conservation Fund and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Preserve South Carolina's Outdoor Heritage, Wildlife Habitat, and Recreation Area
17	Captive-reared Mississippi Sandhill Cranes Killed by Predator in Gautier, Mississippi
16	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces New Southeast Assistant Regional Director for External Affairs
10	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Regulations Governing Revocation of Incidental Take Permits
8	Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges Welcome New Prescribed Fire Specialist
6	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Designates Three New Ports for Wildlife
6	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides Emergency Protection for Manatees in Five Areas of Lee County, Florida
6	"Class of 2004" Whooping Cranes Arrive in Florida and are Poised to Arrive at Chassahowitzka NWR This Week
6	Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Plan Available for Review and Comment
3	U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Calls for Cooridated Efforts to Avoid Adverse Impacts on Reefs; Launches Local Strategy Implementation
1	Interior Department on Front Lines of Coral Reef Conservation
1	Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge to Open December 20th
November
23	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Native American Liaison for Southeast Region
22	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service a Partner in Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership Established to Protect Fish and Their Habitats
22	Just Ahead of the Ultralight-led Cranes, Wild Whooping Crane Completes Fall Migration
22	U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to Meet December 2-3 in Miami, Florida Media Advisory
18	Whooping Cranes Arrive in South Carolina After a 150-Year Absence
12	Beach Access Open at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge In Gulf Shores, Alabama
2	New Refuge Manager at Alabama's Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Begins Job With a Daunting Task -- Cleaning Up After Hurricane Ivan
October
27	Partnerships in Georgia and North Carolina Will Receive Coastal Wetland Grants to Protect Wildlife and Habitat
27	Final Conservation Plan Released to Manage Louisiana's Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge
21	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Reintroducting Two Fishes
13	Connaughton, Williams, Allbright to Join Gov. Bush to Make Major Announcement on Everglades Restoration MEDIA ADVISORY
13	Fourth Group of Endangered Whooping Cranes Depart on Ultralight-guided Flight to Florida
8	Grand Reopening of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge MEDIA ADVISORY
7	National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 10-16, Celebrates Important Role of Conservation
1	Hurricane Jeanne Damages U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuges and Facilities in Florida and Georgia
1	Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Temporarily Closes After Hurricane Jeanne
September
28	Louisiana Partners Use Innovative Conservation Tool To Save Threatened Habitat in Lower Mississippi River Valley
27	Agency Draft Recovery Plan for Catesbaea Melanocarpa Available for Review News Release in Español
24	Entergy Corporation and the Trust for Public Land to Announce Addition of Reforested Lands to the National Wildlife Refuge System MEDIA ADVISORY
24	U.S. Fish and Widlife Service Announces Availability of the Recovery Plan for the Guajón News Release in Español
24	Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Closed to Public due to Hurricane Ivan
23	Secretary Norton Announces More Than $70 Million in Grants to Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Planning for Endangered Species
22	Opening of Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge Delayed
22	Secretary Norton to Announce Grants to States For Endangered Species Conservation MEDIA ADVISORY
20	Hurricane Ivan Wreaks Havoc on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuges and Facilities in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida
20	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Refuge Manager for Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas
17	Free Entry to national Wildlife Refuges on National Wildlife Refuges on National Public Lands Day
15	The Green River May Hold the Key to the Survival of the Endangered Ring Pink and Other Rare Mussels
10	Welaka National Fish Hatchery Provides Refuge for Both People and Wildlife in the Path of Hurricane Frances
9	Does the Green River Hold the Key to the Survival of Endangered Ring Pink or Other Rare Mussels? MEDIA ADVISORY
9	Coral Reef Task Force and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Meeting Rescheduled
8	Invasives Awareness Program Hits a Benchmark as 120th Partner Joins in the Effort
8	Hurricane Frances Damages U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuges and Facilities in Florida and Georgia
8	Norton Announces Funding for Wetlands Projects, Additions to National Wildlife Refuges
2	U.S. Coral Reef Task Force to Meet September 14-15 in Miami, FL MEDIA ADVISORY
August
31	Critical Habitat Designated for Five Freshwater Mussels
30	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Establishes New Hunting and Fishing Programs on Units of the National Wildlife Refuge System; Agency To Expand Hunting and Fishing Opportunities On Other Units
27	Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Grant Program Awards Announced
26	Private Landowners in the Southeast Receive $1.3 Million for Endangered Species and Southeastern Native American Tribes Receive $650,000 for Wildlife Resources on Tribal Lands
25	Assistant Secretary of Interior Announces Grants in Florida & Georgia MEDIA ADVISORY
23	Alligator Takes Deer to Lunch in South Georgia
19	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Continues Recovery Operations in Florida and South Carolina
18	"Scaling Up": Learn About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Aquatic Conservation Efforts And Bass Pro Shops To Be Honored MEDIA ADVISORY
16	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Project Manager for Sabine National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana
14	J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge at Sanibel Island, Florida, Closed Due to Flooding and Damage from Hurricane Charley
12	Residents of Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish Fire District #3 Enjoy Insurance Premium Savings in Part from Healthy Forest Initiative Partnership
10	Three New Shot Types Approved for Waterfowl Hunters
10	Fish and Wildlife Service Fire Prevention Efforts at Big Branch Marsh NWR Lower Insurance Rates for Local Residents & Businesses Media Advisory
July
30	Waterfowl Hunting Season This Fall Similar to Last Year
29	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries Issue Regulations to Improve Endangered Species Consultation Process for Pest Control Products
23	Prescribed Fire Stops Spread of Wildfire on A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in South Florida
23	Wildlife Poisoning Investigation Underway in Madison County, Kentucky
22	The Bush Administration Plans to Add 10 New Hunting and Fishing Programs on National Wildlife Refuges and Wetland Management Districts
20	CEQ Chairman & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Announce Expanded Hunting at National Wildlife Refuges Media Advisory
19	Ducks Migrating North Found Poor Breeding Conditions
15	Jim Gale New Head of Law Enforcement for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Southeast Region
15	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Honors 2003 Regional Director's Conservation Award Winners
12	Pete Benjamin New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Field Supervisor in Raleigh, North Carolina
7	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Withdraws Federal Designation of Two Manatee Refuges
1	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Awards Partners in Louisiana and Maine with National Wetlands Conservation Award
1	Critical Habitat Designated for 11 Freshwater Mussels
June
30	Williams Names King as New Assistant Director for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
29	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Proposed Special Rule on Beluga Imports
25	National and State Organizations Celebrate the 100-Year Anniversary of Breton National Wildlife Refuge
23	Tighter Enforcement Planned for Regulations on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rodanthe, NC
14	Event to Commemorate President Theodore Roosevelt's Historic Journey to Breton National Wildlife Refuge Media Advisory
10	Service Suspends Issuance of Incidental Take Permits in Accordance with Ccourt Order "No Surprises" Assurances
9	Secretary Norton Announces Grants in 16 States, 21 Latin American and Caribbean Countries to Conserve Migratory Birds
9	Three Florida Salt Marsh Voles - an Extremely Rare Subspecies - Discovered on Florida's Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
7	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Manager for Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina
3	Critical Habitat Designated for Braun's Rock-Cress
2	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Recovery Plan for Endangered Mussel
1	New Refuge Manager Selected for Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
May
28	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Rule to Allow Defense Department to Take Migratory Birds
27	Whooping Crane Reintroduction Project Meets with Success--and Surprises--but These Endangered Birds Still Face Many Dangers
26	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals for National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants
26	Secretary Norton, International Paper Sign Landmark Environmental Agreement to Protect and Manage Aquatic Resources
24	Two Captive-Born Red Wolf Pups Adopted By Wild Packs -- 2002 Foster Pup Produces Wild Litter
24	Interior Secretary Norton Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Support 14 Cooperative Conservation Projects in Kentucky
24	Interior Secretary Norton Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Support 14 Cooperative Conservation Projects in Louisiana
24	Interior Secretary Norton Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Support 14 Cooperative Conservation Projects in Alabama
24	Interior Secretary Norton Announces $1.3 Million in Grants to Support 14 Cooperative Conservation Projects in Florida
24	Enjoy National Fishing and Boating Week -- June 5 to 13, 2004
21	Company President Pleads Guildy to Caviar Smuggling Conspiracy
21	Interior Secretary Norton to Announce $21 Million in Grants to Fund Conservation Projects in 43 States Media Advisory
21	Company Admits to Poisoning Eagle
20	Secretary Gale Norton & International Paper Sign Landmark Environmental Agreement to Protect and Manage Aquatic Resources Media Advisory
20	U.S. Investigation Fuels Wildlife Trafficking Arrests in Brazil
18	Global Protections for Seahorses to Take Effect This Month; New Permit Requirements Introduced for International Trade
18	Flight to Freedom! Five Captive Puerto Rican Parrots are Released into the Caribbean National Forest (El Yunque) ¡Vuelo Hacia la Libertad! Cinco Cotorras Puertorriqueñas Liberadas en el Bosque Nacional del Caribe (El Yunque)
12	Puerto Rican Parrot Release Postponed Due to Weather Conditions
8	International Migratory Bird Day Opinion - Editorial by Sam D. Hamilton
4	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Publishes Updated List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Listing
3	Flight to Freedom: Five Captive Puerto Rican Parrots to be Released into the Caribbean National Forest -- El Yunque MEDIA ADVISORY Vuelo hacia la libertad: cinco cotorras puertorriqueñas serán liberadas en el Bosque Nacional del Caribe, El Yunque
2	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy Dedicate Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
April
29	Strong and Free: Big Bertha Flies Again
29	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects New Manager for Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
28	Assistant Secretary Manson Announces Revised Regulations for Endangered Species Conservation Agreements on Private Lands
24	Episcopal Youth Group Cleans Local Refuge Beaches
23	Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Dedication Ceremony Media Advisory
21	Technical Agency Draft Recovery Plan for the Guajón Available for Review
21	East Tennessee Man Charged With Killing Protected Birds
20	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects Project Manager for a New National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Southwest Louisiana
19	New Refuge Manager Selected for Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge in Mississippi
7	Community Plants Final Trees of The Millennium Forest on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
5	Eggerts Sunflower Proposed for Removal from Federal Protection
1	"Class of 2003" Endangered Whooping Cranes Begin Unassisted Migration
March
26	U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Regional Director Recipient of Presidential Rank Award
25	New Refuge Manager Selected for Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky
24	Whooping Crane Confirmed in Wisconsin
23	Norton Issues Call for Proposals to Tribes for Grants to Conserve Species on Tribal Land
22	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Names New Field Supervisor for the Caribbean News Release in Español
15	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Considers Three New Waterfowl Shot Types
11	Two Individuals Indicted in Miami for Smuggling Protected Peruvian Orchids
10	Interior Secretary Gale Norton Announces Nearly $12 Million in Grants to Southeast Region to Support Conservation for Species of Greatest Conservation Need
5	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Advises International Travelers: Many Countries Now Prohibit Importation of Pet Birds From the United States
3	Wetlands Act Funds 500th Project, Land Added to National Wildlife Refuges in Three States
2	Louisiana Pine Snake Candidate Conservation Agreement Heralds Hope to Protect Rare Reptile
February
28	Media Advisory Louisiana Pine Snake Candidate Conservation Agreement Heralds Hope to Protect Rare Reptile
25	Norton Briefs President Bush on Interior Department’s Cooperative Conservation Programs; Announces $25.8 Million in Grants to Assist Conservation Efforts for Imperiled Species on Private Lands
20	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Earns 2004 Conservation Award from Outdoor Life Magazine -- 30-Second News Spot
18	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Steve Williams Receives Receives Outdoor Life Magazine's Conservation Award for Public Service
11	Request for Proposals -- Grants to States for Endangered Species Conservation
10	Rare Plants Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee now Protected by State
5	Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Teams up with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Manatee Zone Enforcement
3	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Student Applicants for 2004 Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition
3	Proposed FY '05 Budget Highlights Cooperative Conservation Initiative: Assistant Secretary Lynn Scarlett to Tour Conservation Project at Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge in Florida
2	President Seeks More Than $1.3 Billion for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2005 Budget
January
29	Public Invited to Comment on Revisions to Proposed Critical Habitat for Braun's Rock-Cress and Revised Draft Economic Analysis
28	Public Invited to Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Planning Meeting
28	Florida's Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Hosts Fifth Annual Everglades Day
27	Secretary Norton Announces $14 Million in Grants to Tribes to Help Fund Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects -- 1.2 Million to Southeastern Tribes
26	Media Advisory Secretary Norton to Announce $14 Million in Wildlife Conservation Grants to Tribes
26	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Selects Assistant Regional Director for Migratory Birds and State Programs
22	North Carolina Man Sentenced for Theft of Water from Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
15	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Names New Field Supervisor for Louisiana Field Office
14	U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reaffirms Decision for 1998 Florida Black Bear Petition Finding
13	Reopening of the Comment Period for Proposed Critical Habitat for 11 Mobile River Basin Mussels
6	Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals for Funding Through the Private Stewardship Grants Program
5	Wal-Mart’s Donation Aids Recovery Efforts for Rare Fish