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Bald Eagle Recovery in Maine
Forty years ago, our nation's symbol was in dire straits. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) population had dwindled to such a low number that the iconic species was in danger of extinction—primarily the result... Read More

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View All StoriesCreating Homes for Wildlife at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Saws whined and trees thumped the ground as loggers harvested oaks and pines. Using shovels, digging bars, and plenty of elbow grease, volunteers planted native shrubs in old fields of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge... Read More

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View All StoriesWe are the Penobscot River
"This river is the backbone of who we are as a Nation," said Jerry Pardilla, former Penobscot Indian National Tribal Governor. "Our name is derived from the description of... Read More

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View All StoriesCraig Brook National Fish Hatchery Continues Long Mission
The mission of Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in Maine is the same as it was when it was founded over a century ago—to restore Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) to the rivers... Read More
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Small-whorled Pogonia: Endangered Orchid on the Edge
Although widely distributed, the small-whorled pogonia is rare. It is found in 17 eastern states and Ontario, Canada. Populations are typically small with less than 20 plants. It has been extirpated from Missouri, New York, Vermont, and Maryland, earning it the title "rarest orchid east of the Mississippi." More »
