Biologists recognized for endangered species conservation

On Endangered Species Day, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrates the contributions and achievements of our nationally recognized Recovery Champions. These dedicated individuals have devoted themselves to recovering endangered and threatened animals and plants. In the Northeast, Janet Clayton of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and Robert Anderson of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pennsylvania Field Office have been selected as 2018 Recovery Champions.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partners with City of Providence for Urban Bird Treaty City Designation

May 8, 2019 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Regional Director Wendi Weber joined U.S. Senators Jack Reed, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, and other elected officials and many partners to designate the City of Providence as an Urban Bird Treaty City. Providence is now among 30 cities recognized nationwide with this designation.

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Missouri Population of Eastern Hellbender Proposed for Endangered Status

Other populations in decline but not currently warranting Endangered Species Act protection

April 3, 2019 - After conducting a thorough species status review, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that most populations of the eastern hellbender are not in danger of extinction and do not warrant listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). However, the eastern hellbender population in Missouri is a distinct population segment (DPS) and the Service is proposing to list this DPS as endangered.

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Eastern hellbender website

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Thanks to Conservation Partnerships, Two Fish and a Snail Do Not Warrant Endangered Species Act Protection

April 3, 2019 - Following extensive scientific reviews, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that three animals do not face the threat of extinction now or in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the ashy darter, Barrens darter and Arkansas mudalia snail do not warrant Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection.

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