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Habitat Restoration

Nearly $70M for Klamath Basin Restoration Projects

Feb 14, 2024

A bulldozer works to remove part of an earthen levy separating two bodies of water.

Habitat Restoration

Historic breach opens San Francisco Bay to tidal marsh restoration

Dec 14, 2023

a group of five people stand around a cooler holding frogs next to a stream. One person is holding a frog that will be released into the creek.

Endangered Species Act Supports Collaborative Conservation

Dec 12, 2023

a western spadefoot frog with light and green blotches and vertical slit pupils

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List Western Spadefoot

Dec 4, 2023

A hairy black and white animals climbs some rocks.

Endangered Species Act

North American wolverine receives federal protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act

Nov 29, 2023

a brown slender salamander on mossy rocks and mud

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Period Reopened for Salamander Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat

Nov 20, 2023

Endangered Species Act

On the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, Channel Islands plant species declared fully recovered

Nov 6, 2023

Wildlife Management

Southern sea otter 841 observed with pup, wildlife biologists encourage ethical wildlife viewing

Oct 26, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for both species of western pond turtle under the Endangered Species Act

Sep 29, 2023

A pink flower in bloom with silvery green leaves sits in rocky soils.

Endangered Species Act

Northern California perennial plant Lassics lupine receives ESA protection

Sep 29, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces southern sea otters will retain Endangered Species Act protections

Sep 19, 2023

A river running through a desert sage landscape with small mountains in the backdrop and bright blue skies above.

Habitat Restoration

Biden-Harris Administration Breaks Ground on Numana Dam Fish Passage Project to Benefit Two Listed, Culturally Important Fish Species in Northern Nevada

Sep 13, 2023

An olive green frog sits partially covered by shallow water

Endangered Species Act

Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog Receives ESA Protections

Aug 28, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opens public scoping period for desert tortoise general conservation plan

Jul 17, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Incidental Take Permit for Multiple Wind Energy Projects

Jun 20, 2023

Our People

Finding his calling: Nick Stanley’s journey to leadership

May 30, 2023

Climate Change

People of the Salmon

May 24, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Service Seeks Comments on California Condor Incidental Take Permit Application

Feb 22, 2023

a brown owl with white spots sits on a snag with brown foliage in the background

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List California Spotted Owl

Feb 22, 2023

Story

Endangered Species Act

California red-legged frog jalapeno cheddar bread

Jan 11, 2023

Information meetings on Pipeline P00547 oil spill hosted by natural resource trustee agencies

Jan 9, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Tiehm’s buckwheat listed as an endangered species; critical habitat designated in Nevada

Dec 14, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Service lists Dixie Valley toad, found only in Nevada, as endangered

Dec 1, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Two Channel Islands plant species reach recovery thanks to Endangered Species Act and collaborative partnership

Nov 30, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Two Channel Islands plant species reach recovery thanks to Endangered Species Act

Nov 30, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Bringing condors to your living room: A new virtual reality app allows users to visit condor country without leaving their home

Nov 15, 2022

Land Management

Camp Pendleton named Service’s Military Conservation Partner of the Year

Oct 18, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List Two Salamanders in California

Oct 17, 2022

A large adult black bear plodding across a grassy field with vegetation in its mouth

For Parents and Educators

Four Elements of a Healthy Forest

Oct 11, 2022

a gray and olive colored fat toad with bumpy skin sits on pine needles in a burned forest

Wildlife Wonders

How Does Wildfire Impact Wildlife and Forests?

Oct 11, 2022

Our Partners

Diversity of effort benefits diversity in nature

Oct 6, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Fourth annual “Desert Tortoise Week” kicks off in October

Sep 28, 2022

Our Partners

Artist, yogi, insect lover, and intern: Celeste Chen studies monarchs and pesticides as Kendra Chan Conservation Fellow

Sep 20, 2022

Habitat Restoration

Endangered Voles Begin To Repopulate In Inyo County

Sep 7, 2022

A woman in traditional Native American clothing speaks with several people wearing federal- or state-agency shirts and hats

Our Partners

Endangered salmon returned home for first time since 1940s

Aug 31, 2022

Three men measure a large fish in shallow water near a river's edge

Migratory Species

Tag and follow: Tracking sturgeon in the San Joaquin River

Jul 8, 2022

Get Involved

Celebrating California's coastal butterflies

Jun 22, 2022

Wildlife Scientists Continue to Seek Cause of California Brown Pelican Illness and Mortality

May 26, 2022

Our Partners

On Endangered Species Day, local scientist honored as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Champion for role in rare plant conservation on California’s Channel Islands

May 20, 2022

two black ducks with yellow bills swim next to each other, while three black ducks fly overhead

Artesia student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Apr 14, 2022

Press Release

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $38 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Protect Aquatic Species and Habitats

Apr 14, 2022

green plant with white and yellow flowers

Endangered Species Act

Collaborative Conservation Efforts Lead to Downlisting of Coastal California Beach Plant

Mar 30, 2022

Habitat Restoration

Nearly $70M for Klamath Basin Restoration Projects

Feb 14, 2024

Habitat Restoration

Historic breach opens San Francisco Bay to tidal marsh restoration

Dec 14, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List Western Spadefoot

Dec 4, 2023

Endangered Species Act

North American wolverine receives federal protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act

Nov 29, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Period Reopened for Salamander Proposed Listing and Critical Habitat

Nov 20, 2023

Endangered Species Act

On the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, Channel Islands plant species declared fully recovered

Nov 6, 2023

Wildlife Management

Southern sea otter 841 observed with pup, wildlife biologists encourage ethical wildlife viewing

Oct 26, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes federal protections for both species of western pond turtle under the Endangered Species Act

Sep 29, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Northern California perennial plant Lassics lupine receives ESA protection

Sep 29, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces southern sea otters will retain Endangered Species Act protections

Sep 19, 2023

Habitat Restoration

Biden-Harris Administration Breaks Ground on Numana Dam Fish Passage Project to Benefit Two Listed, Culturally Important Fish Species in Northern Nevada

Sep 13, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog Receives ESA Protections

Aug 28, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opens public scoping period for desert tortoise general conservation plan

Jul 17, 2023

Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Incidental Take Permit for Multiple Wind Energy Projects

Jun 20, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List California Spotted Owl

Feb 22, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Service Seeks Comments on California Condor Incidental Take Permit Application

Feb 22, 2023

Information meetings on Pipeline P00547 oil spill hosted by natural resource trustee agencies

Jan 9, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Tiehm’s buckwheat listed as an endangered species; critical habitat designated in Nevada

Dec 14, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Service lists Dixie Valley toad, found only in Nevada, as endangered

Dec 1, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Two Channel Islands plant species reach recovery thanks to Endangered Species Act

Nov 30, 2022

Land Management

Camp Pendleton named Service’s Military Conservation Partner of the Year

Oct 18, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Public Comment Sought on Proposal to List Two Salamanders in California

Oct 17, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Fourth annual “Desert Tortoise Week” kicks off in October

Sep 28, 2022

Habitat Restoration

Endangered Voles Begin To Repopulate In Inyo County

Sep 7, 2022

Wildlife Scientists Continue to Seek Cause of California Brown Pelican Illness and Mortality

May 26, 2022

Our Partners

On Endangered Species Day, local scientist honored as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recovery Champion for role in rare plant conservation on California’s Channel Islands

May 20, 2022

Artesia student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Apr 14, 2022

Press Release

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $38 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Protect Aquatic Species and Habitats

Apr 14, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Collaborative Conservation Efforts Lead to Downlisting of Coastal California Beach Plant

Mar 30, 2022

Endangered Species Act Supports Collaborative Conservation

Dec 12, 2023

Our People

Finding his calling: Nick Stanley’s journey to leadership

May 30, 2023

Climate Change

People of the Salmon

May 24, 2023

Story

Endangered Species Act

California red-legged frog jalapeno cheddar bread

Jan 11, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Two Channel Islands plant species reach recovery thanks to Endangered Species Act and collaborative partnership

Nov 30, 2022

Endangered Species Act

Bringing condors to your living room: A new virtual reality app allows users to visit condor country without leaving their home

Nov 15, 2022

For Parents and Educators

Four Elements of a Healthy Forest

Oct 11, 2022

Wildlife Wonders

How Does Wildfire Impact Wildlife and Forests?

Oct 11, 2022

Our Partners

Diversity of effort benefits diversity in nature

Oct 6, 2022

Our Partners

Artist, yogi, insect lover, and intern: Celeste Chen studies monarchs and pesticides as Kendra Chan Conservation Fellow

Sep 20, 2022

Our Partners

Endangered salmon returned home for first time since 1940s

Aug 31, 2022

Migratory Species

Tag and follow: Tracking sturgeon in the San Joaquin River

Jul 8, 2022

Get Involved

Celebrating California's coastal butterflies

Jun 22, 2022

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