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In the News
Rare Albatross Hatch Chick
An extremely rare short-tailed albatross pair makes their home on Midway Atoll. https://rebrand.ly/short-e2019 -
From the Field
Eldridge Naboa, Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shares his experiences visiting Nihoa Island. https://rebrand.ly/072e3
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Working with Landowners
State and private landowners work together to protect habitat for three endangered Hawaiian plants, kookoolau, wahine noho kula, and uhiuhi. https://rebrand.ly/DryForestCriticalHabitat
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Fighting Invasive Predators
This small snake has been responsible for the extinction of most of Guam's endemic and native birds but we are working with partners to make Guam's forests safe for birds again. https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=108991
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Recovering Species
Thirty years ago the sihek was driven to the very brink of extinction before a handful of birds were brought into captivity by biologists. Now experts from around the world are planning the next steps in their return to the wild. Read more https://rebrand.ly/news-sihek
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Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Published for Four Hawai'i Wind Energy Projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has published a final programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) that analyzes the impacts of issuing incidental take permits (ITP) or ITP amendments for the continued operation of four similar wind energy facilities in Hawai'i.
For more information, including copies of the HCPs and the final PEIS visit our News Room.
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Proposal to Remove 'Io from the Endangered Species List
The Service is proposing to remove the endangered 'Io (Hawaiian hawk) from the federal list of endangered species (ESA). Originally listed in 1967, the 'Io no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered thanks to its demonstrated ability to adapt to changing habitat, its population stability, and ongoing conservation efforts. The Service is also making available for public review the draft post-delisting monitoring plan for the Hawaiian hawk, and previous comment periods. The public comment period will be open from October 30 – November 28.
Federal Register Notice: https://rebrand.ly/IoNotice2018
Learn more at https://rebrand.ly/PublicCommentIo
Read about previous proposals and public comment periods.
FWS Signs Memorandum Of Understanding with the County of Kauai
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Kauai regarding stadium lighting on designated dates at County-operated football facilities. The Service and County of Kauai have entered into this MOU for the purpose of conserving species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The MOU and associated documents are available below. Final Environmental Assessment (EA) (PDF 1297MB) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) (PDF 297MBDocuments Available
Kamehameha Schools Safe Harbor Agreement
The Service has received an application from Kamehameha Schools, a private charitable education trust, for an enhancement of survival permit. The application includes a draft Safe Harbor Agreement between Kamehameha Schools, the Service, and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The proposal is to conduct proactive conservation activities to promote the survival and recovery of 32 federally endangered species and one species currently proposed for listing.
Federal Register Notice
Safe Harbor Appendix
Draft Environmental Action Statement
Draft Safe Harbor Agreement
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Celebrating 100 years of Migratory Bird Conservation
2016 marks the centennial of the Convention between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, signed on Aug. 16, 1916. This Migratory Bird Treaty, and three others that followed with Japan, Russia, and Mexico, form the cornerstones of our efforts to conserve birds that migrate across international borders. Here in Hawai‘i, many of our native birds are protected under these treaties and we are joining the celebration island style!
