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Crowbill Point, covered in green and grey with grass and dirt, stretches into the blue waves of the Chukchi Sea.

History and Culture

Revisiting Cape Thompson's Lagoons

Jun 8, 2023

Wildlife Wonders

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Jun 7, 2023

Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Jun 6, 2023

Our Partners

Northern Pintail Telemetry

Jun 6, 2023

The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved hand

Land Management

Red Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering Habitat

Jun 5, 2023

Recreation

Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Releases Final 2023 Hunting Plan

Jun 2, 2023

Laysan Albatross colony, a bird sits on a nest with one egg visible

Migratory Species

FWS Pride: Laysan Albatross

Jun 1, 2023

image shows an island neighborhood and houses connected to mainland by a bridge, which has been washed out by water. Debris litters the shoreline

Habitat Restoration

Hurricane Season 2023

Jun 1, 2023

Migratory Species

May 31, 2023

two people in boat paddling

Land Management

Wild and Scenic Rivers

May 31, 2023

a view of sunset from the top of a ridge across an arid landscape

Draft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta Available

May 30, 2023

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Seeking Public Comment on Research

May 30, 2023

Habitat Restoration

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Fight Fire and Restore Rare Habitat in the Willamette Valley

May 26, 2023

Two large white birds with spindly legs and black tips on their wings coming in for a landing in a wetland

Endangered Species Act

2023 Wintering Whooping Crane Count

May 25, 2023

National Elk Refuge Seeks Input for Public Meeting Locations

May 24, 2023

Set of antlers in field with distant snowy mountains

For Parents and Educators

2023 Elk Antler Auction a Success

May 24, 2023

The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved hand

Land Management

Red Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering Habitat

Jun 5, 2023

Recreation

Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Releases Final 2023 Hunting Plan

Jun 2, 2023

a view of sunset from the top of a ridge across an arid landscape

Draft Compatibility Determination at Sevilleta Available

May 30, 2023

Two large white birds with spindly legs and black tips on their wings coming in for a landing in a wetland

Endangered Species Act

2023 Wintering Whooping Crane Count

May 25, 2023

National Elk Refuge Seeks Input for Public Meeting Locations

May 24, 2023

Set of antlers in field with distant snowy mountains

For Parents and Educators

2023 Elk Antler Auction a Success

May 24, 2023

Land Management

Public comment open for aerial herbicide application at select refuges

May 23, 2023

Wildlife Management

More Than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges

Apr 27, 2023

Land Management

Shed Antler Collection Begins May 1 in Teton County

Apr 25, 2023

A woman playing guitar next to a lake

Wildlife Wonders

Kodiak Refuge Inspires New Music

Apr 20, 2023

Drawing of a brown duck with a green patch above its eye sitting in greenish water.

For Parents and Educators

Fremont student wins California’s Digital Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Apr 18, 2023

Press Release

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge firefighters assist local community

Apr 13, 2023

Wildlife Management

National Elk Refuge to End Supplemental Feeding for 2022-2023 Season

Apr 7, 2023

An adult and child read a sign at Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

For Parents and Educators

Community Celebrates New Public Access at Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Mar 20, 2023

The colorful back of an Arctic grayling is held just out of clear waters by a gloved hand

Habitat Restoration

Public Review and Comment Period Extended for Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Draft Environmental Assessment

Mar 8, 2023

Climate Change

Over $120M From Inflation Reduction Act Advances Resilience

Mar 7, 2023

Crowbill Point, covered in green and grey with grass and dirt, stretches into the blue waves of the Chukchi Sea.

History and Culture

Revisiting Cape Thompson's Lagoons

Jun 8, 2023

Wildlife Wonders

Cuckoo Bumble Bees: Important Species for Diverse Ecosystems - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Jun 7, 2023

Our Partners

Northern Pintail Telemetry

Jun 6, 2023

Current Road Conditions at Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Jun 6, 2023

Laysan Albatross colony, a bird sits on a nest with one egg visible

Migratory Species

FWS Pride: Laysan Albatross

Jun 1, 2023

image shows an island neighborhood and houses connected to mainland by a bridge, which has been washed out by water. Debris litters the shoreline

Habitat Restoration

Hurricane Season 2023

Jun 1, 2023

Migratory Species

May 31, 2023

two people in boat paddling

Land Management

Wild and Scenic Rivers

May 31, 2023

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Seeking Public Comment on Research

May 30, 2023

Habitat Restoration

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Helps Fight Fire and Restore Rare Habitat in the Willamette Valley

May 26, 2023

Solicitation of Bids for Carp Removal Project at Mattamuskeet NWR

May 22, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Michigan birding hotspot is part of an endangered species success story

May 18, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Missouri wildlife refuge is home to blind fish

May 17, 2023

Aleutian shield fern grows out of the rocks.

Endangered Species Act

The Quest to Find an Endangered Fern

May 16, 2023

Endangered Species Act

Understanding red knot surveys in Delaware Bay

May 15, 2023

A polar bear drawing overlaid on the state of Alaska.

Endangered Species Act

Swipe Right on Alaska's Species

May 15, 2023

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