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Awareness Articles
The who, what, when, where, why and how of why we do the things we do for conservation. Check out the Conservation Directory.
That's No Ugly Duckling!
Snow goose hunting season is upon us and it's important to know your target - or better yet what to avoid shooting.
There are three species of swans in North America. The Trumpeter Swan and Tundra Swan are indigenous, while the Mute Swan is a Eurasian species that has been introduced and now breeds in the wild in some areas.
Because of their white color, swans look a little bit like snow geese but there are obvious differences you should be familiar with before heading out for a snow goose hunt. Let's take a look at Trumpeter swans, the largest of the swans.
More land to possibly be added to Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife area
Under the Healthy Rivers INitiative, the Department of Natural Resources and its partners are working with willing landowners to permanently protect 43,000 acres in the floodplain of the Wabash River and Sugar Creek in west-central Indiana and another 26,000 acres of the Muscatatuck River bottoms in southeast Indiana.
Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area already encompasses 2,400 acres along the west bank of the Wabash River between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute. At this time it is not sure if the new area will be public hunting or controlled by land owners.
Truth About Reclaimed Mine Ground
The Pros of Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Efforts
Mining inevitably disturbs land. Modern mines reclaim the surface during and after mining is completed, returning the land to useful purposes. The reclaimed mine lands are usually more attractive to wildlife and human uses than before mining started.
Community Conservation & Ecological Efforts On The Grand River In Michigan
Unbelievable!!! We had no idea just how much people take advantage and abuse our vital waterways.
When we signed up for this clean-up I assumed there would be some litter along the shoreline of the Grand River, but we were disgusted and heartbroken at the level of dumping that has been going on along the Grand River. While looking at these pictures you can clearly see that this level of garbage did not float into bayous and estuaries of the Grand River on its own. This was without a doubt drove in and dumped off by someone with a direct disregard of the ecological impact of this waste.
California wetlands benefit from Federal Grants
$3 million would be available for CA wetlands with approval from Congress
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced this week that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved almost $3 million in federal grants under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) for projects to protect, restore and enhance more than 12,000 acres of wetlands and associated habitats in California. These funds will benefit the Klamath Basin, Coastal Marin County wetlands, and the Southern San Joaquin Valley. California Waterfowl was awarded $1 million in funds to improve habitats on the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, the Mendota Wildlife Area, and nearby private lands. Although these funds have been approved, they will not be allocated until Congress agrees on a budget that includes funding for NAWCA. California Waterfowl staff is traveling to Washington DC next week with other partners from California to emphasize the importance of NAWCA funding for Pacific Flyway waterfowl and wetlands. For a full description of Californian and other approved projects, click here:http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Standard/US/2011_March.shtm