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Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge 
 Located on the west slope of the Selkirk Mountains in northeastern Washington state, Little Pend Oreille is "the only mountainous, mixed-conifer forest refuge in the contiguous United States." Features photographs, a map, checklist of bird species observed, and information about the many mammals, reptiles and amphibians who share the refuge. Includes an events calendar, volunteer information, and details about fishing, hunting, and recreation. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/littlependoreille/ Topics: Environment Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Describes wildlife refuges along the Columbia River on the border of Washington state and Oregon, including Ridgefield, Conboy Lake, Pierce, Franz Lake, and Steigerwald Lake. Features visitor information, maps, wildlife lists, cultural resources, events and programs, and opportunities for environmental education, hunting, and fishing. Also discusses private lands habitat partnerships, and the Lewis and Clark journey through the Ridgefield area. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 23, 2005 Hanford Reach National Monument
Provides information about the natural and cultural resources of the Hanford Reach National Monument, which is located along the last free-flowing stretch of the Columbia River upstream from Richland, Washington state. Includes fact sheets on the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge and other areas of the monument. Details for planning a visit include maps, regulations, and a preview slide show. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/hanfordreach/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
This website features information about the wildlife refuge located on the Nisqually River Delta in Southern Puget Sound, Washington state. Provides general information, as well as maps, news, and information about educational programs, events, and recreation and volunteer opportunities. Includes drafts of the conservation plan and environmental impact statement for the refuge, and detailed checklists of the birds, mammals, and reptiles found at the refuge. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/nisqually/ Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Columbia River Fisheries Program Office (CRFPO)
Describes this Vancouver, Washington state, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility that "assists in determining the status of imperiled natural [fish] stocks, to evaluate management measures for recovery and assist in the recovery of these stocks." Presents summaries of habitat and population evaluation, conservation and hatchery assessment, water management, and fish and wildlife mitigation programs. Offers reports and presentations, event details, teacher resources, and activities for children. http://www.fws.gov/columbiariver/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Cyber Salmon
"At this web site, you can learn great things about chum and chinook salmon, the two most common salmon species found in the Yukon River drainage." Includes information about salmon habitats and the salmon industry in Alaska, a glossary, and K-12 lesson plans. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fairbanks Fishery Resources Office. http://cybersalmon.fws.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 15, 2004 Leavenworth NFH (National Fish Hatchery) Complex
Describes hatcheries located near the towns of Leavenworth, Entiat, and Winthrop in north central Washington state. Introduces hatchery history, daily operations, varieties of fish reared, the salmon life cycle, and the work of hatchery volunteers and community partners. Features visitor information, fish returns, events, and educational programs. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/leavenworth/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Lewis and Clark: The Lower Columbia River Then and Now
A geospatial look at the Lewis and Clark expedition along the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington state. Offers an overview map of wildlife refuges, map of expedition wildlife sightings with photographs and species information, a comparison of land cover in 1853 and 1999, and population changes from 1860 to 2000. Includes maps depicting the area before, during, and after the expedition. Designed and built by GCS-Research for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.gcs-research.net/usfws/Columbia_content.html Topics: United States History Last updated Aug 1, 2005 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Information about the Alaskan wildlife refuge, including wildlife, habitat, animal migration, and travel. Contains documents related to oil and gas exploration, such as site maps and assessments, as well as conservation plans. "The decision about development or protection of this northern part of the Arctic Refuge rests in the hands of the US Congress." From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://arctic.fws.gov/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 24, 2009 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The Endangered Species Program
"The Fish and Wildlife Service ... and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries ... share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act" of 1973 (ESA). This website provides background information about the ESA, the full text of the ESA, data and documents about species on the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants, a page for children, and updates about laws, policies, and other actions related to endangered species. http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ Topics: Environment, Law Last updated Oct 4, 2005 Wildlife Without Borders: Marine Turtle
Background and updates about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, which "assist[s] in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries." Includes a program fact sheet, text of the act, summary of projects and funding, and press releases. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/international/DIC/species/marine_turtles/marine_turtle.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Nov 1, 2008 Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Website for this area created in 1985 under the Endangered Species Act to protect "the rare Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and many other desert dwelling species," which live in "the only remaining undeveloped sand dune ecosystem within the Coachella Valley." Find images and discussions about the lizard, a map, and recreational trails. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/saltonsea/Coachella/CV_index.html Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Jun 25, 2009 Endangered Species Program Kid's Corner
"This site from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Endangered Species Program demonstrates how loss of habitat and ecosystems can lead to a decline in biodiversity, and how the Endangered Species Act helps prevent extinction." Features a slide show, a quiz, resources for teachers, material about spotlight species (bats and frogs), and suggestions for how children can help. Includes links to related sites. http://www.fws.gov/endangered/kids/ Topics: Animals Last updated Jan 22, 2007 Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Background about this Georgia and Florida national wildlife refuge that was "established in 1936 to preserve the 438,000 acre Okefenokee Swamp. Presently, the refuge encompasses approximately 402,000 acres." The site features history and basic facts about the refuge, description of recreation opportunities, and overview of habitat management activities. Also includes map, photos, and related material about fires, such as the fire in spring 2007. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/ Topics: Environment Last updated May 14, 2007 Taxidermists & Federal Law
This fact sheet explains laws in the U.S. regarding taxidermy of migratory game birds, covering relevant wildlife protection statues, required permits for taxidermy, the sale of captive-bred mallard ducks, permits for exporting and importing wildlife, penalties for violating federal wildlife laws, and related concerns. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/permits/faqs/FactSheetTaxidermistFront&Back.pdf Topics: Animals Last updated Oct 10, 2007 The Monarch Butterfly in North America
This monarch butterfly website provides "a gateway to news, information, activities, and resources about the biology and conservation of this fascinating insect." It notes that the monarch butterfly "is among the most recognized, studied, and loved of all of North America's insects." Includes an overview and link to details about interactive "field trips" on migration for the 2008-09 school year, starting in October 2008. From the National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fs.fed.us/monarchbutterfly/ Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Aug 26, 2008 The State of the Birds
Website for "the first ever comprehensive report [released March 2009] on bird populations in the United States, showing that nearly a third of the nation's 800 bird species are endangered, threatened or in significant decline due to habitat loss, invasive species, and other threats." Find the report, maps, data, and suggestions for how to get involved in bird population studies. Produced for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. http://www.stateofthebirds.org/ Topics: Birds Last updated Mar 23, 2009 |
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