News Releases from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Region

Pacific Region Tribes to Receive More than $400 Thousand To Protect Species and Restore Habitat

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:40:00

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced more than $4 million in grants will go to fund 23 Native American projects that benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. Of those funds, $435,113 will be awarded to tribes in Oregon and Washington.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Endangered Species Recovery Champion Award Winners

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:44

The story of endangered species conservation in the United States over the past 40 years involves many heroes. Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) recognized 61 of these heroes nationwide for their outstanding efforts to conserve and protect endangered and threatened fish, wildlife and plants by designating them 2012 Recovery Champions. Fourteen of these heroes are in the Service's Pacific Region. They were recognized for their work with the northern spotted owl and on coastal wetlands restoration and protection.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $25 Million to Conserve Migratory Bird Habitat

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:17:43

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) today announced the approval of more than $25 million in federal grants and Federal Duck Stamp revenues to protect, restore, or enhance thousands of acres of wildlife habitat in the United States and Mexico for the benefit of shared migratory bird populations. Among the projects awarded, the Willamette Valley Partnership, through Ducks Unlimited, will receive $1,000,000 for the development of four waterfowl-centric wetland complexes in Oregon, including Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge.

Baron Horiuchi Awarded Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Excellence

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:48:34

Hilo, HI – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the 2012 Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Excellence to Baron Horiuchi for his scientific contributions toward native plant propagation and restoration at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, at a small ceremony on Monday, May 6, 2013.

Partners Across the U.S. Celebrate Annual Endangered Species Day

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:02:11

The 8th annual national Endangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 17, 2013, with special events and other programs throughout the country to recognize conservation efforts underway across the nation aimed at helping America’s imperiled species. This year also commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act.

Final Management Plans Adopted for Oregon Coast Wildlife Refuges

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:06

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) adopted Final Comprehensive Conservation Plans (CCPs) for Bandon Marsh, Nestucca Bay, and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuges (Refuges). These plans provide goals, objectives, and strategies for management of the three Refuges over the next 15 years.