Wolf Creek fish hatchery to host two environmental education workshops
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host back-to-back environmental education workshops July 13 at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery near Jamestown.
Federal junior duck stamp contest underway
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program provides a creative outlet for students through a contest that can be incorporated into almost any subject. The program teaches students about wetlands, waterfowl, land stewardship, migratory birds, conservation and an appreciation of art and writing. Students may submit their artwork and a two- to three-sentence [...]
Endangered Species Youth Art Contest open
Students are invited to put their creative skills to work for wildlife in the 2015 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest, part of the Endangered Species Day celebration. The contest provides school children in grades K-12 an opportunity to learn about threatened and endangered wildlife and the importance of protecting them, and encourages kids to express their knowledge and support [...]
Federal junior duck stamp contest underway
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program provides a creative outlet for students through a contest that can be incorporated into almost any subject. The program teaches students about wetlands, waterfowl, land stewardship, migratory birds, conservation and an appreciation of art and writing. Students may submit their artwork and a two- to three-sentence [...]
Input sought on aquatic invasive species guidelines
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is charged with regulating the importation and interstate transport of certain aquatic invasive species that have been determined to be injurious. A committee has developed guidelines that would help to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through the disposal of unwanted live educational specimens (animals, plants, and microorganisms) into local waters and municipal [...]