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State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses

October 12, 2022 American Bird Conservancy A newly released State of the Birds report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends, one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends of waterfowl show strong increases where investments in wetland conservation … Continue reading

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Fergus Falls, MN First Prairie City USA

Contact: Dane Huinker: DHuinker@WildlifeForever.org, October 6, 2022 White Bear Lake, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to certify Fergus Falls, MN as the first Prairie City USA community in the country. Friday, September 30th, marked the occasion with a dedication ceremony at … Continue reading

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New Landscape Conservation Task Force is Established

ASSOCIATION OF FISH & WILDLIFE AGENCIES, Washington D.C.: December 8, 2021 Washington D.C. – A new Landscape Conservation Joint Task Force was established during a signing ceremony at the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Executive Committee Meeting. The establishment … Continue reading

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Iowa DNR officer dies of COVID-19

 January 9, 2021 11:51 pmTravis Breese DES MOINES, Iowa (KWWL) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources confirms one of its conservation officers has died of complications from COVID-19. Steve Reighard died of COVID complications on Friday, according to Iowa DNR … Continue reading

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Biden administration begins to identify key environmental leaders

By Laura Bies Posted on January 5, 2021  President-elect Biden has nominated Rep. Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior. Credit: AFGE The Biden administration will officially take office on Jan. 20, but it has already announced who it will nominate for … Continue reading

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