As flooding continues across much of North America during 2011, humans are increasingly encountering wildlife that has been displaced by flood waters. In the U.S., federal and state wildlife agencies have been actively reminding citizens to be aware of wildlife … Continued
Join NOAA staff and folks around the world on Saturday, September 17 and help keep the sea free of debris! For easy tips on other ways you can help stop marine debris, visit the Keep the Coast Clear campaign. The … Continued
Louisiana officials are investigating impacts on wildlife of the Temple-Inland discharge of “black liquor” which occurred on the Pearl River on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Throughout late August, assessments were ongoing by the Louisiana departments of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), … Continued
During late August, 2011, Hurricane Irene blasted the Atlantic Coast of North America, with tropical storm to hurricane force winds, heavy rainfall, tornadoes, flooding, erosion and other storm damage. Throughout the region, the storm effected wildlife. Impacts on wildlife include … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the formation of a partnership which includes MD DNR, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Foundation (MLSF), and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) to determine the viability of elk reintroduction to Western … Continued