Tweet Hunters, hikers, birdwatchers and more visit Union Hills Wildlife Area for its mix of wetlands and prairie that covers nearly 2,200 acres in southern Cerro Gordo County. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR. Union Hills Wildlife Area’s network of … Continue reading →
Tweet– The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt, approved more than $130 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects. The 2020 North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants will be used … Continue reading →
Tweet Dewey’s Pasture’s combination of high-quality prairies, shallow lakes, wetlands and oak savanna makes it one of Iowa’s premier public areas. And after more than a decade’s worth of restoration work on many of these systems, for Dewey’s Pasture, today … Continue reading →
Tweet By Evin Oneale, Regional Communications Manager Friday, August 14, 2020 – 11:16 AM MDT Efforts to enhance nearly 400 acres of wetland habitat at Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will begin as soon as August 18th. Early work will … Continue reading →
Tweet This new 30-acre prairie sits on west side of Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Area provides better access to the area by extending the marsh out to the gravel road. The new prairie will benefit the areas pheasant population and provide … Continue reading →
Tweet Snow Peak Wildlife Management Area is a backcountry hunting and fishing destination. It takes a bit of effort to get to the main trailhead but once you arrive there are fifty miles of trail to explore this rugged and … Continue reading →
Tweet Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an … Continue reading →
Tweet Use our updated interactive mapping tool to explore thousands of NOAA restoration projects across the United States—from Alaskan salt marshes to Florida coral reefs, and everything in between. Restoration work underway to remove the Veazie Dam from the Penobscot … Continue reading →
Tweet The Rockefeller Refuge project protects four miles of Louisiana coastline. (Photo: Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries) NOAA and partners have completed construction on the Rockefeller Refuge Gulf Shoreline Stabilization Project in southwest Louisiana. This project will reduce erosion along the … Continue reading →
TweetThe much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Morehouse Parish has been determined. The newly renovated WMA will become available to the public on July 15 when the gates open at 6 a.m. The … Continue reading →
Tweet Wetlands, like these in Alaska, benefit nature and people. Wetlands—including marshes, mangroves, swamps, deltas, and floodplains—provide valuable benefits to fish, people, and communities. They’re habitat for the fish we eat, are often the front line of protecting coastal communities … Continue reading →
Tweet Aerial of Cabin Bluff and Ceylon properties (Mac Stone — Facebook: @mac stone photography) By DAN CHAPMAN Georgia’s newest wildlife management area sits a half mile off Interstate 95, yet a world removed from the hurly-burly of modern life. … Continue reading →
Tweet \ Secretary Bernhardt Announces $160 Million in Funding for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges WASHINGTON – As we celebrate American Wetlands Month, hundreds of bird species will benefit from $160 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects … Continue reading →
Tweet Beginning May 1, all property-specific fishing regulations were lifted on J.C. Murphey Lake at Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA). Regulations at the Newton County lake were lifted in anticipation of upcoming renovations on the lake in 2022. … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to the public at 8 a.m., Friday, May 15. The public was barred from the site in March because of health concerns stemming from the coronavirus … Continue reading →
TweetTo coordinate with local and federal partners, Beartooth WMA opens May 15 to day-use only; other WMAs open as usual with social distancing protocols in place Many recreationists look forward to May 15 every year as the opening day of … Continue reading →
TweetHagerman Wildlife Management Area is an oasis for anglers because it offers numerous ponds, lakes and streams in a concentrated area and provides lots of family friendly fishing and a variety that suits all skill levels. Hagerman Hatchery stocks thousands … Continue reading →
TweetLearn how Missouri’s different wetland natural communities play an important role in the ecosystem. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to learn about Missouri’s wonderful wetlands during American Wetlands Month in May. Wetlands play … Continue reading →
Tweet Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public that Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), refuges and shooting ranges remain open. Visitors, however, must practice social distancing measures and have no group larger than 10 people due to the … Continue reading →
TweetGov. Evers Directs DNR To Close 40 State Parks, Forests And Recreational Areas Public Health And Safety Top Priority Parking lot at High Cliff State Park. Due to unprecedented crowds Gov. Evers directed the DNR to close several state properties. – … Continue reading →
