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Conservation in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Threatened, Endangered and At-Risk Species

        Press Releases

        1. Dec 10, 2018 | 2 minute read

          New regional director to head southeastern conservation efforts Fish and Wildlife Service
        2. A biologist looks out at the destruction and fallen vegetation outside the gate of the aviary. Oct 6, 2017 | 3 minute read

          A tale of two photos
        3. Sep 29, 2017 | 1 minute read

          The Caribbean offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are temporarily closed due to Hurricane Maria
        4. A man wearing a red cross vest points towards a U.S. Coast Guard boat. Sep 28, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Everyone OK
        5. Sep 27, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Service teams land in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria
        6. A crew wearing hard hats clears a road of debris. Sep 26, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Glimmer of hope
        7. A half-dozen men cut fallen trees in a forest with a chainsaw. Sep 25, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Long road
        8. A spiral of white clouds obscures the ocean in a photo from space. Sep 19, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Hurricane Maria targets Puerto Rico
        9. Three men meet before deloying with heavy equipment. Sep 12, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Service assesses damage, starts cleanup
        10. A deer similar in appearance to a white-tailed deer, but much smaller in size Sep 11, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Key deer among many Florida Keys species facing Irma
        11. A swirling cloud mass south of Florida. Sep 10, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Irma reaches Florida, heads north
        12. A map of southeastern Florida. Sep 8, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service responders bringing technology to aid Hurricane Irma response, bolster safety
        13. A biologist looks out at the destruction and fallen vegetation outside the gate of the aviary. Sep 8, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Friday Hurricane Irma roundup
        14. Two men attach a tarp onto a damaged roof. Sep 8, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Tips for rebuilding
        15. A biologist looks out at the destruction and fallen vegetation outside the gate of the aviary. Sep 7, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Irma hits Puerto Rico, Service facilities
        16. A young woman in waders fishing in a shallow river. Jun 14, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Interior Secretary Zinke announces $1.1 billion in funding for state wildlife agencies; more than $243 million to Southeast U.S.
        17. Four manatees and a school of fish assemble under crystal clear water. Mar 30, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Manatee reclassified from endangered to threatened as habitat improves and population expands - existing federal protections remain in place
        18. A close up photo of a semi translucent gray-silver crayfish walking on rocky substrate. Sep 20, 2016 | 4 minute read

          Endangered Species Act protection not needed for four Southeastern animals
        19. A black salamander with gray spots. Sep 13, 2016 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service to gather more information on two rare reptiles in the Southeast
        20. A light brown snake with darker black and brown markings on a green vine. Aug 17, 2016 | 2 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 14 Caribbean species
        21. A small amphibian with a striped back. Jan 11, 2016 | 2 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service reviews petition for seven species found in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
        22. Bright yellow flowers for an agave plant. May 20, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Service seeks comments on draft economic analysis, re-opens comment period on proposal to designate Critical Habitat for three Caribbean plants
        23. Small white flowers with shiny green centers emerge from a stem. Jul 3, 2012 | 2 minute read

          Service says listing Caribbean mayten not warranted
        24. A brown and white bird with whiskers and a short, sharp beak. Apr 9, 2010 | 2 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 15 species in the Caribbean
        25. A white bird with a black cap and forked tail flying in front of a blue sky. Apr 5, 2010 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status review for roseate tern
        26. Bright yellow flowers for an agave plant. Jan 20, 2010 | 3 minute read

          Service evaluates two Virgin Islands plants warrant Endangered Species Act protection
        27. Hundreds of brown pelicans cover a vegetated beach. Nov 11, 2009 | 4 minute read

          Brown pelican populations recovered, removed from Endangered Species List
        28. Storm surge from the ocean cuts through a barrier island. Jun 29, 2009 | 4 minute read

          Service will host public meetings on coastal barrier resources system pilot project units

        Stories

        1. A building built on steel footings ready for hurricane force winds. Nov 9, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Service facilities built to withstand nature’s worst
        2. Fallen trees crushed many of the Puerto Rican parrot breeding cages. Oct 25, 2017 | 6 minute read

          Partners in chaos
        3. Flags blow in the breeze at the peak of a small mountain. Oct 19, 2017 | 5 minute read

          A plea, and an answer

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