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Conservation in Georgia

Threatened, Endangered and At-Risk Species

        Press Releases

        1. A light orange salamander with a bright orange stripe Dec 18, 2018 | 4 minute read

          Conservation partnerships help keep two birds, salamander and skink from requiring endangered species act protections
        2. Dec 11, 2018 | 6 minute read

          National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announces $940,000 in grants from Southeast Aquatics Fund
        3. Dec 10, 2018 | 2 minute read

          New regional director to head southeastern conservation efforts Fish and Wildlife Service
        4. Four men watch as a fifth release a few dozen ntrout into the Clinch River. Nov 5, 2018 | 3 minute read

          Making a splash
        5. A colorful trout in hand with a smiling angler in the background. Oct 30, 2018 | 4 minute read

          TVA, Fish and Wildlife Service to Continue Popular Trout Stocking Program
        6. Seven small brownish-yellow mussels held in open hands by a biologist. Oct 10, 2018 | 5 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service proposes threatened status for declining mussel
        7. A small black bird with red eyes walks in the marsh grasses. Oct 5, 2018 | 5 minute read

          Service proposes to list the eastern black rail as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
        8. A huge circular cloud formation covering a huge portion of the visible earth as seen from space. Sep 15, 2018 | 2 minute read

          Waters rise as storm crawls
        9. The sun over a round, blue earth covered in part by an enormous circular cloud formation Sep 14, 2018 | 2 minute read

          Storm weakens, wanders
        10. A circular cloud formation as seen from space. Sep 12, 2018 | 3 minute read

          “Dramatic shift” in hurricane’s path
        11. A brown welcome sign that reads Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior. Jun 6, 2018 | 2 minute read

          Reward offered for Chattahoochee fish kill information
        12. A painting of a bird witch a white head and black white and brown feathers along its wings and back. Apr 11, 2018 | 4 minute read

          2018 Georgia Junior Duck Stamp student art competition winners chosen
        13. Mar 20, 2018 | 4 minute read

          Secretary Zinke announces more that $1.1 billion for sportsmen and conservation
        14. Dec 28, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Tiny South Georgia snail presumed extinct, will not receive federal protection
        15. A cluster of carnivorious plant heads with bright red/orange mouths. Dec 19, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Bat, snail, and popular plant may need endangered species protection
        16. An older man points to the sky with a child. Nov 7, 2017 | 4 minute read

          U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expands hunting and fishing opportunities at 10 national wildlife refuges
        17. A turtle basking on a log overhanging a pool of water. Oct 4, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Endangered species listing not needed for three species of wildlife in the Southeast
        18. A colorful radar map. Oct 4, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Rain coming
        19. A greyish green fish with a long body and blueish grey fins. Oct 3, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Endangered Species Act protection not needed for two Coosa darters
        20. A small fish with bright blue fins and orange coloring on its back. Oct 3, 2017 | 4 minute read

          U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes protection for rare darter in Coosa River Basin
        21. A yellow backhoe moves a large pine tree from a road. Sep 15, 2017 | 3 minute read

          FWS crew gives state partners at Stephen C. Foster a lift speeding up its reopening
        22. A group of USFWS personnel in a circle for a meeting. Sep 13, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Service crews head south
        23. Three men meet before deloying with heavy equipment. Sep 12, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Service assesses damage, starts cleanup
        24. Radar or Irma. Sep 11, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Irma continues its assault on Southeast
        25. 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
        26. A massive spinning cloud mass between Cuba and the Bahamas. Sep 9, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Irma aims at Keys, Georgia, Alabama
        27. 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
        28. 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
        29. Satellite image of huge hurricane between Florida and Puerto Rico. Sep 8, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Service prepares for Hurricane Irma
        30. Two men attach a tarp onto a damaged roof. Sep 8, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Tips for rebuilding
        31. A massive hurricane threatens Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Sep 7, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Hurricane Irma: How we are responding
        32. A street map of Orange, Tx. Sep 2, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service responders add technology to aid Hurricane Harvey response, bolster safety
        33. A NC biologist holding a sicklefin redhorse on a river bank in front of a hydroelectric dam. Aug 15, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Deputy Secretary Bernhardt announces more than $52 million in federal funding to bolster tribal, state wildlife conservation projects
        34. Spanish moss covers the branches of mature live oak trees. Aug 9, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Secretary Zinke expands hunting and fishing opportunities at 10 national wildlife refuges
        35. A small brown bat on the roof of a cave with a fuzzy white fungus on its nose. Jul 17, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service directs money to Southeast to fight bat disease
        36. 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.
        37. A helicopter drops a load of water on pine trees. Jun 2, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Okefenokee reopens main entrance
        38. Three small black bear cubs yawning in unison. May 19, 2017 | 3 minute read

          2017 Endangered Species Day Events
        39. An acrylic painting of a duck on blue water. Apr 12, 2017 | 3 minute read

          2017 Georgia junior duck stamp student art competition winners
        40. 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
        41. A gopher tortoise walking through an open pine habitat. Mar 24, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Service, Department of Defense adopt credit strategy for Southeast installations benefiting gopher tortoise and other species
        42. A yellow and black bumble bee perched on a white flower. Jan 10, 2017 | 4 minute read

          In a race against extinction, rusty patched bumble bee is listed as endangered
        43. Lush green grass growing in coastal waters. Jan 5, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Importance of resilient coastal wetlands to conservation, recreation economy and coastal communities recognized by $17 million in grants to states
        44. A NC biologist holding a sicklefin redhorse on a river bank in front of a hydroelectric dam. Oct 6, 2016 | 6 minute read

          Endangered Species Act protection not needed for seven Southeastern species
        45. Two dark gray mussels with striations on a red towel next to a ruler for scale. Oct 5, 2016 | 3 minute read

          U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service extends protections to rare mussel in Suwannee River basin
        46. Tall stems extending from the forest floor give way to bright white dangling flowers. Sep 13, 2016 | 5 minute read

          Southeastern orchid placed on federal threatened and endangered species list
        47. A small mouse white white belly and sand-colored back hides behind beach vegetation. Aug 30, 2016 | 5 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducting five-year status reviews of 22 Southeastern species
        48. Tall stems extending from the forest floor give way to bright white dangling flowers. Apr 14, 2016 | 2 minute read

          U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service eeopens comment period on proposal to list the white-fringeless orchid as threatened
        49. Two ducks with large round, feathered heads in swirling blue water. Apr 7, 2016 | 3 minute read

          2016 Georgia junior duck stamp student art competition winners chosen
        50. A close up photo of a gray-silver salamander walking on a layer of wet moss. Mar 15, 2016 | 2 minute read

          Four Southeastern species do not require federal protection, two others under further review
        51. An adult bald eagle soars in front of a bright blue sky Feb 29, 2016 | 2 minute read

          Reward offered for information regarding the killing of a bald eagle in Polk county, Georgia
        52. A NC biologist holding a sicklefin redhorse on a river bank in front of a hydroelectric dam. Feb 23, 2016 | 4 minute read

          Power companies, tribe, agencies take steps to save rare fish
        53. Red-cockaded woodpecker flying from its nest. Nov 6, 2015 | 4 minute read

          Service, states, celebrate 20th anniversary of the safe harbor program offering voluntary land management agreements with private landowners
        54. Oct 8, 2015 | 1 minute read

          Reward offered for information on bald eagle found dead in Banks county, Georgia
        55. A black white and orange snake with red eyes coiled on fallen leaves. Sep 17, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service seeks more information on five species
        56. Tall stems extending from the forest floor give way to bright white dangling flowers. Sep 14, 2015 | 6 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service proposes adding white fringeless orchid to threatened and endangered species list
        57. A tiny loggerhead hatchling hustles towards the ocean. Aug 31, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Turtle-egg thief convicted a second time for stealing nested sea turtle eggs from coastal Georgia island
        58. A small brown bat on the roof of a cave with a fuzzy white fungus on its nose. Jul 1, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Service awards grants to 35 states, District of Columbia for work on deadly bat disease
        59. A dark colored salamander with white spots on its stomach and sides. Jun 30, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Federal wildlife officials respond to a petition to list dozens of species under the Endangered Species Act
        60. A monarch butterfly perched on a bushy plant with bright yellow flowers. Jun 17, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife Habitat Council partner to save monarchs
        61. A butterfly covered in white spots with orange and yellow wings perched on a purple flower. Jun 15, 2015 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service partners with Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail to save the monarch butterfly
        62. A butterfly covered in white spots with orange and yellow wings perched on a purple flower. Jun 2, 2015 | 4 minute read

          Service provides $5.7 million in grants to help conserve monarch butterflies and other at-risk species in 11 states
        63. Six people wearing life preservers on a boat. May 13, 2015 | 5 minute read

          Service awards more than $16 million to support clean waters and recreational boating through clean vessel act grants
        64. Brown entrance sign to the Erwin National Fish Hatchery. May 11, 2015 | 5 minute read

          TVA, partners to fund trout stocking for Tennessee, Georgia tailwaters
        65. A colorful acrlyic painting of a bird with a blue head, brown breast and blue features. Apr 9, 2015 | 4 minute read

          2015 Georgia junior duck stamp student art competition winners chosen
        66. An acrylic painting of a duck with brown and green head on a bright green background. Feb 20, 2015 | 3 minute read

          2015 student wildlife art contest Georgia junior duck stamp program entries due postmarked by March 16th
        67. Two whooping cranes follow a large fan powered glider in front of a gray sky. Dec 11, 2014 | 3 minute read

          Ultralight-led whooping cranes complete fall migration to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Florida
        68. Long white birds flying in formation behind a fan powered glider. Dec 9, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Seven whooping cranes fly into Georgia following ultralight aircraft
        69. Ten to twenty bright purple flowers emerge from thick vegetation. Dec 5, 2014 | 3 minute read

          Service releases 2014 list of candidates for Endangered Species Act protection
        70. Snail with a large orange and black shell. Nov 6, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Recovery plan for two endangered snails and an endangered mussel available
        71. A strange looking salamander with horns. Sep 22, 2014 | 5 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 27 Southeastern species
        72. Ten to twenty bright purple flowers emerge from thick vegetation. Sep 17, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Conservation efforts help keep Georgia aster off Endangered Species List
        73. A long stemmed plant with bright yellow flowers. May 28, 2014 | 5 minute read

          Service estimates economic impact of Critical Habitat designations for three southern plants
        74. A colorful yellow and red trout covered in small black spots. May 14, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Agencies announce public meeting on federal trout hatchery funding
        75. Ten to twenty bright purple flowers emerge from thick vegetation. May 14, 2014 | 2 minute read

          Partners to sign agreement to conserve rare plant
        76. A close up photograph of a tiny lobster-like crayfish with dark claws and armor. May 13, 2014 | 4 minute read

          State and federal agencies work to ensure Endangered Species Act protections are not needed
        77. A flowering plant with bright white flowers. May 8, 2014 | 5 minute read

          Service re-opens comment period for the Georgia rockcress proposed listing and Critical Habitat and announces economic analysis
        78. A duck in green shaded water with a brown head and a green marking around its eye. Apr 9, 2014 | 4 minute read

          2014 Georgia junior duck stamp student art competition winners chosen
        79. A red breasted shorebird with black and white markings on its back. Apr 4, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Service reopens comment period on proposal to protect red knot under Endangered Species Act
        80. Long white birds flying in formation behind a fan powered glider. Jan 7, 2014 | 3 minute read

          Endangered whooping cranes arrive at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, FL on aircraft-guided flight
        81. Long white birds flying in formation behind a fan powered glider. Dec 31, 2013 | 4 minute read

          Endangered whooping cranes make it to Florida following ultralights
        82. Airborne ultralight with whooping cranes following. Dec 30, 2013 | 3 minute read

          Endangered whooping cranes now in Georgia on aircraft-guided flight to Florida
        83. A dead florida panther laid out in the bed of a pickup truck. Dec 19, 2013 | 2 minute read

          Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, partners offer reward for information about suspicious panther death
        84. A mussel with brownish outer shell and a glossy white inner shell that resembles a baked potato. Oct 15, 2012 | 6 minute read

          Service proposes to protect neosho mucket and rabbitsfoot under the Endangered Species Act
        85. A large alligator basks in the sun on the bank of a stream. Sep 17, 2012 | 4 minute read

          Visit your southeastern National Wildlife Refuges: october 13-27, 2012
        86. A small, black and white bird flies over ocean waters. Jun 20, 2012 | 5 minute read

          Black-capped petrel may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act
        87. A large prehistoric looking fish jumps three feet over a small river. May 22, 2012 | 3 minute read

          Service reviews interim plan for Woodruff Dam operations
        88. Two large, white, Whooping cranes flying in for a landing on a small pond. Feb 10, 2012 | 3 minute read

          Ultralight-led whooping cranes released at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
        89. Four young whooping cranes look for food on a muddy bank. Feb 18, 2011 | 4 minute read

          Second whooping crane found dead at Weiss Lake, Alabama
        90. Four young whooping cranes with bands on their legs rest in a net enclosure. Dec 17, 2010 | 4 minute read

          Ultralight migration leads 20 endangered whooping cranes over the skies of Alabama
        91. An employee in uniform posts a sign in front of a small lake. May 28, 2010 | 4 minute read

          Service to re-open Bo Ginn National Fish Hatchery
        92. A tiny loggerhead hatchling hustles towards the ocean. Apr 20, 2010 | 5 minute read

          Georgia Aquarium and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service team up to save loggerheads
        93. A painting of an orange breasted duck with black spots and a black head with a white stripe in front of its eye. Mar 30, 2010 | 3 minute read

          2010 Georgia junior duck stamp student art competition winners chosen today
        94. Snail with a large orange and black shell. Feb 10, 2010 | 4 minute read

          Service announces the availability of a draft economic analysis for proposed designation of Critical Habitat for the Georgia pigtoe mussel, interrupted rocksnail, and roughhorn
        95. A bright green and brown duck in the foreground with its more muted female companion in the background. Jan 15, 2010 | 3 minute read

          Student wildlife art contest entries for the junior duck stamp competition due March 15, 2010
        96. Four young whooping cranes look for food on a muddy bank. Jan 7, 2010 | 6 minute read

          Ultralight migration leads 20 endangered whooping cranes into Georgia
        97. Eight whooping cranes follow an ultralight fan powered glider in Kentucky. Dec 8, 2009 | 5 minute read

          Ultralight migration leads 20 endangered whooping cranes over the skies of Tennessee
        98. Hundreds of brown pelicans cover a vegetated beach. Nov 11, 2009 | 4 minute read

          Brown pelican populations recovered, removed from Endangered Species List
        99. Long white birds flying in formation behind a fan powered glider. Oct 22, 2009 | 5 minute read

          Ninth group of endangered whooping cranes depart on ultralight-guided flight to Florida
        100. A dead florida panther laid out in the bed of a pickup truck. Aug 5, 2009 | 2 minute read

          Troup county panther was a Florida panther -- wildlife CSI: high-tech genetic testing used to determine cat’s parentage
        101. Thousands of ducks taking flight out of a marsh nearly cover the sky. Jul 31, 2009 | 6 minute read

          Liberal season proposed for upcoming late waterfowl season
        102. A uniformed biologist in waders explains fish to a group of onlookers. Jul 30, 2009 | 2 minute read

          Informational meetings on the Etowah Aquatic Habitat Conservation Plan
        103. A small brown fish caught in a stream sitting in a plastic bin for measurement. Jul 7, 2009 | 3 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service seeks comment on protecting darters in the Etowah River basin
        104. Snail with a large orange and black shell. Jun 29, 2009 | 4 minute read

          Service proposes endangered species status and Critical Habitat designations for the Georgia pigtoe mussel, interrupted rocksnail, and rough hornsnail
        105. Six people wearing life preservers on a boat. Jun 9, 2009 | 7 minute read

          Secretary Salazar announces boating grants to 28 states to help keep waterways clean
        106. A small brown fish caught in a stream sitting in a plastic bin for measurement. Jun 6, 2009 | 5 minute read

          Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 23 Southeastern species
        107. A bright yellow bird with a downward curved beak perched on a tree branch. Apr 20, 2009 | 4 minute read

          Interior Secretary Salazar announces award of $9 million in grants to states for imperiled species Conservation
        108. A large alligator with an adult deer in its mouth underwater. Aug 23, 2004 | 2 minute read

          Alligator takes deer to lunch in south Georgia

        Stories

        1. Two large white birds flying low over a wetland coming in for a landing with a Service biologist in the foreground Nov 30, 2018 | 2 minute read

          “Journey of the Whooping Crane” follows efforts to save a rare, endangered bird
        2. A pine forest with trees snapped in half by high winds and a bent speed limit sign Nov 29, 2018 | 6 minute read

          After Hurricane Michael
        3. A brown sign bent in half by high winds that reads St Vincent NWR Oct 22, 2018 | 6 minute read

          Survivors of the storm
        4. A fallen street sign blown over by high winds reads Mercedes Ave. Oct 14, 2018 | 6 minute read

          The Battle for Mercedes Avenue
        5. A bowling alley with one wall and part of the roof blown off. Oct 13, 2018 | 5 minute read

          Service task forces start assisting in Hurricane Michael recovery
        6. Oct 4, 2018 | 1 minute read

          Chattahoochee Forest’s Trout in the Classroom program
        7. A snowy egret in a wetland with huge port infrastructure in the background. Sep 25, 2018 | 4 minute read

          A rising threat
        8. A man wearing a yellow hard hat and firefighting gear Jul 27, 2018 | 7 minute read

          On the front lines
        9. A small garden with a few small shrubs and plants surrounded by concrete pavers. Jul 17, 2018 | 1 minute read

          Warm Springs butterfly garden gets expansion
        10. A dozen plus children smiling while holding their Let’s Go Fishing activity books. Jun 19, 2018 | 1 minute read

          How to earn the Junior Ranger Let’s Go Fishing Badge
        11. A kid shows off his catch of five trout. Jun 18, 2018 | 2 minute read

          Double days of Fishing at Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
        12. Two dozen anglers stake out a spot along a rocky creek for a big day of fishing and fun. May 31, 2018 | 1 minute read

          Veterans appreciation fishing rodeo
        13. Eight employees in USFWS uniform pose for a photograph in front of a slash pine forest. May 30, 2018 | 3 minute read

          Okefenokee proud of its employees with many years of loyal service
        14. A deep black snake coiled up on sandy soil with young longleaf pine seedlings in the background May 25, 2018 | 8 minute read

          Snakes in a bag
        15. A forrested stream with rocky shores. May 1, 2018 | 7 minute read

          The remaking of Raccoon Creek
        16. A turtle with a dark shell and orang spots surrounded by fallen leaves Apr 20, 2018 | 8 minute read

          Here, spot!
        17. A young hunter crouches while holding a rife in the woods. Apr 9, 2018 | 10 minute read

          Hunting the wild hog
        18. A man standing in front of a large pine tree trunk Jan 29, 2018 | 8 minute read

          Safe harbor for woodpeckers
        19. Dec 21, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Winner of 2017 Okefenokee photo contest announced during Pioneer Days
        20. Dec 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Chattahoochee Forest hosts Fannin County High School students
        21. A man guides sugar cane stalks into a large wooden mill. Dec 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Okefenokee steps into history with Pioneer Day
        22. Nov 30, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery presents certificates honoring volunteer support
        23. A woodpecker perched on a tree with a bug in its mouth Nov 20, 2017 | 9 minute read

          The woodpecker’s journey
        24. 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
        25. Two USFWS employees chatting in front of a marsh. Nov 8, 2017 | 7 minute read

          Connecting urban and rural
        26. Bright green grass emerges from a huge marsh. Nov 8, 2017 | 7 minute read

          Refuges reach out to urban visitors
        27. Three women checking out a poster. Oct 24, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Open house at Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery
        28. Oct 13, 2017 | 3 minute read

          “Dedication” must be Pam Rule’s middle name
        29. A military officer in uniform releases a gopher tortoise next to a burrow. Aug 22, 2017 | 8 minute read

          Boosting the gopher tortoise
        30. A many wearing a wide-brimmed hat walking through a forest next to a young longleaf pine seedling. Aug 22, 2017 | 9 minute read

          Longleaf pine for Georgians
        31. A gentleman with a grey mustache standing next to a mature longleaf pine tree. Aug 9, 2017 | 8 minute read

          Growing trees, saving species
        32. A rocky stream bed covered by a canopy of trees. Aug 9, 2017 | 4 minute read

          Life in Proctor Creek
        33. Jul 27, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery holds 23rd annual kid’s fishing day
        34. A mother and three children pose for a photograph at the hatchery. Jul 20, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Double days of fishing at Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
        35. Jul 18, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Veterans catch rainbows in the rain
        36. An open gate surrounded by live oaks covered in Spanish moss. Jul 12, 2017 | 4 minute read

          A gem for hunters and hikers alike
        37. A sandy beach with a tuft of vegetation following a jetty. Jul 12, 2017 | 3 minute read

          A sanctuary for at-risk birds
        38. A gentlman with gray hair poses for the camera with a smile and his arms crossed. Jul 12, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Local landowner fights for the Altamaha
        39. The sun sets over a lush green marsh cut in half by a calm brackish channel. Jul 12, 2017 | 13 minute read

          Many partners work together to protect “the Amazon of the South” for generations to come
        40. Two men standing in front of a beige tank riddled with bullet holes. Jul 12, 2017 | 4 minute read

          The military embraces conservation
        41. A forrested stream with rocky shores. Jun 7, 2017 | 8 minute read

          A wildlife gem, in the shadow of a booming Atlanta
        42. Biologists in cold weather gear and waders collect lake sturgeon next to a dam. Jun 7, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Lake sturgeon restoration in the Upper Tennessee River
        43. A pool formed on a rocky mountain top in front of a sunset. May 22, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Digging new pools: How an experiment on Georgia granite mountains is increasing endangered and threatened plants
        44. A woman stands behind a table with USFWS and DOI logos on Earth Day. May 22, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Earth Day Expo in Georgia
        45. Two USFWS employees in uniform standing in front of the welcome sign at the hatchery. May 18, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Chattahoochee Forest Hatchery participates in Trout Fest
        46. A USFWS biologist in uniform stands behind a display table. May 18, 2017 | 1 minute read

          Woody Gap School's Agriculture Day
        47. A firefighter in protective gear marches through the brush of a pine forest. May 2, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Fencing fire
        48. Entrance sign notifies visitors the refuge is closed due to a fire. May 2, 2017 | 2 minute read

          Keeping upbeat
        49. A man wearing a hard hat and protective gear yeilds an axe. May 2, 2017 | 3 minute read

          Puerto Ricans bring fight to fire
        50. A tiny beige tortoise walking on sandy soil. Mar 24, 2017 | 6 minute read

          Protecting military readiness and the iconic gopher tortoise at the same time
        51. Mature trees form a canopy shading the river from the sun. Mar 22, 2017 | 6 minute read

          Saving an endangered southern river
        52. A brown bat attached to the roof of a cave with white fuzz around its nose Mar 14, 2017 | 5 minute read

          Disease continues its fatal sweep of bats
        53. A red, semi-transluscent fish with catfish like whiskers in an aquarium. Feb 8, 2017 | 3 minute read

          17 more fish, mussels, and other species don’t need the ESA’s protection
        54. A large snake with a black and brown pattern on its back moving through the grass. Apr 13, 2016 | 4 minute read

          Partnering across the Everglades to battle invasives
        55. A woodpecker perched on a tree with a bug in its mouth Mar 21, 2014 | 4 minute read

          Burning for the birds at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
        56. Four firefighers pose for a photo in front of a Fish and Wildlife Helicopter with mountains in the background Nov 6, 2013 | 6 minute read

          Okefenokee firefighters return the favor to western firefighters

        Species Profiles

        1. Fuzzy yellow and purple flowers emerging from a green grass-like stalk.

          American chaffseed
        2. Seven small brownish-yellow mussels held in open hands by a biologist.

          Atlantic pigtoe
        3. A small, black and white bird flies over ocean waters.

          Black-capped petrel
        4. A tiny turtle with orange patches on the side of its throat crawls through the grass

          Bog turtle (southern population)
        5. A colorful green/brown and red trout covered in small red spots.

          Brook trout
        6. A small black bird with red eyes walks in the marsh grasses.

          Eastern black rail
        7. A small, slimy, green salamander in hand.

          Eastern hellbender
        8. Dozens of green plants in the shape of a pitcher.

          Green pitcher plant
        9. A prehistoric looking fish with spines down its back and sides.

          Lake sturgeon
        10. A grey bird with yellow markings over its eye perched on a tall reed on the edge of a marsh

          Macgillivray’s seaside sparrow
        11. A biologist holding a yellow/brown fish on a river bank in front of a dam

          Sicklefin redhorse
        12. A leafy green plant emerging from the leaf-littered forest floor.

          Small-whorled pogonia
        13. Two dark gray mussels with striations on a red towel next to a ruler for scale.

          Suwanee moccasinshell
        14. Bright pink conical flowers.

          Swamp pink
        15. A small fish with bright blue fins and orange coloring on its back.

          Trispot Darter
        16. White flowers with many stamen burst from a shrub much like a hydrangea bush

          Virginia spiraea

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