Limits on Industrial Menhaden Fishing in Virginia Would Boost Economy
Youngkin should end reduction fishing for menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay to support coastal communities, enhance recreational fishing, and create jobs.
Category: Habitat and Clean Water
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Agencies Announce Critical Next Step for the Boundary Waters
U.S. Forest Service says this kind of development would jeopardize the nation’s most popular wilderness.
USDA Announcement Stands to Enhance Habitat Connectivity and Restoration
Hunters and anglers call for continued emphasis on migration and watersheds.
Hunting a Changing Land
Changes to migration patterns and permafrost in Alaska create uncertainty for one hunter who relies on the land for food, in this first installment of a new series about the real-life impacts of climate...
House Passes the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
Landmark legislation that would invest in rebuilding at-risk fish and wildlife populations now requires Senate approval.
Anglers and Boaters Call on Va. Governor to Move Menhaden Reduction Fishing out of the Chesapeake Bay
National and regional groups launch effort to protect the health of the Bay and our coastal economy.
New Interactive Map Shows PA Streams Lacking the Conservation They Deserve
Explore the waterways that qualify for High Quality and Exceptional Value status but have been backlogged at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Important Water Resources Legislation Moves Forward
House passes Water Resources Development Act with Everglades and Western water provisions.
New Private Land Conservation Effort Will Focus on Wildlife Corridors
USDA announces incentives for voluntary private land conservation in Wyoming’s big game migration corridors and sets the stage for scaling up across the West.
The Sheep That Started It All
The storied past—and uncertain future—of Oregon’s first reintroduced California bighorn herd.
