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This month, the Association's taking a stand to support increased State Wildlife Grant Funding. Find out how you can help today. Full Story |
Feature Creature
Eastern Brook Trout
The brook trout is native to a
wide area of eastern North
America. However, a new
three-year study of brook
trout populations recently
concluded that the popular sport
fish has disappeared or markedly declined in nearly half of the eastern U.S. areas where it once thrived.
The plight of the trout is detailed
in a report to be released in May
by a coalition of conservation
groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, fish and wildlife agencies from 17 states, and universities.
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Sportsmen Call for Action on Global Warming
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The majority of America's sportsmen say global warming is an urgent problem that needs immediate action, and they want clean energy solutions that create jobs and cut pollution from burning fossil fuels, a national poll of hunters and anglers reveals.
“America 's sportsmen are saying we have a moral responsibility to confront global warming to protect our children's future,” said Larry Schweiger, president of the National Wildlife Federation.
This first-ever comprehensive nationwide survey of licensed hunters and anglers about their attitudes on global warming reveals that a majority of sportsmen are witnessing the effects of global warming and believe immediate action is necessary to address it. Full Story |
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The poll reveals that the majority of sportsmen are witnessing the effects of global warming while spending time outdoors, and they believe immediate action is necessary to address it.
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The Association's Changing Image
A month ago, on May 1, the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies experienced a few changes when it opted for a name change, logo update, new brochure, press kit, and a new website. Although some changes, for the website in particular, will be evolving throughout coming months, the change brings new energy to the Association.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2006 Annual Awards of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
More often than not, the hard work of our colleagues, staff, and friends goes high above and beyond the norm. There's no better way to honor these achievements than to nominate them for the Association's 2006 Annual Awards. Full Story |
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Deadline to Submit Nominations for the National Conservation Leadership Institute is Fast Approaching
The June 15 deadline for the prestigious National Conservation Leadership Institute is just around the corner. If you're a fish and wildlife leader, and thinking of nominating one of your staff to attend this rigorous training, now is the best time to submit your applications. Full Story |
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New Fact Sheets Help Communicate the Value of Canada's Natural Resources
New Effort Raises Awareness of Managing Aquatic Nuisance Species
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Time's Running Out to Submit Your Multistate Conservation Grant Proposal
The Association is still soliciting proposals for projects to be funded through the 2007 Multistate Conservation Grant Program. Proposals are due by Friday, June 16, 2006. Full Story |
Cuts to Wetland Reserve Program Disappoints TRCP Working Group
Avid Hunter in Colorado Awarded Scholarship |
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House Cut to State Wildlife Grants Causing a Big Stir Among State Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Despite its success, State Wildlife Grants received a major cut in funding by the U.S. House of Representatives, recommending $50 million of the $74.7 the President's budget requested. Full Story |
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The Association Honors Mexico's Wildlife Director and Other News from the Annual Trilateral Meeting
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies presented a special conservation award to Dr. Felipe Ramírez Ruiz de Velasco, Mexico's Wildlife Director General, at the annual meeting of the Trilateral Committee for Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management held in San Diego May 15-19.
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Teaming with Wildlife Update
• Fly-Out: Bringing Congress to the Great Outdoors! Full Story
• Call to Action! Major Cut to State Wildlife Grants Full Story
• State Wildlife Grants Five-Year Accomplishment Report Released Full Story
• One-Year Later Meeting Save the Date
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Jane Seymour to Host National Boating and Fishing Week, and Other RBFF Updates
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced that actress and accomplished angler, Jane Seymour, will serve as honorary chairperson of this year's National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11. Full Story |
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