The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies and Partners Seek Nominations for the Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards- Nominations due by May 18th
Feb 28, 2019, 9:09 AM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies and its members and partners are seeking nominations for the Climate Adaptation Leadership Award (Award) which recognizes outstanding efforts to increase the resilience of America’s valuable living natural resources and the many people, businesses and communities that depend on them.
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Mourns the Death of Former Rep. John Dingell, Jr.
Feb 12, 2019, 12:08 PM
Last week the conservation community lost a great conservation hero. Congressman John Dingell, Jr. was the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history and one of the greatest advocates for conservation policy. The Dingell family has been representing Michigan in Congress since 1933, first with Dingell’s father and currently with his wife, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.
Statement from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Supporting the Introduction of the Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act in the Senate
Feb 7, 2019, 5:25 PM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies supports the introduction of the Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act. This bill would enlist the assistance of the National Academies of Science, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to help identify the predominant transmission pathways for the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), evaluate current practices to manage and control the disease, and recommend prioritized research and other actions that should be taken to reduce and control the spread of CWD across the country. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), along with Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the legislation on February 7, 2019. This bill pairs with similar legislation introduced in the House earlier this week by Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA).
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Welcomes the Acting Secretary to Lead Department of the Interior
Feb 5, 2019, 3:17 PM
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies welcomes the recently nominated David Bernhardt as the next Secretary of the Interior.