Tagged Stories: "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service"
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Twenty-five acre farm in Delaware begins its transition to a multi-habitat wetland
December 14, 2023U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Wild Lands restore a critical landscape
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Hunting an insidious disease that preys on bats
October 2, 2020The northern long-eared bat is one of many native to the Chesapeake that suffers from the deadly white-nose syndrome
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A cocktail of contaminants in Chesapeake waters
June 12, 2020A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries
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Eastern Neck is a quiet retreat for waterfowl lovers
February 20, 2020Wildlife has long lured (not too many) people to the island refuge
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Boldly going where oysters can't
September 19, 2018New restoration efforts are boosting freshwater mussels for their ecosystem benefits
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Monarchs and communities share common ground
June 23, 2017Creating habitat for the imperiled butterfly is boosting urban green spaces in Baltimore
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By the Numbers: 15
June 27, 2016The number of national wildlife refuges located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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Maryland’s wintering waterfowl population down slightly in 2016
February 10, 2016Unusually warm weather delays migration of Canada geese, other waterfowl
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By supporting key habitats, we support the ecosystem
January 5, 2016Conserving habitat for surrogate species helps build a healthy, balanced watershed
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