Tagged Stories: "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service"
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Study finds intersex bass near wildlife refuges in Northeast U.S.
December 17, 2015Intersex characteristics tied to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
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Photo Essay: Bald eagle populations soar in New York
August 13, 2015Decades of reintroduction and careful monitoring have New York seeing healthy bald eagle populations
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Artificial reefs slow erosion, build habitat on Chester River
July 14, 2014Scientists explain shoreline protection at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.
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Monitoring American eels with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
May 30, 2014The federal agency aims to open up fish passage to historic migration sites.
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Investments in habitat restoration create jobs, support small businesses
May 5, 2014A new analysis shows restoring wildlife habitat can stimulate local economies.
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Severe weather pushes more waterfowl into region
March 11, 2014More than 905,000 ducks, geese and swans were counted in Maryland’s Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
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Chesapeake Bay ospreys serve as sentinels for pollution
August 30, 2013Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.
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Biologists track bay grass abundance for clues about water quality
June 13, 2013Underwater grasses are sensitive to pollution and an indicator of Bay health.
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Fish tumors in Anacostia River decline
May 2, 2013A drop in tumor rates among brown bullhead catfish could indicate lowered exposure to chemical contaminants.
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More wintering waterfowl counted in Maryland in 2013
March 14, 2013Both Canada geese and snow geese were more abundant during the latest Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
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