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Did you hear?? ???? On December 5, 2024, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) took a crucial step forward in collaboration toward Red Wolf recovery efforts by adopting a resolution that supersedes previous state agency resolutions related to the species. This new resolution was passed unanimously by WRC Commissioners and reflects a forward-thinking, collaborative approach to conservation, marking a pivotal moment for Red Wolf recovery efforts and coyote management on the Albemarle Peninsula. The WRC’s decision is in response to ongoing scientific findings, including the National Academy of Sciences’ confirmation of the Red Wolf as a distinct species. It also comes in the wake of a federal court order requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to resume Red Wolf reintroductions in recent years. Importantly, the resolution also directs WRC staff to collaborate with the FWS to create a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at effective, cooperative management of canid species in the region. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gfMNX45h #conservation #redwolves #wolves #endangeredspecies #wildlife #northcarolina

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The below message and video are taken directly from the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM), a nonprofit in Colorado advocating for the proven science-based conservation methods that protect wildlife through proper herd management. Politics and "ballot biology" are hurting the future of wildlife in CO, and the critical role that hunters play in sustaining healthy wildlife populations, as well as predator management. I share this for awareness, as ballot initiatives here in CO will undoubtably be watched by other states where similar measures could be put in the hands of non-experts and the non-impacted. These initiatives are drafted by crafty lawyers that use language that is designed to confuse novice voters, as well as create legal precedent with broad reaching consequences that can be cited for future rulings beyond the scope of their initial intent. If anyone has questions I would be happy to explain further. __ In recent years, Colorado has become the battleground for a movement threatening not just the hunting tradition, but the very essence of wildlife management. This is not merely a local issue; it’s a ripple that could stir waves across all states. The assault on Colorado’s hunting community and wildlife managers is a precursor to what sportsmen across America might face. Over the last 5 years, relentless attempts have been made to undermine the regulated harvest of Colorado Mountain Lions and Bobcats.?The onslaught has now escalated with the Proposed Initiative 91, which aims to strip away the very foundation of Science-Based Wildlife Management. By doing so, it seeks to deprive Colorado’s Wildlife Managers and the sporting community of their rights to manage, pursue, and harvest these well-regulated species. The proponents of this initiative are wielding misinformation as their weapon. They’ve coined the term “Trophy Hunting” to mislead the public and potential voters, veiling their true intentions behind a facade of concern over fair chase, cruelty, and mismanagement. We, the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, a 501(C-4) organization, have embarked on a painstaking journey of legal, educational, and logistical endeavors to quash this unfounded initiative. Source: CRWM #conservation #colorado #wildlife #crwm #rmef Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

NEW BLOG POST: "Turtles in TurmOil" written by OWCN wildlife rehabilitator Samantha Christie California has only two native freshwater turtle species and one native tortoise species - and all three are in decline, making them a priority for protection during oil spill responses. Learn more about California's Testudines and the steps we are taking to write protocols for their care should they ever be impacted by an oil spill:

The WVDNR launches a ruffed grouse and wildlife restoration program designed to make use of recently harvested private timberlands. #YesWV via West Virginia Explorer Magazine https://bit.ly/3D3Iebl

More good news on the Okefenokee front -- the United States Fish & Wildlife Service announced today that they have finalized the 22,000-acre expansion of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge acquisition boundary. Before y'all get too excited, this doesn't mean the Refuge's boundary has been expanded by 22,000 acres, but that the area the Fish & Wildlife Service would like to acquire as a buffer around the Refuge now includes an additional 22,000 acres of land. If property owners are willing to sell the land they own within this new acquisition boundary, then the FWS can buy it. Short of selling their land, these property owners could sell conservation easements that would also protect the Refuge. But either way, this is great news for the Refuge and its butterflies. Truth to tell, this picture is of an itinerant Monarch butterfly in my front yard, but I am sure that there are future butterflies locked in their little eggs in the Okefenokee right now who are applauding this move by the redoubtable Fish & Wildlife Service team.

Call To Action! Please take five minutes or less to complete our Preserving a Wildlife Heritage Survey! Click here https://lnkd.in/eQFMGX5j We will not collect any personal information that could Identify you in this survey. Join Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (WWR) for an inspiring webinar to learn how we’re protecting New Jersey’s wildlife and how you can make a difference for the future. Click here for full information on Preserving a Wildlife Heritage https://lnkd.in/ea89cV5J Register by emailing us at wildlife_rehab@yahoo.com and we will send you a link. For 38 years, WWR has been at the forefront of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, never turning away an animal in need and caring for over 50 native species annually, from the smallest to the largest, including endangered species. What You'll Discover in This Webinar: The role WWR plays in conserving New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats. How we’re responding to a 49% increase in animal intakes over the past five years. Plans to secure a permanent home for WWR, ensuring safety, privacy, and capacity for future growth. Ways you can support WWR’s mission to protect wildlife and inspire conservation efforts for generations to come. Preserving a Wildlife Heritage - discover WWR’s plans to ensure continuity well into the future by applying for Green Acres funding for property acquisition. Why It Matters: With the growing need for its services, Woodlands faces its most important challenge yet - to ensure long-term sustainability. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."

16 New Wildlife Crossings Projects Funded with $125 Million in Federal Grants We're thrilled to announce that 4 of the wildlife crossings projects we supported received over $64 million in funding from the highly popular Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program today. These projects include: - Oregon's first overpass on I-5 connecting the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument - The Red Wolf Crossing Project on US-64 in East Lake North Carolina (details here: https://buff.ly/3BBn4RF) - The Sandia-Jemez Mountain Wildlife Corridor Crossings Project - The Maryland Statewide Wildlife Crossing Study The Federal Highway Administration announced that a total of 16 grant winners from 15 states and 1 Tribe will receive $125 million in federal funding. All winning projects will contribute to the construction of state-of-the-art wildlife overpasses, underpasses, and directional fencing, strategically placed in high-risk areas for wildlife-vehicle collisions. We congratulate these winners and celebrate a significant step toward improving transportation infrastructure and safeguarding our nation’s iconic wildlife. You can find details on the federal program and our projects here: https://buff.ly/3DufCIz

The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe of the Olympic Peninsula will now manage the Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges in collaboration with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This follows the 2021 Tribal Homelands Initiative, which called to extend Tribes greater responsibility in public natural resource management. Tribal staff will oversee most of the programs, functions, services and activities related to managing the Refuges. The Tribe aims to restart education and outreach programming at the Dungeness refuge and expand research and monitoring initiatives. The Tribe grows oysters in the area and has dedicated staff and funding to improve the water quality to maintain oyster farming for economic and cultural purposes. #nativestewardship https://ow.ly/ccu350UvQxe

A bridge of hope! New wildlife crossing planned for another busy SoCal freeway! The I-15FWY has proved to be one of the most lethal barriers for mountain lions just trying to reach new habitats. So this long awaited announcement is Such great news!! Hard working local wildlife sanctuaries, volunteers and wildlife advocates ~We earned this moment but the real work has just begun! ‘According to Scott Quinnell, a biologist for Caltrans District 8, the Wildlife Conservation Board provided a $1.3 million grant for initial scoping on the project. The next steps involve environmental considerations and more money to really get the project into the construction phase. The Nature Conservancy has completed plans and specifications for improving the function of the existing Temecula Creek I-15 Bridge with participating landowners (Riverside County Flood Control, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Western Riverside County RCA, and Caltrans). The Nature Conservancy is also currently working with the landowners on determining timing for implementation of priority specifications (invasive plant control/habitat restoration, fencing), as there are some related projects that need to be integrated with final plans developed, but according to Trish Smith, a senior ecologist with the Nature Conservancy, it looks like priority plans could be implemented within the next five to seven years. As the process for getting the crossings built plays out, Caltrans installed 3 miles of wildlife fencing on both sides of I-15 in 2020 - 2021 to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and mortalities.’ Read more here: ??https://lnkd.in/egpepJDe National Geographic The Nature Conservancy #insidenatgeo #preservetheplateau #sanctuarylife #temecula #natureconservancy