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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has released its latest Wetlands Status and Trends Report. The new report finds that, nationwide, wetland loss increased substantially between 2009 and 2019. Here in Massachusetts, our wetland losses are noted as low, thanks to our strong local and state laws and regulations. Wetlands, especially salt marshes, are also subject to climate change pressures. There's a lot to consider when replicating or creating wetlands; check out some of our work here https://buff.ly/40xH7sb. Read the entire report here: https://buff.ly/4e4NCJh #WetlandPreservation #USFWS #BealsAndThomas

🐊 Urgent request for all who care about clean air in the Southeast and friends of the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge! Please respond by this Monday (Nov. 18)❗ Last month, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced a proposed boundary expansion of the refuge, adding approximately 22,000 acres. The expansion would allow the refuge to work with landowners to explore voluntary management actions that would protect the swamp’s hydrologic integrity, conserve wetlands, and safeguard the swamp and landowners from wildfires. This is our chance to protect the swamp for future generations, and we need your help to ensure the expansion moves forward. Here's how YOU can make a difference: ✅ Visit the One Hundred Miles website, where you’ll find all the info you need on the proposed expansion: https://lnkd.in/e9JCMUnJ. ✅ Send a quick email: The website provides a simple template you can use to express your support directly to the USFWS. It takes just a few minutes! The clock is ticking! USFWS must receive your email by Monday, Nov. 18! We need to show the USFWS that there is strong, widespread support for this expansion. Every email counts in helping ensure the protection of this vital ecosystem. The Okefenokee Swamp is a national treasure—a vast, biodiverse wetland that provides critical habitat for countless species. Let’s stand together and make sure the Okefenokee Swamp stays protected for generations to come! #Wildlife #WaterConservation #Conservation #Nature #RootLocal

Wetlands provide numerous life-sustaining benefits that are vital to the environment as well as human health and well-being. Loss of wetlands contributes to a decrease in human safety, health, and economic prosperity due to increased susceptibility of people and infrastructure to natural disasters, decreased food and water security, increased harmful algal blooms and greater vulnerability to sea level rise.   A recent report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) found that wetlands now cover less than 6% of the lower 48 states, which is half of their original area. Loss rates have increased by 50% since 2009.   To achieve no net loss of all wetlands, including vegetated wetlands, a strategic update is needed to America’s approach to wetland conservation.   https://lnkd.in/ex9MSBk2

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀 A controversial plan by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aims to cull up to 452,000 barred owls to protect the northern spotted owl populations on the West Coast. This drastic measure has sparked significant opposition due to its potential impact on barred owls, risk to spotted owls and local wildlife, and the environment. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗥𝗧 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! #SaveTheOwls #ProtectWildlife #BarredOwls #SpottedOwls #WildlifeConservation #EndCulling #NonLethalSolutions #EcoFriendly #Biodiversity #WildlifeProtection

Wildlife exclusion is a crucial concept in the realm of pest management and conservation efforts! 🦇 It involves the strategic and humane methods used to prevent unwanted wildlife species from entering buildings, structures, or specific areas where their presence can lead to damage, health hazards, or conflicts. By employing exclusion techniques, we can achieve a harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife while ensuring the safety and well-being of both. Understanding Wildlife Exclusion... 🌟 Wildlife exclusion goes beyond traditional pest control, focusing on preventing access rather than simply removing animals after they've entered a space. This approach aims to create a barrier that denies wildlife entry without causing harm to the animals. 🌟 By blocking potential entry points, property owners and conservationists can effectively manage and control the movement of wildlife species. Contact us! 🔗 https://zurl.co/odMb #furbusters #mchenrycountyil #lakecountyil #southernwisconsin #wildliferemoval

Bridging the Gap: How Banff is Saving Wildlife (and Drivers) with Highway Crossings The Banff Wildlife Crossing Project in Banff National Park is a remarkable initiative that addresses the challenge of wildlife crossing the Trans-Canada Highway safely. By implementing wildlife crossings such as overpasses and underpasses, animals like elk, deer, bears, and cougars can navigate the highway without risking collisions with vehicles, enhancing both wildlife protection and road safety. This innovative project has significantly reduced wildlife-vehicle collisions by 80%, making it a standout success in human-wildlife conflict resolution. The success of this innovative conservation effort highlights the importance of infrastructure that harmonizes human activities with wildlife conservation. #wildlife #humananimalconflict #Conservation #Ecosystem #Banff

🌿🐺 The House has passed a bill to expand gray wolf hunting and trapping, raising profound concerns for wildlife conservation efforts. Led by Rep. Lauren Boebert and HR 764, this decision sidesteps scientific consensus and jeopardizes the delicate balance of our ecosystems. As this bill moves to the Senate, it's crucial to raise awareness and advocate for responsible wildlife management. While we can't guarantee its passage to the Senate, tracking its progress through congressional updates or news sources can provide insights into its likelihood of advancing. Together, we can protect our gray wolves and preserve the beauty and balance of our natural world. CALL TO ACTION: **Read & Share: https://lnkd.in/e9jdjgrU **Sign: https://lnkd.in/dYaVE4ta **Spread the word. Repeat. #GrayWolf #KeystoneSpecies #ApexPredator #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #EndangeredSpecies #EnvironmentalPolicy #WildlifeManagement #EcosystemBalance #CommunityAction #AnimalAdvocacy #NaturePreservation #RepBoebert #NRA #PolicyConflict #HR764 #WikiAnimal #TheRisingLioness 🐺🌿🗳️

July is Wild About Wildlife Month. ORD Director Armijo weighs in on protecting wildlife, increasing public safety, and supporting the economy through conservation efforts. All of these topics intersect with wildlife crossings. "By investing in wildlife connectivity, we can build effective wildlife crossing solutions that enhance public safety, support our economy, and preserve our natural heritage. This is a win-win scenario for drivers, wildlife, and the outdoor recreation industry. Together, we can ensure that our roads are safe, our wildlife thrives, and our outdoor recreation industry continues to flourish." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gxgDb6rp #NMOutdoorRec #NewMexico #wildaboutwildlife #WildlifeConservation #PublicSafety #EconomicSupport #WildlifeCrossing #NaturePreservation #OutdoorRecreation #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #RoadSafety #Conservation

Although there are more than 400 unique bird species that call the Great Plains region home, you might need to be a little eagle-eyed yourself to spot them. 👀 The expansive grasslands of North America provide an ideal habitat for many bird species with ample food sources and coverage from predators. However, this critical ecosystem is threatened by development and other stressors. U.S. grassland birds are among the fastest declining bird species due to habitat loss, tree and shrub encroachment, and pesticide applications. Together with ConocoPhillips and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NFWF is currently seeking proposals to help address the loss of 3 billion birds since 1970 by supporting projects that conserve, restore, or enhance grasslands, among other priorities. Learn more: https://loom.ly/tU0lbM4 📷: Eastern meadowlark in a wheat field #grassland #bird #birding #conservation #wildlife

In order to ensure that our wetlands continue to benefit people and wildlife, management actions are critical. Wetland ecosystem services include: 🌊 Reducing flooding 💧 Improving water quality 🦆Providing habitats for wildlife. #Wetlands #WetlandConservation #EcosystemServices #FloodControl #WaterQuality #WildlifeHabitat #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableManagement #NatureConservation #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #GreenInfrastructure #NaturalHabitat #EcoFriendly #ConservationEfforts