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Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for Southern Plains Bumblebee
The Center for Biological Diversity recently petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to grant Endangered Species Act protection to the highly imperiled Southern Plains bumblebee. Recent observation records show steep declines in the southern Great Plains states of Oklahoma and Texas and in the southeastern states of Alabama and Mississippi. Read the full article
Read MoreOklahoma wildlife needs help to beat the scorching heat
Here are some tips.
Read MoreMonarch Butterflies Considered Endangered by IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently added monarchs to their endangered species Red List.
Read MoreUSFWS Regional Office Upgrades Facilities to Prevent Bird Strikes, Ease Migration
Patterned markings on glass and turning off lights are easy actions we can all take to support migrating wildlife. Read the story here.
Read MoreInteragency Council on Outdoor Recreation Launched
Part of America the Beautiful initiative, council will work to create more safe, affordable, and equitable outdoor opportunities.
Read MoreFeds Study How to Buy Less Single-Use Plastic
The US uses about 100 Billion plastic bags each year and the DOI will be phasing out single-use plastic in the coming year. (Read Story Below) Thank goodness our Friends Nature Store inside the WMWR Visitor Center uses paper. And Friend’s members receive a 10% discount on all purchases. So, feel free to shop to…
Read MoreUSFWS Formally Reverses Regulatory Habitat Rule
“This rule will allow our biologists to ensure critical habitat designations contribute to the conservation of ESA-listed species,” Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said in a statement, adding that “today’s action helps the Service implement the ESA in ways that support sound science and citizen participation.”
Read MoreGood News
Heat restrictions have decreased need for SARs.
Read MoreMovement on RAWA
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act recently picked up 5 new co-sponsors in the 117th Congress. The bill that provides funding for the conservation of plant and wildlife species listed as endangered or threatened. Read the story here.
Read MoreNatural beauty abounds in the WMWR
The WMWR was recently highlighted in a news story published by the OKC Journal Record newspaper. Read the story here.
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