Recent News: #U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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June 12, 2020
A cocktail of contaminants in Chesapeake waters
A new report reviews emerging and existing contaminants of concern for waterways and fisheries
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February 20, 2020
Eastern Neck is a quiet retreat for waterfowl lovers
Wildlife has long lured (not too many) people to the island refuge
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September 19, 2018
Boldly going where oysters can't
New restoration efforts are boosting freshwater mussels for their ecosystem benefits
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June 23, 2017
Restoration Spotlight: Monarchs and communities share common ground
Creating habitat for the imperiled butterfly is boosting urban green spaces in Baltimore
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June 27, 2016
By the Numbers: 15
The number of national wildlife refuges located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
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February 10, 2016
Maryland’s wintering waterfowl population down slightly in 2016
Unusually warm weather delays migration of Canada geese, other waterfowl
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January 05, 2016
By supporting key habitats, we support the ecosystem
Conserving habitat for surrogate species helps build a healthy, balanced watershed
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December 17, 2015
Study finds intersex bass near wildlife refuges in Northeast U.S.
Intersex characteristics tied to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
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August 13, 2015
Photo Essay: Bald eagle populations soar in New York
Decades of reintroduction and careful monitoring have New York seeing healthy bald eagle populations
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