Tagged Stories: "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service"
By supporting key habitats, we support the ecosystem
January 5, 2016Conserving habitat for surrogate species helps build a healthy, balanced watershed
Read storyStudy finds intersex bass near wildlife refuges in Northeast U.S.
December 17, 2015Intersex characteristics tied to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Read storyPhoto Essay: Bald eagle populations soar in New York
August 13, 2015Decades of reintroduction and careful monitoring have New York seeing healthy bald eagle populations
Read storyArtificial reefs slow erosion, build habitat on Chester River
July 14, 2014Scientists explain shoreline protection at the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge.
Read storyMonitoring 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.
Read storyInvestments in habitat restoration create jobs, support small businesses
May 5, 2014A new analysis shows restoring wildlife habitat can stimulate local economies.
Read storySevere weather pushes more waterfowl into region
March 11, 2014More than 905,000 ducks, geese and swans were counted in Maryland’s Midwinter Waterfowl Survey.
Read storyChesapeake Bay ospreys serve as sentinels for pollution
August 30, 2013Monitoring the buildup of chemical compounds in ospreys helps scientists track toxics in our waterways.
Read storyBiologists track bay grass abundance for clues about water quality
June 13, 2013Underwater grasses are sensitive to pollution and an indicator of Bay health.
Read storyFish 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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