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Coiled southern hognose snake in a longleaf pine habitat in Aiken County, South Carolina
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Threatened Listing of Southern Hognose Snake
Jun 9, 2026
closeup of the drooping flower head of a thin, green wetland plant
Endangered Species Act
Partners help northeastern bulrush recover by finding and conserving new populations
Jun 9, 2026
closeup of the drooping flower head of a thin, green wetland plant
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Removes Northeastern Bulrush from Endangered Species List Due to Recovery
Jun 9, 2026
Endangered rusty patched bumble bee on wild bergamot
Endangered Species Act
Finalized Habitat Protections for Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
May 29, 2026
a small mammal stands by a tree
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input on Draft Recovery Plan for Pacific Marten 
May 29, 2026
Two alligators swimming in a canal surrounded by green water lilies and sawgrass.
Endangered Species Act
Celebrating the American Alligator
May 26, 2026
small fish in a tank
Wildlife Management
Inside Devils Hole: mysterious depths, an endangered fish, and an unwavering partnership
May 19, 2026
Clusters of small white flowers with yellow centers that appear popcorn like, with green stems and leaves in the background.
Service Announces Downlisting of Rough Popcornflower
May 18, 2026
a women stands fishing on a boulder in a slow stream
Endangered Species Act
Trout Continue to Flourish in the American Southwest
May 15, 2026
A person wearing outdoor field gear sits beside a grassy streambank, holding an Apache trout over a yellow measuring board. The stream and dense vegetation fill the background.
Habitat Restoration
From Endangered to Recovered: The Resilient Return of the Apache Trout
May 15, 2026
Snuffbox
Endangered Species Act
Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species
Apr 24, 2026
Posing directly in front of the camera is a an olive to brown turtle looking away with its head turned to the right of the image.
Endangered Species Act
Draft Recovery Plan Now Available for Pearl River Map Turtle
Apr 9, 2026

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Coiled southern hognose snake in a longleaf pine habitat in Aiken County, South Carolina
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Threatened Listing of Southern Hognose Snake
Jun 9, 2026
closeup of the drooping flower head of a thin, green wetland plant
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Removes Northeastern Bulrush from Endangered Species List Due to Recovery
Jun 9, 2026
Endangered rusty patched bumble bee on wild bergamot
Endangered Species Act
Finalized Habitat Protections for Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
May 29, 2026
a small mammal stands by a tree
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Input on Draft Recovery Plan for Pacific Marten 
May 29, 2026
Clusters of small white flowers with yellow centers that appear popcorn like, with green stems and leaves in the background.
Service Announces Downlisting of Rough Popcornflower
May 18, 2026
Snuffbox
Endangered Species Act
Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species
Apr 24, 2026
Posing directly in front of the camera is a an olive to brown turtle looking away with its head turned to the right of the image.
Endangered Species Act
Draft Recovery Plan Now Available for Pearl River Map Turtle
Apr 9, 2026
Four yellow to red flower bracts grow in a field among grass and other flowers.
Endangered Species Act
Draft Recovery Plan for Swale Paintbrush Available
Mar 24, 2026
A waterway surrounded by vegetation
Endangered Species Act
Missouri Determination Key Released
Mar 2, 2026
A small brassy colored fish with a light colored background.
Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Endangered Species Listing for Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub
Feb 3, 2026
Taylor's checkerspot nectars on a small flower
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Puget Sound Energy HCP and Draft Environmental Action Statement Available for Comment
Jan 30, 2026
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Permitting Approved to Boost Energy Reliability
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closeup of the drooping flower head of a thin, green wetland plant
Endangered Species Act
Partners help northeastern bulrush recover by finding and conserving new populations
Jun 9, 2026
Two alligators swimming in a canal surrounded by green water lilies and sawgrass.
Endangered Species Act
Celebrating the American Alligator
May 26, 2026
small fish in a tank
Wildlife Management
Inside Devils Hole: mysterious depths, an endangered fish, and an unwavering partnership
May 19, 2026
a women stands fishing on a boulder in a slow stream
Endangered Species Act
Trout Continue to Flourish in the American Southwest
May 15, 2026
A person wearing outdoor field gear sits beside a grassy streambank, holding an Apache trout over a yellow measuring board. The stream and dense vegetation fill the background.
Habitat Restoration
From Endangered to Recovered: The Resilient Return of the Apache Trout
May 15, 2026
Yellow and purple flowers blooming near a farm.
Working Lands
National Agriculture Day
Mar 24, 2026
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Our Partners
Partnering with the Military to Find Lizards
Feb 10, 2026
Endangered Species Act
Streamlining ESA Consultations for the Benefit of Wildlife
Jan 13, 2026
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History and Culture
9 Ways We Protect America's Wild Places
Dec 18, 2025
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Grizzly Bear Illegally Killed in North Idaho, Reward Offered For Information
Dec 10, 2025
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Wildlife Management
Prescott Grant Program Awards for Fiscal Year 2025
Nov 17, 2025
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Wilderness Day Camp Offers Local Youth a Rare Escape to the Outdoors.
Sep 18, 2025

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