Top stories published by Conserving the Nature of the Northeast in February of 2017

There was a time when small dams throughout the Northeast were the cores of their communities. Often the next major structure to be built after the church, the dam harnessed waterpower…

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 3, 2017

Whooooo’s that?

Here we introduce some superb owls and showcase their magnificent skills.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 6, 2017

Meet our new NJ endangered species biologist!

Meet Alicia Protus, a new member of the endangered species team in our New Jersey Field Office!

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 14, 2017

Highlights from America’s Biggest Conference on Coastal Restoration

There’s nothing a scientist likes more than sharing information — seeing the latest developments and getting feedback on their own work. And the recent Restoring America’s Estuaries Summit delivered just that.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 14, 2017

Fall into Lore at Great Dismal Swamp

Legends of pirates’ loot, lost vessels, and hidden colonies….

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 7, 2017

Floating Loon Rafts for Rent: One Occupied This Past Summer

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 8, 2017

A fish points to the future in Lake Champlain

This is the final installment in a five-part series that follows an Atlantic salmon on its journey upstream to spawn in a tributary of Lake Champlain driven by its instincts (and a pickup truck). Learn why this species disappeared from the lake in…

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 1, 2017

Taking cues from nature to advance salmon restoration

This is the fourth feature in a five-part series that follows an Atlantic salmon on its journey upstream to spawn in a tributary of Lake Champlain driven by its instincts (and a pickup truck). Learn why this species disappeared from the…

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region in Conserving the Nature of the Northeast

Feb 15, 2017

The story behind the nation’s newest wildlife refuge

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A New England cottontail in brushy shrubland. (Photo credit: Tom Barnes, USFWS.)

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