The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reporting that the heater that warms the space shuttle when it lands at Kennedy Space Center has been warming cold–stunned sea turtles at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which shares land with the Space Center in Florida.
From January 4 to 14, 2,148 sea turtles were rescued from Mosquito [...]

Comments Sought on Environmental Assessment for Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters/Visitor Center Building (PDF)

Extent of cold’s damage to Brevard’s wildlife still unknown

Refuge opens Caribou Hills area to snowmachines

National Wildlife Refuge leader returns to Valley for its diversity

$1.9M to fund Hawaii wildlife refuge projects

New photography exhibit at ‘Ding’ showcases ‘Life On The Refuge’

Marcus’ Bird [...]

The Idaho Press-Tribune is reporting that the Friends of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge are in need of donations of bird seed to help them continue to feed the birds this winter at the refuge.

Organizers need donations of bird feed and funds to purchase seed, hundreds of pounds of which is used to attract [...]

The Merced Sun-Star published an article today highlighting the expected benefits that will come from a new Visitor Center at San Luis National Wildlife Refuge near Los Banos, California. The Visitor Center, which is being funded with stimulus money and is expected to open in 2011, will include a 1,500-square-foot exhibit hall and a 1,000-square-foot [...]

The Spokesman-Review reports that a trumpeter swan — a protected species in the state of Washington — was shot in a non-hunting-related incident, and local wildlife officials were forced to euthanize the bird. Local birders are concerned that they might know which bird it was:

Heavy on the minds of area birders is the possibility the [...]

At this time of year, some wildlife refuges perform mid-winter eagle surveys. They’re a great way to keep track of the local eagle population. Check with your local refuge to see if you can volunteer to join a mid-winter eagle survey.

Gilbertson retires from Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge offering a new program — Eco-Chat 2010

Sussex County marshland Armstrong Bog preserved under $1.1M deal

In the Green Room: The national wildlife refuge system (video)

A Travel Album: Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

The Houston Chronicle ran a local resident’s story about a recent trip to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, which is recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ike. The resident birder made a New Year’s trip to the refuge, located in southeast Texas, and found it much improved from her last trip

In recent years, my family has [...]

The Marshall News Messenger ran a story on the impact of volunteers at the recently opened Caddo Lake NWR in eastern Texas. In addition, the article highlights a very popular aspect of volunteering at refuges, whereby the refuge provides volunteers with free campsite facilities in exchange for service at the refuge.

Eddie and Nancy Ray will [...]

As the sun rises on a new year, here’s hoping that in the new decade, America’s wildlife species receive the protection and consideration they need to face the many challenges that lie ahead.

Great Swamp refuge expands in Chatham Twp.

ASSATEAGUE: Storms push salt water into critical refuge areas

Recycling Christmas Trees at Refuges in Southeast Louisiana

New Hunting Rules Proposed at Turnbull NWR and Lake Andes NWR

Decision pending on toxic runoff being dumped into San Joaquin River

N.C. waterfowl film from site of OLF wins awards

The New York Times reports that preservation groups are successfully taking advantage of lower land prices around the country — and it’s a situation that is benefiting national wildlife refuges.

“We are getting a second bite at properties that never should have been developed in the first place,” said Will Rogers, president of the Trust for [...]