Topic: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

As BP oil spill fight continues, more areas closed to the public

As efforts continue to stop the flow from the BP oil spill, areas used for recreation and fishing are being closed to public access. It's a blow to recreational and commercial fishing businesses.

Irked by BP, Gulf of Mexico towns mull Plan B to halt oil spill

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is drafting his own plan with parish leaders to combat the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The goal is to build a 'second line of defense' to protect vital wetlands.

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: How bad is it?

The oil spill that resulted from the explosion and sinking of an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico last week is becoming more worrying as it continues to spread and efforts at stemming the flow of the leaking oil are being met with difficulties.

Asian carp: how one fish could ruin the Great Lakes

The Asian carp has gobbled up headlines as it makes its way toward the Great Lakes. Six frequently asked questions about the invasive species of fish.

A constitutional right to hunt? Voters in three states to decide.

Voters in at least three states will decide whether to enshrine a right to hunt in constitutions. Critics see the measures as a political 'wedge' issue.

In California, quest for cleaner power hits tortoise-sized speed bumps

Golden State lawmakers ask which is more important: building the nation's largest solar-energy farm or protecting a fragile ecosystem?

Federal Register lights up the online world

Tome of official Washington, the Federal Register is now searchable after debut of fancy online version. Journalists rejoice...sort of.

Brown pelicans are no longer endangered

After decades on the US Endangered Species list, American brown pelicans have made a comeback.

Saving wildlife in a warmer world

A warmer world will have adverse effects on wildlife. We can help save animals, but it will take savvier approaches, scientists say.

German businessman smuggled coral into US from Philippines

A German businessman pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Oregon to smuggling 40 tons of coral into the US from the Philippines. Coral reefs are threatened globally.

Wolf update: Judge rules that hunts can continue

Washington joins python chase in Florida

A new federal program will allow snakes to be hunted in the Everglades and other US lands in south Florida.

Alaska's tab for ethics complaints about Palin: $1.9 million

It's a tiny fraction of the state's operating budget, but Palin supporters insist the cost weighed heavily on the soon-to-be-ex-governor.

How to attract birds to your garden

Choosing the right seed and creating an inviting habitat that will attract flocks of birds to the backyard.

The gray wolf heads back to court

When Mt. Redoubt erupts, these scientists are on the job

For them, 'volcano monitoring' is no punch line; it's an important part of keeping Alaska safe.

One third of US bird species are in peril

Climate change, oil spills imperil birds, according to landmark report.

A grand quest to rid an island of rats

Scientists carrying out the ambitious program on Rat Island hope to return the volcanic outcropping in the Aleutian chain to its original splendor as a seabird paradise.

USA

Can America’s West stay wild?

Policy on vast public lands has favored ranchers. Demographics and economics may alter that equation now.

US considers pika protection due to warming

For kids: Return to the great outdoors

What happens when pets are released back into the wild?

Howls of protest greet Mexican wolf reintroduction

New Mexico program faces higher hurdles than similar one in Yellowstone.