U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Insecticide Strategy that identifies practical protections for federally endangered and threatened species from the use of insecticides.  At the same time, the Strategy also provides flexibility for pesticide users and growers.  It iden...

Some Oregon officials worry the back-and-forth nature of federal government lay-offs will have long-term impacts on future hiring needs.  At a recent town hall meeting with Oregon Congressional Democrats, several federal employees said actions by DOGE and the Trump Administration are pushing out good workers.   “...

On Wednesday, federal officials killed a wolf in Oregon, amid growing concerns about public safety.  According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, several unsuccessful attempts were made to deter OR 158, before the lethal action was taken as a last resort.  This re...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward for information regarding the recent illegal killing of a gray wolf in Morrow County.  On November 8th, a radio-collared male gray wolf, known as OR 159, was found dead on private land twenty miles south of Heppner.  Morrow ...

On Friday, Oregon senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced funding they say will boost habitat restoration in the eastern portion of the state.  The $679,690 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will go to five projects, supporting management of invasive grasses, reducing wildfire risks, and restoring sagebrush habitat.   “Rest...

A proposal to introduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades is bringing listening sessions to Okanogan County, Washington.

Commissioner Shon Smith says they've expressed continued opposition to the reintroduction, and he questions the reasoning behind it.

Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement reacting to an announcement from the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeking public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.

The Department of the Interior today announced more than $40.6 million in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on over 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.

Two wolves were trapped, one was killed, in Oregon’s Union County last week.  According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, two wolves from a new group in the Catherine Creek area were trapped by USDA Wildlife Services.  One wolf was ...