Nov 168 Miles of Cold WaterJohnson Creek Fish Passage Projects to Open 8 Miles of Cold-water Habitat for Long-Denied Summer Steelhead — By Jan Peterson, for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region Replacing a few culverts under roadways in a remote area of Washington may not seem that big of a deal. But for threatened summer steelhead, it could be a game changer. These culverts have blocked fish passage for…5 min read5 min read
Published in USFWS Pacific NW Region·Nov 10From Working to Serve to Working for the ServiceSeven Year Naval Veteran Shares his Conservation Career By Amanda Smith, public affairs officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region Blogger’s note: People power conservation and veterans are some of the strongest people out there. On this special veteran’s edition of our profile series, we are shining a spotlight on one of the many dedicated U.S. Fish…Veterans4 min readVeterans4 min read
Published in USFWS Pacific NW Region·Nov 10Maps to the rescue: One map maker’s conservation journeyBy Megan Nagel, public affairs specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service When a hostile, invasive ant army threatens to take over an island refuge what’s the first thing you do? Start building some maps! Mapping plays an important role in conservation. From assessing the value of lands for conservation to…Cartography6 min readCartography6 min read
Nov 8From Military Service to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Honoring FAC VeteransAs we approach Veterans Day on November 11, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recognizing our military veterans. In the Pacific Region, our workforce is distinguished with 14% of colleagues who have previously served in the armed forces and now serve the public through our conservation mission. …Fisheries4 min readFisheries4 min read
Published in USFWS Pacific NW Region·Nov 4Service’s Chelsea McKinney Takes Lead in Promoting Internship Programs, DiversityBy Jan Peterson, for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region Chelsea McKinney has spent her entire professional life learning about wildlife and habitats and sharing what she’s learned with others. Today, McKinney is helping aspiring conservationists from diverse communities to follow their passions to rewarding careers in the…7 min read7 min read
Published in USFWS Pacific NW Region·Nov 1A Pain in the Ash: Service Biologist Teams up with Partners to Fight Invasive Emerald Ash Borer in OregonBy Amanda Smith, public affairs officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region Time flies, so do invasive species A few short years ago in 2019, I was working with colleagues to put together a campaign around invasive species in the Pacific Northwest. From the infamous American bullfrog to the…Emerald Ash Borer7 min readEmerald Ash Borer7 min read
Oct 31History, Heritage, and Environmental Stewardship: Celebrating our 2022 Tribal Wildlife Grants RecipientsBy Lev Levy, public affairs officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region Since time immemorial, Tribes have relied on their plant and animal relatives to support their way of life by providing food, clothing, and items of cultural use. …Conservation6 min readConservation6 min read
Published in USFWS Pacific NW Region·Oct 27Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $617,000 in resilient landscapes on the Oregon-Nevada borderBy Megan Nagel, public affairs specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Pacific Region As the sun rises in the purple, grey morning sky of the high mountain desert, the astringent smell of sagebrush grows stronger. …Climate Change6 min readClimate Change6 min read
Oct 19Student Finds Her Future Through Fisheries InternshipBy Suzena Arias, fisheries field intern serving in the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. Fishing has always been a part of my life. The earliest memory I have was when I was around 5, my dad took us to the Sunshine Skyway…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Oct 18From Coast to Coast: Riding the Waves of an Esteemed USFWS CareerBy Allyson Turner, public affairs officer, Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bloggers Note: Just prior to this interview, Michael was honored with the prestigious Meritorious Service Award from the Department of the Interior. Michael has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 29 years…Michael Morse5 min readMichael Morse5 min read
