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101 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• USFWS removes 32,000 pounds of invasive carp from Missouri Grand River · USFWS partnered with Missouri officials to remove 32,000 lbs of invasive carp in September 2026.
• Annual community cycling event hosted at Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge · Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge runs an annual all-skill cycling event for conservation outreach.
• First confirmed olive ridley sea turtle nesting recorded on US West Coast · Endangered olive ridley sea turtles nested for the first time on the US West Coast.
• Fall updates released for Mattamuskeet and Swanquarter Wildlife Refuges · US Fish & Wildlife Service publishes fall operational updates for two North Carolina refuges
• Bald Eagle Nest Removed from Orcas Island Finds Permanent Home at Nisqually Refuge · A federally protected bald eagle nest, moved from Orcas Island in 1994, is now permanently displayed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Partners with Landmark Conservancy to Protect Lake Superior Habitat · A partnership protected over 1,700 acres of critical habitat along Wisconsin's Lake Superior coast.
• Pea Island Refuge Visitor Center Reopens After Storm Repairs · Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center reopens Friday after storm damage repairs.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week · The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service invites the public to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week with free admission and outdoor activities.
• USFWS Educators David Stoughton and Erica Ryder Win 2026 Sense of Wonder Awards · Two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service educators received national awards for their environmental education programs.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Plans Prescribed Burns at Turnbull Refuge · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service plans prescribed burns at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge to improve habitat and reduce wildfire risk.
• Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge hosts successful first Creature Crawl · Over 700 visitors attended the inaugural Creature Crawl at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.
• Arizona Establishes First 'Nursery Site' for Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launches a new 'nursery site' in Arizona to boost black-footed ferret survival rates.
• Detroit River Wildlife Refuge featured in 250th anniversary Flags Across America tour · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service highlights Detroit River refuge for national anniversary initiative.
• Turnbull NWR schedules prescribed burns for October 2026 to March 2027 · US Fish & Wildlife Service plans controlled burns at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge this fall/winter.
• Stolen Prehistoric Arrowheads Returned to The Osage Nation · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service returns culturally significant arrowheads to The Osage Nation following a civil forfeiture action.
• Nisqually Watershed Festival Draws 1,585 Attendees for 37th Annual Event · The 37th annual Nisqually Watershed Festival attracted approximately 1,585 visitors to celebrate local conservation and community.
• Mojave Poppy Bee Not Endangered After New Populations Found · New surveys reveal resilient Mojave poppy bee populations, leading to a decision not to list the species as endangered.
• Tennessee Youth Camp Celebrates Wildlife and Conservation at Dale Hollow · Over 60 hotdogs were consumed as local youth enjoyed a day of wildlife education and outdoor skills at Dale Hollow.
• Connecticut releases updated bee inventory for pollinator conservation · Connecticut published an updated 400-species bee inventory to guide conservation efforts.
• Ozark Cavefish Refuge Celebrates 35 Years of Protecting Missouri Caves · Ozark Cavefish National Wildlife Refuge marks 35 years of conserving critical cave habitats for endangered species in Missouri.
• Minnesota Artist Robert Hautman Wins 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Contest · Robert Hautman wins the 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with a long-tailed duck painting.
• FWCO and Miccosukee Tribe Conduct Wet Season Fisheries and Health Surveys · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service partners with the Miccosukee Tribe for wet season fish surveys and health screenings in Florida.
• Interns Drive Surge in Utah Junior Duck Stamp Contest Participation · Bear River Refuge interns boost Utah Junior Duck Stamp submissions from 78 to 524 students in 2026.
• US Interior expands Prairie Pothole wetland easement review program · US Department of the Interior expands review for older North Dakota wetland easements.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Observes National Hunting and Fishing Day · USFWS celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day and its long-running conservation partnership model.
• Prescribed Burning Scheduled at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service plans prescribed burns up to 1,462 acres starting Oct. 19.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Plans Prescribed Burn at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service plans a prescribed burn at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to restore habitat.
• Interior Department Appoints Council Members for Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation · The Department of the Interior announced appointments to the reestablished Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council.
• Leavenworth Hatchery Marks US 250th Anniversary With Salmon Conservation Event · Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery hosted a salmon release celebration for US 250th anniversary.
• Former Marine Mechanic Transitions From Chinook Helicopters To Salmon Conservation · Ex-military helicopter mechanic works on Chinook salmon conservation via USFWS AmeriCorps.