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Call To Action! Please take five minutes or less to complete our Preserving a Wildlife Heritage Survey! Click here https://lnkd.in/eQFMGX5j We will not collect any personal information that could Identify you in this survey. Join Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (WWR) for an inspiring webinar to learn how we’re protecting New Jersey’s wildlife and how you can make a difference for the future. Click here for full information on Preserving a Wildlife Heritage https://lnkd.in/ea89cV5J Register by emailing us at wildlife_rehab@yahoo.com and we will send you a link. For 38 years, WWR has been at the forefront of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, never turning away an animal in need and caring for over 50 native species annually, from the smallest to the largest, including endangered species. What You'll Discover in This Webinar: The role WWR plays in conserving New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats. How we’re responding to a 49% increase in animal intakes over the past five years. Plans to secure a permanent home for WWR, ensuring safety, privacy, and capacity for future growth. Ways you can support WWR’s mission to protect wildlife and inspire conservation efforts for generations to come. Preserving a Wildlife Heritage - discover WWR’s plans to ensure continuity well into the future by applying for Green Acres funding for property acquisition. Why It Matters: With the growing need for its services, Woodlands faces its most important challenge yet - to ensure long-term sustainability. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."

⭐ Consider this a STAMP of approval! 📧 New this year, $1 from every Wildlife Legacy Stamp sold will go to the Southern Wings program, which protects the overwintering habitats of Neotropical migratory birds that pass through Ohio. 🔗 https://ow.ly/11Lc50UagJE 🌈 The More You Know ⏺️ For $15, Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp purchasers receive a collectible stamp, sticker, and commemorative card. Stamp holders can also receive a discount on stays at nine of Ohio’s state park lodges. ⏺️ All of the stamp’s proceeds go to wildlife conservation, with most benefitting species of greatest conservation need through the Wildlife Diversity Fund. New this year, $1 from every stamp sold will go to the Southern Wings program, which protects the overwintering habitats of Neotropical migratory birds that pass through Ohio. ⏺️ Southern Wings is an initiative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), an organization which gives a collective voice to state, provincial, and territorial fish and wildlife agencies in North America. Through Southern Wings, AFWA is helping migratory birds across their annual lifecycle, supporting conservation at breeding, migration, and nonbreeding sites. The program has contributed nearly $4 million to 24 different projects in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. ⏺️ The remaining Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp proceeds go to the state’s Wildlife Diversity Fund. This fund supports habitat restoration, wildlife research projects, educational materials, and efforts to conserve endangered and threatened species. The fund ensures that all wildlife species, from the cedar waxwing to the river otter, have the habitat, resources, and protection necessary to succeed in Ohio’s varied ecosystems.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has announced their intention to list the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as a threatened species with a special Section 4(d) Rule. This means that the butterfly will have protection under the Endangered Species Act, but certain incidental take of the species will be exempt from prohibition (effectively allowed) under certain conditions or circumstances. USFWS is accepting comments on the proposed listing for 90 days, and the listing is likely to become final sometime in 2025. Monarch butterflies commonly use a wide variety of habitats, but rely strongly on select wintering areas in Southern California and Mexico. California wintering areas are proposed as critical habitat for this species. They also rely on early successional habitats (old fields) with milkweed plants for breeding. They use multiple species of milkweed, but common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) seems to be frequently used in the eastern U.S. Edgewood has been performing habitat assessments for Monarch butterflies for years, and has developed land management recommendations to support the recovery of this species. Does your land use project potentially impact Monarchs? Give us a call!

Bipartisan Members of Congress Show their Support for State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Funding in FY2025   Washington D.C. (May 30, 2024)- The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies is pleased to see 46 bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate and 142 bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives signed on to Dear Colleague Letters supporting funding for the State & Tribal Wildlife Grants (STWG) program next fiscal year. “The State & Tribal Wildlife Grants program has successfully prevented dozens of species from being listed as endangered and is aiding the recovery of others already listed,” said Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries and President of the Association. “Recent funding cuts to this program have impacted the ability of states, territories, and tribes, who bear primary responsibility for fish and wildlife conservation, to stem the decline of fish and wildlife and their habitats.” The State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program is the nation’s core program to prevent fish and wildlife from becoming endangered. This program is the only federal grant program available to states, territories, District of Columbia and tribes to conserve more than 12,000 species identified by states as species in greatest conservation need. States, tribes and their partners have used this funding to combat invasive species, protect natural areas, restore habitat, conduct research, implement monitoring programs and facilitate partnerships with landowners to protect declining species and habitats on public and private lands. [Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-4HznGb ]

Explore the Future of Wildlife Conservation Click here for full information https://lnkd.in/ea89cV5J Join Woodlands Wildlife Refuge (WWR) for an inspiring webinar to learn how we’re protecting New Jersey’s wildlife and how you can make a difference for the future.  For 38 years, WWR has been at the forefront of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, never turning away an animal in need and caring for over 50 native species annually, from the smallest to the largest, including endangered species.  What You'll Discover in This Webinar: The role WWR plays in conserving New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats. How we’re responding to a 49% increase in animal intakes over the past five years.  Plans to secure a permanent home for WWR, ensuring safety, privacy, and capacity for future growth. Ways you can support WWR’s mission to protect wildlife and inspire conservation efforts for generations to come. Preserving a Wildlife Heritage - discover WWR’s plans to ensure continuity well into the future by applying for Green Acres funding for property acquisition.  Why It Matters:  With the growing need for its services, Woodlands faces its most important challenge yet - to ensure long-term sustainability.  Register by emailing us at wildlife_rehab@yahoo.com and we will send you a link. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."

The need for wildlife protection is greater than ever in a world where habitat loss, climate change, and human exploitation pose unprecedented dangers to biodiversity. Wildlife conservation groups are essential to maintaining ecosystems, preserving endangered species, and fostering a healthy coexistence between people and animals as part of their roles as stewards of our planet’s natural heritage. The World’s Best Awards Wildlife Conservation Organization of 2024 title honors the exceptional accomplishments of organizations committed to wildlife conservation, recognizing the vital value of their efforts. Keeping this in mind, The World’s Best Magazine reveals the winners of the title via a two-step process that involved judges shortlisting followed by worldwide public voting. Wildlife Conservation Society The Jane Goodall Institute Greenpeace IUCN Animal Welfare Institute #TheWorldsBest #TheWorldsBestAwards #TheWorldsBestMagazine #awards #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #awardwinners

The beloved monarch butterfly is set to receive federal protection as a threatened species, marking a significant milestone in the fight to preserve this iconic pollinator. Martha Williams, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, shared the exciting news, emphasizing the monarch’s resilience and its cherished place in North America’s ecosystems. This proposal will help safeguard monarchs' habitats while allowing for continued educational use and responsible land practices. Key elements of the plan include designating 4,395 acres in California as critical winter habitat and balancing conservation efforts with agricultural needs. Lori Nordstrom from the Midwest wildlife service highlighted the importance of education and home-based efforts, reassuring butterfly enthusiasts that they can still raise monarchs while contributing to their preservation. The proposal, which began as a petition in 2014 by conservation groups like the Center for Biological Diversity, has been a long time coming. Senior scientist Tierra Curry emphasized the butterfly’s role as a symbol of the environmental challenges we all face and a call to action for better stewardship of our shared planet. Farmers, led by advocates like Matt Mulica of Farmers for Monarchs, have already made significant strides in voluntary conservation, showcasing the collaboration possible between agriculture and wildlife protection. This new designation will continue to support these efforts while ensuring a future for monarchs across North America. Original photography by Susan Ogrocki . Great News Summary made with help from ChatGPT. https://lnkd.in/gAdKCrr6

Yesterday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced changes to how the Endangered Species Act is implemented. One of the changes known as the "blanket rule" rolls back a key distinction in how threatened and endangered species are regulated. Unfortunately, restoring the blanket rule is a setback for species recovery. Why? Because species-specific guidance informed by science results in more effective recovery plans than a one-size-fits-all approach. With two-thirds of endangered species dependent on private lands, the most effective way to help wildlife recover is to improve the incentives for private landowners to protect and restore habitat. The Fish and Wildlife Service's decision makes states and landowners indifferent to whether species are improving or declining. https://lnkd.in/guVi9_VW

Hello friends family and acquaintances today is NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY - September 4! National Wildlife Day on September 4th encourages improved awareness of the species around us and in the broader world. This National Day focuses on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world. Zoos, aviaries and marine sanctuaries provide a variety of ways to get involved. No matter where you live, opportunities abound to learn and participate in the day. Wildlife doesn't only exist in the forest or outside the city limits. Look closely. The creatures and animals sharing our world live under our feet and in the sky above us. Our rivers, lakes and oceans are teeming with wildlife of all sizes. It's essential to understand how we impact the habitats that animals need to survive. Their homes supply their food and shelter. Since wildlife relies on a stable habitat, understanding conservation and preservation is important. Developing strategies helps to maintain existing habitats and repair or replace those that have been destroyed. These strategies are especially important when a decline in a species is detected. For example, each year in August, International Whale Shark Day brings attention to the plight of the world's largest fish. Despite efforts, the gentle giant continues to decline in numbers. Around the world, facilities and organizations will present seminars and educational programs. Additionally, podcasts and documentaries alert us to the changing conditions for various species around the world. Some may be as close as your own backyard. From the sky to the depths of the ocean, wildlife surrounds us. #NationalWildlifeDay #dallasharristips

Today, the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP) – comprised of the nation’s top 52 sporting-conservation organizations that represent America’s hunter-conservationists, professional wildlife and natural resource managers, outdoor recreation users, conservation educators, and wildlife scientists – released Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume VII (W-21). This comprehensive publication focuses on solutions to conserve wildlife and their habitats across the nation, bolstering public access, and protecting our outdoor traditions. Every four years since AWCP was first convened in 2000, the partners have put forth their collective priorities in Wildlife for the 21st Century, which serves as the roadmap for AWCP’s vision for wildlife and sportsmen and sportswomen. “Our partners that make up AWCP should be proud of their ability to coalesce around a shared set of policy priorities which, should they be adopted, would produce real and meaningful benefits for hunters, habitat, and wildlife across the United States. It is a comprehensive suite of recommendations that can serve as a blueprint for conservation and hunting policy in the future,” said John Devney, AWCP Vice-Chair and Chief Policy Officer for Delta Waterfowl. Find a copy of Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume 7 here: https://hubs.li/Q02Ptx4L0 #wildlife21#wildlife21stcentury#americanwildlifeconservationpartners#awcpwildlife21