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Draft Environmental Assessment for the Swan River Valley Bull Trout Recovery Project Available for Public Comment

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for the Swan River Valley Bull Trout Recovery Project. The draft EA is open for a 30-day public comment period from Wednesday, June 12 to Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Press Release

Jun 12, 2024

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Grizzly Bear Recovery Partners Continue Research in Montana

As part of ongoing efforts to monitor grizzly bears in the lower-48 states, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and several partners will continue genetic sampling efforts during the summer of 2023 to document grizzly bears in southwest Montana. This multi-year project collects data to assist...

Press Release

Jul 10, 2023

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Red Rock Lakes NWR Releases Final EA for Arctic Grayling Overwintering Habitat

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Final Environmental Assessment and Findings of No Significant Impact to improve winter oxygen levels for the conservation of Arctic grayling in Upper Red Rock Lake within Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

Press Release

Jun 5, 2023

Grizzly bear visiting a hair snare site

USFWS & Partners Continue Genetic Sampling for Grizzly Bear Research in Montana

As part of ongoing efforts to monitor grizzly bears in the lower-48 states, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with several partners, will be continuing genetic sampling efforts during the summer of 2022 to document grizzly bears in southwest Montana. This project is collecting data to...

Press Release

Jul 21, 2022

USFWS & MTFWP Transition Grizzly Bear Relocation Responsibilities in Certain Areas of Montana

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will now be responsible for relocating grizzly bears to prevent or mitigate conflicts in certain areas of Montana. The relocation of grizzly bears in Montana has previously been the responsibility of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MTFWP),...

Press Release

Jul 15, 2022

Stop, collaborate and listen. We got a win for the sturgeon condition.

After more than two decades of teamwork, an alliance to open new waters for endangered pallid sturgeon on the Lower Yellowstone River finally came to fruition in April 2022, and the results are optimistic. In the first month alone, a total of 9 pallid sturgeon (3 wild and 6 hatchery-raised) have...

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May 31, 2022

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