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Refuges Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 10
The annual International Migratory Bird Day, which falls this year on May 10, celebrates the animal kingdom's frequent fliers and the marvelous journey birds undertake between their summer and winter homes. What better place to see some of the nearly 700 species of migratory birds than at the hundreds of national wildlife refuges that safeguard their habitat.

The theme for IMBD this year is "Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People." In support of IMBD, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold events at national wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries and wetland management district across the country. Events will celebrate the wondrous migration of birds and the important conservation roles that habitat, people and organizations play along the way. more
Multi-agency Collaboration Unleashes Torrent into Grand Canyon
President Theodore Roosevelt expressed the feelings most Americans have for Grand Canyon when he said it is “absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world.” One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Grand Canyon’s international prominence puts a spotlight on the management of Glen Canyon Dam. The dam, located 15 miles above Grand Canyon National Park, controls the flow of the Colorado River, a part of which runs 277 miles through the park. The flows that leave the dam affect wildlife, plants, archaeological resources and camping beaches all along the river’s stretch through the park. Not unexpectedly, dam operations are of great interest to Americans and the U.S. Department of the Interior. more
Genoa National Fish Hatchery Produces Disease-Free Food Source for Nationwide Programs to Restore Native Species
A producer of native aquatic species for conservation since 1932, Genoa National Fish Hatchery is one of the National Fish Hatchery System’s most diverse field stations. The hatchery, located along the Upper Mississippi River in Genoa, Wis., raises 23 species of cold-, cool- and warm-water fish and mussels for native-species restoration efforts nationwide.

One challenge of raising so many fish and mussel species is keeping culture facilities free of disease pathogens, which could transfer from one species to another. The introduction of a pathogen to one of these 23 native species could spell disaster for Genoa’s programs and conservation commitments. more
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