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Forests Protect Our Waterways
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 06, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:31 PM
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filed under:
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Stories,
Conservation Practices,
Riparian systems
Healthy waterways are at the heart of thriving landscapes, and as a landowner, you play a crucial role in keeping these waterways clean and vibrant. Streams and rivers do more than carry water; they nourish crops, support livestock and wildlife, and help maintain the health of our communities. One of nature's most effective guardians of these waterways is the riparian buffer—a belt of trees, shrubs, and grasses alongside rivers and streams. These forested buffers are powerful natural solutions that filter pollution, stabilize stream banks, and provide vital habitats for many species—all while adding value to your land.
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How to Partner with ACF to Make a Difference
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 31, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:32 PM
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filed under:
Stories,
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Partnerships
Whether you’re part of an organization, a private landowner, or a planner, your involvement is the key to unlocking the full potential of this transformative effort. This guide offers a roadmap to joining forces with ACF and making a lasting impact for future generations.
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The Role of Fish Passage Structures in River Health
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 31, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:32 PM
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filed under:
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Stories,
Fish
Barriers disrupt everything from water quality to biodiversity, creating far-reaching consequences for aquatic life and the surrounding environment.
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Stories
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What to Expect During a Conservation Project: A Landowner’s Perspective
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 31, 2024
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:32 PM
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filed under:
Aquatics,
WLFW,
Stories,
Landowners,
Landowner Information
Taking on a conservation project is a meaningful way to improve the health of your land while contributing to the broader environmental good. However, the process can seem complex and unfamiliar at first. Understanding what to expect can help you approach the project with confidence and clarity. This guide walks through each journey stage, offering a detailed look at what happens and how you’ll play a central role.
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Cozying Up for Winter: The Bog Turtle’s Seasonal Slumber
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Jan 08, 2025
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last modified
Jun 04, 2025 11:33 PM
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filed under:
WLFW,
Stories,
Aquatics,
Bog Turtle,
Wetlands,
Conservation Grazing
While we sip hot cocoa, these remarkable reptiles tuck themselves away, waiting for the warmth of spring to awaken their vibrant world again.
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Hellbender Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection: A Call to Action for Aquatic Conservation
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by
Brian Rhodes
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published
Dec 16, 2024
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last modified
Dec 16, 2024 10:01 AM
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filed under:
News,
Hellbender,
Eastern Hellbender,
WLFW,
Aquatics
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed to protect the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal addresses the dramatic decline in Hellbender populations due to habitat loss, water pollution, and other factors. The proposal builds on years of collaborative conservation work and scientific study, highlighting the need to safeguard this species to maintain the health of freshwater ecosystems. This proposed rule would extend protection to hellbenders across their range, from New York to Georgia.
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News
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First-of-Its-Kind Study Inventories New Mexican Beaver Dams
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by
Web Editor
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published
Jun 19, 2025
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last modified
Jun 19, 2025 03:59 PM
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filed under:
WLFW,
News & Events,
Aquatics,
News,
Defenders of Wildlife,
Working Lands for Wildlife
As part of Defenders of Wildlife’s beaver conservation initiative, a new survey, which has never been conducted in New Mexico, reveals an uneven distribution of beaver dams — and the sub-sequential ecological benefits — throughout the state. Commissioned by Defenders, the survey is a critical tool for the future of strategic beaver and water conservation New Mexico.
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News
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USDA Forest Service Private Land
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by
Tab Manager
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published
Oct 22, 2024
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last modified
Oct 22, 2024 12:21 AM
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filed under:
WLFW,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Eastern Deciduous Forests,
USDA Forest Service,
Resources
Did you know that more than half the forest land in the United States is owned and managed by some 10.6 million private forest owners? These working forests benefit us all.
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Resources
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Myth Busters: Learn the Facts about the Emergency Forest Restoration Program
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by
Web Editor
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published
Jul 30, 2024
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filed under:
WLFW,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Eastern Deciduous Forests,
News
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) provides technical and financial assistance to owners of nonindustrial private forestland whose forestland was damaged by a qualifying natural disaster event.
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News
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Sagebrush Biome Framework
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by
Web Editor
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published
Jun 25, 2023
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filed under:
Resources,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
WLFW,
Working Lands for Wildlife West,
NRCS
This framework for 2021-2025 reflects collaborative, multi-state planning efforts to update SGI 2.0, and continues to build from a decade of success conserving the sagebrush biome. This framework also serves as NRCS’ ongoing contribution to the Sagebrush Conservation Strategy administered by Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Sharing common cross-boundary threats, NRCS staff across eleven western states collaborated to create this shared vision for conservation action.
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