Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in South Dakota. Also, the disease, reported in North Dakota earlier this year, has lead to the suspension of some hunting licenses and offers of refunds for more in that state.
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in South Dakota. Also, the disease, reported in North Dakota earlier this year, has lead to the suspension of some hunting licenses and offers of refunds for more in that state.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting applications for its Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grants. The deadline for submitting proposals is January 27, 2012. The grant pays for land or planning to protect rare species. The funds can be used for projects for species that are candidates, proposed, or listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Visit the US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program page for a press release announcing the grants, a 45-page document describing the grants in detail, a press release announcing the last cycle’s winner, plus a report on the winning projects. The page also includes other federal grant resources.
Photo of the endangered bay checkerspot butterfly, by John Clecker, courtesy US Fish and Wildlife Service.