United States Fish and Wildlife Service

“The United States Congress passed the Secure Fence Act, according to this Act, a law was implemented that the Department of Homeland Security to erect a barrier along 700 miles (1,126 Kilometers) of the Mexican border. Many supporters’ think the wall would stem the tide of illegal immigrant and drug smugglers into the United States. Most Americans were in favor of immigration reform, which, 56 percent opposed the wall According to a May 2006 Gallop Poll” Driscoll Sally & Bourassa, Cheryl. “There

work together and perform tasks to help wildlife. Endangered means a species is close to extinction, and it is up to humanity to make the efforts needed to save wildlife from this tragedy. All it takes is a simple gesture in the right direction, like focusing on special rights that protect animals from being nonexistent. Many efforts have been made to protect endangered wildlife, such as, the Endangered Species Act, restoring habitats, and reducing wildlife threats. The purpose of the Endangered

follows: People are not allowed to wear any shoes that they wore in any cave or mine since 2005, unless they are willing to clean them at a WNS station (“United States”), and do not wear anything, or take anything into any cave or mine that has been in any other cave or mine since 2005. Leave possibly contaminated objects behind (“United States”). Scientists are also trying to find a cure for WNS. Unfortunately they have not found a cure, but they have found a natural compound that stops fungal

to increase fishing by creating innovative ways to fish. With new the technology we are able to catch 94 million tons a year(Earth Policy Institute 1996) of fish. The fish don't stand a chance with the evolving technology. Techniques that are usually common when it comes to fishing is when a ship drags enormous cages along the ocean's bottom and haul nets the size of football fields through the water. Every country uses this method The United States, Japan, Germany etc. but the country that outnumbers

free in spirit and roamers of the land. These animals are considered majestic and protectors of the wilderness. They have always roamed the western United States, although their population has fluctuated over time. Over the past 10 years wolf reintroduction into Yellowstone National Park has been a controversial topic to those of the United States. As of 1995, wolves have been reintroduced into the park. This has come with some strong opposition and yet has prevailed. The future of the wolf in Yellowstone

snakes. On January 17, 2012 the Federal Wildlife service declared a ban on overseas imports of the snakes as well as interstate imports. That means the snakes are now illegal to bring into the United States as well as just transporting over state lines (BIG snakes, 2012). Although there is now a ban in place some feel that it is already too late to save the Florida Everglades. According to Steven A. Williams, former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) warns that invasive species are

elephant poachers should be worried. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former California governor and actor, is lending his celebrity to save our elephants in true Hollywood and Schwarzenegger style. The Terminator Terminates an Elephant Tusk According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) press release, http://newsroom.wcs.org/NewsReleases/tabid/13614/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8324/TERMINATOR-TERMINATES-TUSK-ON-VIDEO.aspx Schwarzenegger has became the latest ally of WCS's 96 Elephants Campaign.

When a Minnesota dentist killed a prized African lion named "Cecil" he received an onslaught of criticism and reignited the debate concerning hunting. To many people, hunting is a cruel and inhuman act. For others, hunting is a sport and a way of life. Is hunting ethical? Should hunting be allowed to continue? First off, what is hunting? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, hunting is a “sport that involves the seeking, pursuing, and killing of wild animals and birds, called game and game

advocates and government officials think so, pointing to the proposed policy change that could make it harder for wildlife to receive protection under the Act. So, what does the future hold for the Endangered Species Act? With more than 40 years since the passage of the ESA in 1973, politicians and environmentalists alike have analyzed the realities of the Act, creating an interesting current state of debate regarding conservation. With poor administration and provisions designed to promote good science

The latter half of the twentieth century was host to the greatest and most widespread advancements in environmental awareness in human history. It was during this time that people began to consider the effects of their polluting cars and their wasteful habits. People began to realize that something must be done to curb humans’ negative impacts on their surroundings and thus the environmental movement was born. One of the most important factors that resulted from this expansion of environmental