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Wade Harrell is the New Whooping Crane Recovery Coordinator

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced in a written statement that Dr. Wade Harrell has been appointed the new Whooping Crane Recovery Coordinator. Dr. Harrell was born in Corpus Christies, Texas and is a fifth generation native Texan. Harrell has a B.S. in Wildlife and Rangeland Science … Continued
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September 20, 2012

Alabama Whooping Cranes Are Migrating To Wisconsin

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has issued a press release to announce that the nine whooping cranes that wintered in the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Decatur, Alabama left to go on their Spring Migration on April 12th.  The nine cranes are flying unassisted this time … Continued
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April 19, 2012

USFWS Alabama Sturgeon Recovery Plan Open For Public Comment

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama sturgeon is an endangered species according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  The USFWS is seeking public comment on the draft recovery plan for the Alabama sturgeon. The USFWS is asking the public, business community, and local, state, and federal governments to make comments about … Continued
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April 13, 2012