There is a third type of education that we’re not addressing – informal education, which is the term used to describe the learning that takes place outside the classroom/class field trio. This field is growing and making use of technology to create “virtual” educational experiences that excite children’s interest using tools that are familiar to [...]

I agree that the Service should not create more urban refuges solely for the purpose of attracting city dwellers. But it’s important to recognize that green spaces in urban areas are not always of limited value for wildlife. They can be important corridors for wildlife migration and for connecting wildlife populations at risk of being [...]

Appoint a conservation science liaison to gather information about field research from outside the Service on the effectiveness of adaptive management strategies and techniques, and disseminate that information within the Service. The Service should maximize its resources by learning from the work of others. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of relevant research projects underway [...]