Aug 8, 2018 | News, News/PR
“Only you can prevent forest fires.” It’s a message that’s continued and persevered for more than 70 years, and the message, along with its voice, was celebrated Saturday at the Cradle of Forestry National Park. Smokey Bear, the beloved fire-prevention bear, was given...
Mar 16, 2016 | News, News/PR
Fresh into my career as a wildlife biologist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), two things happened: a new Farm Bill conservation program was born, and the Louisiana black bear was listed under the Endangered Species Act. Both were very...
May 27, 2015 | News, News/PR
The Louisiana black bear, the inspiration for the iconic stuffed animal named after President Theodore Roosevelt, got some good news Wednesday when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it is no longer in danger of extinction during the next 100 years. State and...