U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Home  Search U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service        Offices   Offices Field Stations (by state) Pacific (Region 1) Southwest (Region 2) Great Lakes - Big Rivers (Region 3) Southeast (Region 4) Northeast (Region 5) Mountain-Prairie (Region 6) Alaska (Region 7) Headquarters (Region 9)                      Service Seeks Proposals From States for 2006 Endangered Species Grants The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in acquiring land or planning for endangered species conservation. Through the fiscal year 2006 appropriation from Congress, more than $70 million is available in the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund for conservation planning activities and habitat acquisition for federally protected species. Proposals must be submitted to Service Regional Offices by March 20, 2006. News Release Federal Duck Stamps The Thoughtful Yuletide Gift 2005 Duck Stamp Winner, by Sherrie Russell Meline In your search for a last-minute stocking stuffer, look to the Federal Duck Stamp as a unique, no compromise gift that truly encompasses the Christmas spirit. And, you can get them at the Post Office when you go to mail your other gifts. News Release Native U.S. Turtles Gain International Protection Common map turtle, copyright Mike Redmer The alligator snapping turtle and 12 species of map turtles that are native to the United States are being added to Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The listing will become effective June 14, 2006. All the turtles are vulnerable due to habitat loss and export for the international pet trade; the alligator snapping turtle is also exported as food. News Release Federal Register Slide Show Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Proposals for Private Stewardship Grants Program Service announced it is seeking proposals for conservation projects on private lands through its Private Stewardship Grants Program. For FY 2006, approximately $6.5 million is available through this grant program to support on-the-ground conservation efforts on private lands. Proposals must be submitted to the Regional Offices of the Service by January 23, 2006. News Release Learn More $7 Million in International Conservation G