Government (U.S.)
This guide has links to Federal governmental resources.
Agency Web Sites
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceAn entry point for topics of interest to both citizens and researchers.
- Endangered Species ProgramIncludes lists of threatened and endangered species, species information, recovery plans, policies, and other resources.
- Fish and Wildlife NewsThis quarterly newsletter is available from October, 1996 to the present.
- National Wetlands InventoryResources include data, maps, plans, reports, and trends.
- USFWS Conservation LibrarySearch for items using the search box or browse a listing of publications. To view the lengthy listings of both general interest and research publications, select one of the topics below the "Publications" heading in the left menu.
- Wildlife Damage. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). USDA.The mission of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) is to provide Federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist. WS conducts program delivery, research, and other activities through its Regional and State Offices, the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and its Field Stations, as well as through its National Programs.
Research Publications
(NOTE: only the more important or voluminous series are included in this listing. Other series or titles should be searched in the library catalog.)
- Annual Report of Lands under Control of the Fish and Wildlife Service. I49.102 Doc RefA statistical publication. Printed copies are available from 1988 forward. Online access through Sage is available for 1991 to current reports.
- Biological Reports. I 49.89/2 DocPaper includes 1988 forward. Some newer reports are online via Sage.
- Biological Services Program FWS/OBS. I49.89 DocAvailable in paper from the 1970s through the 1990s.
- Endangered Species Bulletin. I49.77 DocPaper copies available for 1976 through 2000. Some recent reports are online.
- General Publications. I 49.2 DocA mixture of general interest and scientific reports, available in paper from 1940 forward. Some newer publications are online.
- Habitat Suitability Index Models. I49.97 DocPaper copies available for the 1980s. Also available online through the USGS NWRC Library.
- National Wetlands Inventory. I49.6/7 Doc MicrotextThis microfiche set published in the 1980s. Updated information can be found at the National Wetlands Inventory .
- North American Fauna. I 49.30 DocAvailable in paper and electronic for 1889-1991. Online access also available through Sage. Publication ceased with no. 76, 1991.
- Our Living Resources: a Report to the Nation. I49.2:R31/15 DocCopies available in documents stacks and documents reference. Online access is also available from Sage. This comprehensive report was prepared in 1995 by the National Biological Service and covers animals, plants, and ecosystems.
- Resource Publications. I49.66 DocAvailable in paper for 1966-1994.
- Special Scientific Reports. I49.15: DocPaper copies at this and ensuing call numbers were published from the 1940s through the 1980s and are especially useful for fisheries and waterfowl.
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