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Texas Chenier Dedication

Christine_Meawad - at - fws.gov (Christine Meawad) — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Video provides a tour of the new headquarters at Texas Chenier complex.

New Brazoria Administration Building

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT

This video gives a tour through the new Brazoria Administration Building. The tour highlights the new copy room, the new energy efficient systems used, and the wildlife the Refuge houses.

Pitchfork Ranch

kelly_mensah - at - fws.gov (Kelly Mensah) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The project is to return the functionality of the burro cienega to its functionality of 150 years ago. With the Partner's program they will have installed 150, maybe 200 grade control structures over the 8.6 mile reach of the Burro Cienega that�s on Pitchfork ranch as tier one. By tier four the cienega will be built. As a result, when the water comes down and spreads out it will be a football field wide instead of 6 inches wide.

Recovery Act Project helps Dexter NFH&TC Make Upgrades

Kelly_Mensah - at - fws.gov (Kelly Mensah) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video provides in an inside look at the work that takes place every day at Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center. Recovery Act funds will help the hatchery keep up with its changing mission.

New Administration Building and Visitor's Center at Texas Chenier Plain Refuge Complex

Kelly_Mensah - at - fws.gov (Kelly Mensah) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

On July 8, 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke ground on a $6.2 million Recovery Act project to build a Visitor's Center and Administration Building in Anahuac, Texas. The building is intended to serve up to 5.7 million people in the Houston-Sugarland-Baytown metropolitan area and the Texas Gulf Coast. Service and local government officials addressed the Anahuac community about this important project.

Major Stimulus Project Creates Jobs at National Research Refuge

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has awarded more than $6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for construction projects that will significantly modernize facilities at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, Md.

Recovery Act Funds Improvements at Patuxent Research Refuge

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Patuxent Research Refuge, in Laurel, Maryland, is the nation's only national wildlife refuge dedicated to wildlife research. The Service has awarded $6.9 million in Recovery Act funds for improvements at the refuge, including rehabilitating Nelson Laboratory, Snowden Hall, and Stickel Laboratory. These silent videos show footage from Patuxent Research Refuge and the three brick facilities that will be rehabilitated.

Groundbreaking at Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

Kelly_Mensah - at - fws.gov (Kelly K. Mensah) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

After more than 10 years of hope and speculation, the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge outside of Okmulgee, Oklahoma will finally be receiving an onsite administration building thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. In this video, Refuge Manager Darin Unruh and others share what this new administration building means for refuge staff, the public, and the community.

Related project: R2AF--Construct New Administrative Facility, Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

Recovery Act Intern Tracks Sheep at San Andres National Wildlife Refuge

Kelly_Mensah - at - fws.gov (Kelly Mensah) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Ryan Platte was hired as a Recovery Act intern to monitor and track bighorn sheep at the San Andres National Wildlife Refuge. This video follows Ryan Platte on a typical day at work as he answers questions about his unique job.

Related project: Southwest Region, Employ 20 Temporary Hires, FFS #R2NF

Solar Generators Installed at Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This time-lapse video shows Recovery Act workers install solar generators from start to finish at the Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Contractor MAC Electric Inc, of Yuma, Arizona, recently completed the project and made this video to catalogue the project's progression. Thanks to this Recovery Act project, the Southwest Arizona National Wildlife Refuge Complex is now collecting 40,000 watts of photovoltaic solar electricity from the Arizona summer sun.

Related project: Solar Photovoltaic Projects at Cibola NWR and Imperial NWR, FFS #R2CD, R2CE

National Fish Hatchery & Technology Center Recovery Act Projects

Clay_Harris - at - fws.gov (Clay Harris) — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use Recovery Act funds for five projects at Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center in Chaves County, New Mexico, designed to rehabilitate, upgrade and improve efficiency at the fishery. This slideshow provides an overview of the activities that take place at Dexter NFH&TC and highlights how these Recovery Act projects will improve operations.

Related project: Dexter NFH&TC, FFS #R2PG, R2PH, R2PJ, R2PK, R2PL

Recovery Act Projects at Uvalde National Fish Hatchery

Clay_Harris - at - fws.gov (Clay Harris) — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use Recovery Act funds for eight projects at Uvalde National Fish Hatchery located in Uvalde County, Texas. This video slideshow highlights the installation of a water supply line at the hatchery and the construction of a new chemical storage building and shed thanks to Recovery Act funding.

Related project: Uvalde NFH, FFS #R2QF, R2QG, R2QH, R2QJ, R2QK, R2QL, R2QM, R2QN

Recovery Act Projects at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery

Clay_Harris - at - fws.gov (Clay Harris) — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Recovery Act funds will be used for five projects at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery in Mojave County, Arizona, including the rehabilitation of the hatchery and shop buildings and energy efficiency projects. One of the most important projects at Willow Beach NFH was the installation of a solar photovoltaic system that takes advantage of the area's 300 days of sunshine a year.

Related project: Willow Beach NFH, FFS #R2QU, R2QV, R2QW, R2QX, R2QY

Richard Cronin National Salmon Station Tank Replacement

Northeast Region, Broadcast and AV Services — Thu, 6 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The Richard Cronin National Salmon Station used Recovery Act funds to remove an old, defunct water recirculation tank and replace it with a new 10,000-gallon storage tank. This video shows footage from April 2010 when the old two-tank system was disconnected and removed and a new tank was installed.

Related to project: Richard Cronin National Salmon Station, FFS #R5PU

Invasive Species Removal at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Philip_Kloer - at - fws.gov (Phil Kloer) — Tue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

In this video, Geovany Esteban and Lisa Jameson discuss their work on the Melaleuca removal project at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $1.25 million contract for the removal of invasive plant species from about 9,000 acres of the refuge, including Melaleuca, Old World climbing fern, Brazilian pepper and Australian pine.

Related to ARRA project: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR — Invasive Species Removal, FFS #R4MA

Resource Holes Study at National Key Deer Refuge

Philip_Kloer - at - fws.gov (Phil Kloer) — Tue, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Postgraduate student scientists Kristie Killam and Joshua Albritton are splitting a $50,000 stimulus contract to study the salinity and biodiversity of the refuge's resource holes. In this video slideshow, Kristie and Joshua discuss their study and the impact it could have on the future.

Related to ARRA project: National Key Deer Refuge, FFS #R4MF

The Recovery Act got me my job

Clay Harris — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video shares the stories of contractors and USFWS employees around the United States who benefited from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Lighthouse Rehabilitation at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Nearly $1.5 million in Recovery Act funding will be used to repair a lighthouse and an outbuilding on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Video includes interviews with the refuge manager and construction contractor, as well as footage from the project site.

Related to project: R5BB -- Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge -- Rehabilitate Monomoy Lighthouse

Attleboro National Fish Hatchery—Interview with Larry Lofton

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

A new and improved water supply well will be connected to the North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery thanks to Recovery Act funds. In this interview with the project coordinator, Larry Lofton explains what this new well means to the facility.

Related to Recovery project: North Attleboro NFH -- FFS #R5RA

Restore Pecos River Flows at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Clay Harris — Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Recovery Act funds will be used to remove non-native salt cedar trees to restore riparian habitat and promote natural river-channeling processes at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This slideshow of pictures from the project explains how the salt cedar tress will be removed.

Related to Recovery project: Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, FFS #R2MA

Fish Passage at Fivemile Creek

Brian Hastings — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT

A brief overview of a cooperative restoration project undertaken by local ranchers, the Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office in Southern Oregon, and their partners to improve fish habitat by reconstructing the creek and reconnecting it to its flood plain.

Related to project: Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office (FFS #4153-R8TB)

Recovery Act Project Creates Jobs at San Francisco Company and Benefits the National Elk Refuge

Kim_Betton - at - fws.gov (Kim Betton) — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is making a difference in local communities across the country. As just one example, $4.3 million in Recovery Act funding is providing a major benefit for both Yerba Buena Engineering and Construction based in San Francisco, California and the National Elk Refuge, located near the heart of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Related to the National Elk Refuge - FFS #R6MB project.

Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex Visitor Center Project

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use Recovery Act funds to build a new administrative building and visitor center at Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex. The new building will be LEED-Silver certified and will benefit from its location approximately 35 miles outside of Houston, which has the fifth largest population in America. In this video, project manager Tim Cooper discusses the new facility and what it means to the region.

Related to the Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex - FFS #R2AK project.

Water Tower Replacement at the Richard Cronin National Salmon Station

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video is an interview with Micky Novak, hatchery manager at the Richard Cronin National Salmon Station. Novak discusses the current problems with the hatchery's two aeration towers, and how they will be replaced by a new water storage tank using Recovery Act funds.

Related to the Richard Cronin National Salmon Station - FFS #R5PU, R5PV project.

Back Bay NWR, Rightmier House—Interview with Mitch Ackaway

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video is a podcast of an interview with Mitch Ackaway, owner of Casa Builders, which received a contract through the Recovery Act to repair a residence at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The video also shows a slideshow of the work being done on Rightmier House.

Related to Back Bay NWR - FFS #R5GA project

Sacred Power Benefits from Recovery Act Funding

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Learn more about the Recovery Act projects being completed at Sevilleta and Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuges, and the Native American company that is benefiting from the work.

Kayakers Enjoy the Results of the ARRA-funded Chesaning Dam Removal Project

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video shows the first kayakers paddling over the restored watershed in Saginaw County, MI. The Recovery Act supported the removal of Chesaning Dam; the project was completed in September 2009. The new low-slope rock ramp not only allows for kayaking, it will support habitat restoration efforts and allow the Village of Chesaning to hold its annual Showboat Festival, which contributes significantly to the local economy.

Related to ARRA project: Chesaning Dam Removal - FFS #R3TA

Manhan River Fish Passage

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video is a compilation of interviews with men and women involved in the Manhan River Fish Passage project. This project, which has been in the planning stages for over 10 years, will finally become a reality thanks to Recovery Act funding.

Related to project: New England Ecological Services Field Office - Manhan River Fish Passage (FFS #R5EA)

Assabet River NWR Visitor Center

Fri, 8 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT

This video provides a first look at the new, energy-efficient Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge visitor center. Recovery Act funding will support the fabrication and installation of exhibits that will enhance visitors' experience with information about wildlife, habitats and recreational opportunities.

Related project: Construction of Eastern Massachusetts Complex (FFS #R5LA)

Willow Beach

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Information on Recovery Act projects happening at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center Site Dedication

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dedication ceremony for the construction of the new Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center by U.S. Fish and Wildife Director Same Hamilton, and refuge manage John Taylor.

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Acting Manager Dennis Pritchard talks about the Recovery Act projects at the refuge located in New Mexico.

Bosque Del Apache-ARRA Green Energy Projects

Clay Harris — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Video is a piece on Recovery Act funded renewable energy projects taking place in the Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and & Wildlife Service, specifically focusing on Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Carlos Herrera

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Video interview on 7-30-09 in LAs Vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Bio Technician Carlos Herrera who was hired as a summer worker using ARRA Funds to test water quality, map invasive species and carry out herpetological studies on the refuge.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Jerome Romero

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Video interview on 7-30-09 in LAs Vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Bio Technician Jerome Romero who was hired as a summer worker using ARRA Funds to test water quality, map invasive species and carry out herpetological studies on the refuge.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Rob Larranaga

Clay Harris — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Video interview on 7-30-09 in Las vegas, NM with Las Vegas NWR Manager Rob Larranaga about how ARRA has affected his refuge.