USGS Multimedia Gallery for Video Tag: DOIRecovery

Back Bay NWR, Rightmier House—Interview with Mitch Ackaway

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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)

Noon Creek Fencebuilding

mountainpost - at - clearwire.com (Aldis Garsvo) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Nearly five miles of range fencing in the North Fork Owyhee Wilderness in Idaho was rebuilt to wildlife-friendly standards using ARRA funding. The specific challenges of building fence in Wilderness and in the rugged terrain of the area are illustrated, including the need to work without motorized equipment and hand-carrying materials to and from the fenceline.

Wildlife-Friendly Fencebuilding

mountainpost - at - clearwire.com (Aldis Garsvo) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Features of wildlife-friendly fence are shown, along with other design features required to attain BLM resource management objectives.

Fencebuliding in Juniper Uplands

mountainpost - at - clearwire.com (Aldis Garsvo) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Building a fence in thickly vegetated upland canyonlands requires some specific design modifications, such as special ways of tying-off to standing trees without girdling and killing them.

Willow Beach

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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 EST

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.

Recovery Opportunity Search Training

Ron Tull — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

How to look for Small Business Recovery Opportunities. Caption will be available soon.

U.S. FWS Region 2: Carlos Herrera

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

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 EST

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 EST

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

Secretary Salazar: National Park Service Projects

dhebert - at - usgs.gov (David Hebert) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Caption available soon

DOI Recovery: Bureau of Reclamation - Investing in America's Water Infrastructure

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Secretary Salazar, Department of the Interior, speaks to Californians about the DOI Recovery efforts and investements in America's water infrastructure under President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Secretary Salazar: On DOI Recovery

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar explains DOI's committment and investment related to President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009.