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Thoughts on Joint Base Balad, Iraq

March 25, 2011 JC Griffin, APHIS Wildlife Biologist

After a rather interesting C-130 tactical landing to avoid enemy fire, my first sight of Iraq was at night. My first thought was how far I was from home, but a gaze upward revealed familiar stars and constellations. I felt relieved knowing that I was still indeed on planet Earth--even after...

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Wolf Monitoring with the Ho-Chunk Nation

December 17, 2010 DeWayne Snobl, USDA Wildlife Services and Karen Karash, Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Natural Resources

Wolves have an intrinsic value among Ho-Chunk people. The Nation is dedicated to ensuring that wolves remain on the landscape to preserve their role in Ho-Chunk culture for future generations.

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USDA Partnering for Wild Rice Restoration in Wisconsin

November 22, 2010 Robert Willging, WS District Supervisor, Rhinelander, WI

When summertime begins to transition to autumn in northern Wisconsin, towards the end of August and early September, Native Americans wait with anticipation for the Wild Rice Moon, the sign it is harvest time for the grain of such cultural importance to local tribes.

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