DoD NR Program

The DoD Natural Resources Program enables the mission by defending our resources. Learn more @ (following/RT does not=endorsement)

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Our new header features a Dusky Grouse at Jim Creek Naval Radio Station, WA. 📷 credit to: Paul Block. https://t.co/aOwWjOYdzp

[Utah National Guard @UTNationalGuard]

The Utah National Guard hosts a meeting of partners to discuss Sentinel Landscape issues at the Wasatch Wing and Clay on September 17, 2024. Local and national partners with a vested interest in conservation and improving compatibility surrounding military installations attended.

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Through the Recovery and Sustainment Partnership's innovative regulatory approaches and collaborative initiatives to conserve threatened and endangered species, @USFWS last year delisted 5 species that occur only on the @USNavy's San Clemente Island and another 1 at @TeamEglin

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

NEWS: Defense, Interior Agree to Decade-Long Partnership for Conserving Wildlife, Supporting Military Readiness https://t.co/qNRdWFwJ9Z

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

.@USFWS has honored @TeamEglin as this year's Military Conservation Partner Award winner, recognizing outstanding NR conservation! Eglin improved stream habitat quality and contributed to the Okaloosa darter's ESA delisting in 2023. https://t.co/5nWOzUhGoL

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Yesterday, America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative celebrated 15 years of conservation success and announced the signing of a MOU among @DeptofDefense, @USDA & @Interior to renew partnership efforts to restore longleaf pine forests for 15 more years! https://t.co/sKueHvBRJX

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

#NationalPublicLandsDay is the nation's largest, single day volunteer effort for public lands. Submit your application today for a DoD project, specifically those focusing on pollinator protection, climate resilience, restoration, & conservation management https://t.co/d1FkBfvVzt

[NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) @NEEFusa]

📣 Attn military lands open for recreation! Ready to positively impact the environment and educate about your natural and cultural resources? Apply now for the DoD #NationalPublicLandsDay Legacy Awards for up to $20K in funding for environmental projects: https://t.co/2SYh4mJUp0

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

The @DeptofDefense is joining forces with U.S. South Atlantic communities and leaders to help protect salt marshes for the sake of national security. Here’s how: https://t.co/MTNdFF3C0P #MarshForward #SASMI

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

#DYK: DoD invests in over 500 threatened and endangered species along with over 550 species at-risk, which need protection on its installations and ranges. Conserving species helps to sustain the military mission. #EarthDay2023 https://t.co/395xhLsOVq @DoD_USD_AS

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Guam's tropical rainforests, once lively and full of birds and small lizards, are now silent due to predation by the non-native brown tree snake (BTS).  DoD is partnering with @USFWS, @USDA, and @USGS to control the BTS. #NISAW https://t.co/7c3Ql56hH5

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Join our next DoD EP&C Webinar Series presentation, Climate Adaptation Guide (Legacy Project CR-20-002), which will describe the "Guide to Incorporating Climate Considerations into Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plans" on Feb. 23 at 1:00 pm EST https://t.co/R99pbm3hJD

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Did you know that since the creation of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, only 54 species have been delisted due to recovery? Thanks to the @USNavy's efforts at San Clemente Island, 5 more species were just delisted from the ESA https://t.co/AUd9FJfsQJ

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

#DYK @USAGforthood implemented conservation measures for the Golden-Cheeked Warbler that increased the population from the low hundreds in the 1990s to ~7,400 in 2016? This reduced training restrictions by 24.7%, freeing up 23,154 hectares for training. https://t.co/MtUFQKxMe8

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Did you know Mojave Desert Tortoises spend 95% of their time underground? Learn how DoD is conserving this species on its southwestern installations in partnership with @USFWS to ensure mission readiness. https://t.co/MxjXfCK0H8

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

This new @UCSC project on campus will create a potential aquatic breeding habitat for the California red-legged frog, while also creating new opportunities for research, education, and outreach activities focused on the species.

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Researchers at William and Mary University are doing amazing work on DoD lands on the eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast to protect the diamondback terrapin from the threats they face every day! #Reptiles

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

What a stunning species! Did you know this species changes color based on the air temperature and humidity? Check out DoD PARC’s many fact sheets, photos, videos, and more on their website! https://t.co/ZLShDQnLvk

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Please take a look at the amazing list of resources that @DOIWildlandFire has put together to keep people ready for wildfires!

[DOIWildlandFire (archived) @DOIWildlandFire]

While #NationalPreparednessMonth is coming to an end, you can always find resources to help you be #ReadyForWildfires at:

Ready: https://t.co/FHyMFJ6OfF

CDC: https://t.co/JHI5LBayuL

NFPA: https://t.co/c1yuPk0ppD

CAL FIRE: https://t.co/KFQ7f63CSP

#PrepareToProtect

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Snake safety is something to take very seriously, especially when the snake may be venomous. Review the Venomous Snake Safety and Removal Techniques video for more information. https://t.co/dynb410178

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Have you ever wondered how to observe amazing snake species while also remaining as safe as possible? Check out the Snakes and Safety on Continental U.S. DoD Installations video on the new DoD PARC YouTube channel! https://t.co/V9lqTb5qyX

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

It’s a Marsh Sandpiper! This species prefers to live in open marshland with a fresh, grassy cover and brackish shallow marshes. The only place in the United States where these birds reside is Alaska.

[DoD NR Program @DoDNatRes]

Do you recognize this #SpeciesOfTheWeek photographed at Eareckson Air Station? Hint: It builds its nests on a mound in vegetation, filled with dry grass and close to water.