DC Wildlife Conservation Strategy

The DC government, particularly the Environmental Health Administration has prepared a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for the District of Columbia (as required by the feds). The agency attempts to restore and improve habitats around the DC areas that include the Anacostia River and its tributaries.

The CWCS document, prepared by biologists of the Fisheries and Wildlife Division identifies species of greatest conservation concern, the kind of habitats they require, and the current threats to their survival. Forty-five species have been identified as being of special concern. Among those species, my favorite Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is on the list because their woodlands are altered to developments. I hope conservation actions will take place swiftly.

If you're interested in DC wildlife and ecology, you must read the document. (Hat tip from SMW and MP, good job guys.)