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Misinformation only stalls successful Mexican wolf recovery
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- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Scientists involved in Mexican wolf recovery say environmental groups distributing old and faulty data that calls for the release of captive adult wolves are not helping the recovery of the endangered subspecies. Biologists at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) say maintaining a savvy wild-born population and limiting introductions of naïve captive-raised adult animals have been the keys to the ongoing success of the recovery program.
AZGFD representatives honored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
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- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Eugene, Oregon - The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) honored conservation professionals from several western states with awards commending their work to conserve fish and wildlife resources at an awards ceremony July 16 at the organization’s annual conference in Eugene, Oregon.
AZGFD Gets Help in Fight Against Invasive Mussels
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- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has allocated more than $4 million to support existing work by western states and tribes to combat the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels. Arizona has several quagga mussel-infested waterbodies and will benefit from the increased funding.
CDC Investigation Notice: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products
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- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Washington, DC - A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products is now available:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Awards $1 Million to Support Law Enforcement Response to Santa Fe, Texas, Shooting
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Washington, DC - The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Thursday awarded $1 million to the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to pay overtime expenses for law enforcement officers who responded to the scene of the deadly shootings on May 18 at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas.
New hospital certification raises standard of care for patients with advanced heart failure
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- Written by Tracie Bertaut Tracie Bertaut
- Published: 22 July 2018 22 July 2018
Dallas, Texas - Ensuring patients with heart failure have access to the latest evidence-based care, and improved outcomes and quality of life, is at the core of a hospital certification program offered by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest independent health care evaluation organization. Advanced Certification for Heart Failure is the first of multiple, jointly offered cardiac certifications that will be made available to hospitals seeking to implement exceptional efforts to foster better quality of care and outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Officer involved collision 16th St & 4th Ave
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 21 July 2018 21 July 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Today at approximately 5:33 p.m., two Yuma Police Officers operating separate vehicles were involved in a minor injury collision with each other at 16th Street and 4th Avenue.