One article that particularly caught our attention is "A Very American Bird: Why the bald eagle is our national symbol," beginning on page 18.

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence in 2026, the article takes a look at one of our nation’s most recognizable symbols and the remarkable conservation story behind it. The bald eagle was nearly lost from the skies of the lower 48 states. Through protections under the Endangered Species Act, habitat conservation, and the work of countless people, the bald eagle made an extraordinary recovery. By 2007, it had recovered enough to be removed from the federal endangered species list. As the article puts it, the story of the bald eagle is ultimately a story about what we value and what we choose to leave behind for future generations.

And that’s just one of the many interesting stories featured in the Summer 2026 issue!

Read The Fish & Wildlife News (Summer 2026) here: https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-08/summer-news-26-final.pdf

Whether you’re interested in wildlife, habitat conservation, environmental education, or simply learning more about the natural world around us, we encourage you to take a look at the latest issue.