Did you know…?

Many frog species within the family Microhylidae skip the tadpole stage of their development. The young develop fully within the eggs, which are guarded by the adult male frog. For more photos and information, visit National Geographic.

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/enlarge/frog-guarding-froglets_pod_image.html

Tohono O’odham Nation Approved by NPS to assume Historic Preservation Officer Duties

On September 9, the Director of the NPS announced the formal approval of the proposal by the Tohono O’odham Nation to assume certain State Historic Preservation Officer duties within the exterior boundaries of the tribe’s trust lands in Arizona. The Tribe has assumed formal responsibility for review of Federal undertakings pursuant to . . . → Read More: Tohono O’odham Nation Approved by NPS to assume Historic Preservation Officer Duties

New Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Regulations

A final rule on two new permit regulations regarding the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act was published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service on September 11, 2009. The regulations specify cases in which disturbance or physical take of Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles and their nests may be authorized. More . . . → Read More: New Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Regulations

Tony Ranch Cultural Resource & Ecological Assessment Project

ACS, subconsultant to the Moore/Swick Partnership, recently completed an exciting research project for the Superstition Area Land Trust (SALT). The fieldwork involved the baseline documentation of existing resources and conditions at Tony Ranch in Haunted Canyon, which hosts a unique middle elevation riparian setting for Arizona. Haunted Canyon is known widely by . . . → Read More: Tony Ranch Cultural Resource & Ecological Assessment Project

Cell Tower & Radio Tower Facilities: Cultural Resource Section 106 Compliance

The 2004 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement (NPA) for Review of Effects on Historic Properties for Certain Undertakings Approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC NPA) requires that applicants for an FCC permit comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). ACS assists applicants with compliance by preparing Class I cultural . . . → Read More: Cell Tower & Radio Tower Facilities: Cultural Resource Section 106 Compliance