Aleutian Canada Goose Background Information for the Media The Dramatic Recovery of the Aleutian Canada Goose

Thanks to the cooperative efforts of state, federal, private, and international partners, the Aleutian Canada goose (Branta canadensis leucoparia) made a dramatic recovery and, on March 20, 2001, was removed from the list of "threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act. One of the first species or subspecies ever listed under the Act, the Aleutian Canada goose's recovery illustrates how conservation efforts can be effective, particularly when done with the cooperation of willing partners.

• The Federal Register's Final Rule to Remove the Aleutian Canada Goose From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
• News Release March 19, 2001
• News Release February 1, 2001
• Aleutian Canada Goose Q and A
• Photo Gallery
• Population Trends(PDF Format)
• Migration Map (PDF format)
      Asia     North America
• Fact Sheet (PDF format)
  or ( HTML format Part I) and ( HTML format Part II)
• Recovery of the Aleutian Canada Goose: A Timeline (PDF format)
• Thank You, Partners!
• About the Faith and Mapes Ranches
• Congratulatory Message from our Russian Partners
• Something to Celebrate!
     in Alaska
     in California
     Come to the Festival!
• State of Alaska Duck Stamp
• Monitoring after "Delisting" and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Go to Endangered Species Program

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