The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging individuals to take action to benefit fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.
The elimination of flame-retardant compounds may be reducing the levels of these chemicals in fish and birds.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use the money in more than 830 projects, including visitor centers, habitat conservation, and wildlife refuges.
Canada geese, zebra mussels, brook trout were among the top invaders in Europe.
Environmental prize honors grassroots leaders for working to improve the environment.
Thomas Hallock received a year's sentence for illegally overfishing striped bass, the Justice Department said.