NE: Endangered Species & Wildlife
'Birdability' hosts accessible Christmas bird counts in NE, nationwide
Bird-watchers across the country are part of the 124th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count between now and early January. One group helps …
Seasoned NE Beekeeper Abuzz Over Bee Lawns, Other Bee-Friendly Practices
Bees and other pollinators are indispensable to a huge number of crops, and in Nebraska as well as across the country their numbers have been …
Celebrate Nebraska Wetlands During American Wetlands Month
May is American Wetlands Month, and Nebraska has bragging rights when it comes to wetlands. None of the surrounding states have comparable amounts of …
Recovering America's Wildlife Act Helps Wildlife, Farmers and Ranchers
CORRECTION: The number of species at risk in Nebraska is nearly 800. A previous version of the story listed only those the state currently considers …
Wildlife Groups Await Senate Action on Conservation Bill
Nebraska naturalists and hunters are accustomed to seeing an abundance of wild turkeys, but it has not always been the case. Conservation programs …
Wanted: Next-Generation Beekeepers for Nebraska Farms
With the age of Nebraska's farmers and beekeepers on the rise, bee enthusiasts are encouraging more young people to check out the Great Plains Master …
Report: Less Than a Decade Remains for Action on Climate Change
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Less than a decade remains to avoid potentially catastrophic impacts of a warming planet, according to the latest report from top …
Study: Global Bee Populations on Decline
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A new study confirms mounting evidence bee populations are on the decline in Nebraska and across the globe. Researchers scoured an …
Farmers Give Conservation Program Now Open for Applications 'Thumbs Up'
LYONS, Neb. -- The Conservation Stewardship Program in Nebraska is open for applications. Jim Dallegge, a farmer and rancher in Butler County…
Beekeepers Call EPA Approval of Insecticide “Illegal”
LYONS, Neb. – The Environmental Protection Agency has allowed the insecticide sulfoxaflor back onto the market, and a coalition of beekeepers …
Keystone Opponents Dig In After NE Supreme Court Ruling
LINCOLN, Neb. – Some Nebraska landowners and tribal nations are committed to fight TransCanada's proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, after the …
Bill Could Send $18M a Year to Nebraska for Conservation
LINCOLN, Neb. — New legislation introduced in Congress by Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry could deliver up to $18 million annually to the …