Endangered Species & Wildlife
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
BLM moves to sync oil and gas management with state big-game protections
The federal Bureau of Land Management has published a new plan for managing public lands which will put oil and gas management in sync with Colorado's…
New guidelines aim for sustainable growth of MA aquaculture
New global guidelines for aquaculture aim to address growing concerns about the industry's impact on the oceans. Scientists have suggested ways to …
Monday, July 22, 2024
Study finds IL birds feel the effects of climate change
A new study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests the long-term effects of climate change could create a higher risk of extinction f…
Projected costs loom over benefits of proposed Bighorn Basin dam
Wyoming's irrigation infrastructure is aging and the state gets regular requests to update it but in some cases, project benefits may not outweigh …
Grants boost environmental education and restoration in Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $271,000 in grants for environmental education projects across the state. The programs will …
VRMC votes to reopen winter blue crab harvest season
Virginia's Marine Resources Commission is ending the winter blue crab harvest prohibition. Crabbing is permitted from March to the middle of …
BLM announces WY wild horse roundup to start in August
The Bureau of Land Management says it will start a wild horse roundup in Wyoming's White Mountain area, but wildlife advocates say the plan exceeds …
Federal judge blocks logging project, protects iconic hawk
A federal court judge in Montana blocked a large project which would have logged or clear-cut more than 10,000 acres of old-growth forest and threaten…
SCOTUS turns down river dredge mining in ID without permit
A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court protects Idaho rivers from what conservation groups say are harmful mining practices. The justices rejected a …
Wildlife advocates: Keep your distance from wild animals
As summer travel peaks, wildlife experts are urging people to maintain their distance from wild animals they may encounter. North Carolina, home to …
Park visitors cautioned to respect wildlife
July is one of the busiest months for national parks and wildlife advocates have tips for reducing conflicts with animals. Grand Teton and …
After 83-year-old gored in Yellowstone, wildlife experts warn bison 'not in a zoo'
Wildlife experts are warning people not to get too close to the animals in national parks as the summer travel season heats up. Overeager tourists …