Photo by Jerry Patterson See more of Jerry Patterson’s photos on Flickr >> Celebrating National Wildlife Week The theme for National Wildlife Week 2013 is “Branching Out For Wildlife” and … Read more
March, 2013
Monarch Butterflies in a Changing World
On a recent trip to California, I stopped by Natural Bridges State Beach, a lovely seaside protected area in Santa Cruz that’s best known for the monarch butterflies that overwinter there. … Read more
Protecting Florida’s Manatees from Harmful “Red Tide”
Basking in the south Florida sun, a skimboarder turned to my friends on the beach and eloquently stated, “Bro, your girls are getting eaten by manatees.” While those who know … Read more
Trees, Wildlife and Water – Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Yesterday I wrote about trees and National Wildlife Week for the National Aquarium’s WATERblog. Trees have a complex and dynamic relationship with water that impacts wildlife and habitats. Here’s an excerpt: … Read more
Keystone XL – The Linchpin for Future Tar Sands Growth
The tar sands industry knows that KXL is their best hope for a dramatic expansion. Hear it in their own words. Read more
Memo to BP: End the Blame Game, Restore the Gulf
It took BP 87 days to cap the well gushing from a mile beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, in an area known as the Macondo prospect. For months, BP shirked … Read more
Photo of the Day: Green Jay Face Off
Photo by Kenny Salazar See more of Kenny Salazar’s photos on Flickr >> Happy National Wildlife Week! March 18 – 24 is National Wildlife Week, an annual event that celebrates … Read more
