Whether you live in the country, the city or the suburbs, if you’re frequently out and about after sunset, you’ve likely encountered a raccoon or two in your yard or … Read more
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One Year After Mayflower, Time to Say ‘No’ to Dangerous Pipelines
On March 17, a damaged pipeline in southwest Ohio leaked 20,000 gallons of crude oil into a nature preserve. As if the oil itself hadn’t hurt enough small animals and … Read more
Will Coal Exports Hurt Salmon and Orcas in the Coming Years?
Chinook salmon are expected to return in record numbers this month up the Columbia River, a good sign of the effective conservation measures that government, businesses and organizations have taken since … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: White House Champions of Change and More!
Climate Change vs. Big Cats From intimidating bears to fierce gators, mascots across the country are the face of any college athletic program. It is hard to not feel a … Read more
10 Wildlife Species You [Probably] Didn’t Know Existed in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is home to more than 15,420 species; from the coastal estuaries to the deep sea floor, the biodiversity of the Gulf is astonishing! To highlight this diversity we … Read more
Obama Uses Pen to Protect California Shoreline: More on Way?
President Barack Obama promised in his State of the Union address to use his authority to protect “more of our pristine federal lands for future generations” to get around congressional … Read more
Go Fish: Celebrate National Wildlife Week by Going Fishing
What are your plans for National Wildlife Week? This year’s theme for the March 17-23 celebration of all things wild is “Wildlife and Water: From the mountains to the rivers … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Mascot Madness, National Wildlife Week and More!
Spring Awakening In late March or early April, a warm rain will fall and spotted salamanders will emerge from underground in the evening to return to vernal pools to breed. … Read more
25+ Digital Wildlife and Nature Maps
Visualizing wildlife and habitat data through maps presents a powerful opportunity to determine ways to help and identify trends. There is so much potential in understanding how we’re all connected through … Read more
DOI Secretary Jewell Meets the Future: the Next Corps of Conservationists
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell sees fostering the next generation of conservationists as a priority. In a speech last fall, Jewell said it’s critical to establish meaningful connections between young people … Read more
