QUIZ: Seven Red Birds for the Holidays
Red is a color associated with Christmas, Yule, and the winter holiday season in general. Here in North America, we don’t have too many wildlife species that are red. There …
Living Shorelines Build Resilient Coasts
A History of Living Shorelines in Maryland What is a living shoreline? Well, many people have a general idea. But for those that are unfamiliar, the term ‘living shoreline’ defines …
Slowing Down Streams for Salmon
It’s late fall, and coho salmon are seesawing their strong bodies upstream — their flashy silver sides stained a dark maroon as the fish prepare to spawn. With climate change …
Delivering Schools of Salmon
“So you’re the Egg Lady”, was the greeting I received as I entered Corbett Elementary School on a bright but cold November afternoon. I had called ahead to inform the …
Climate, Wildlife, and Justice in the Build Back Better Act
Last week, the House of Representatives moved forward on a sweeping legislative package that would enact a broad range of items including transformational investments in climate action and a clean, …
Reconsidering Thanksgiving
As many Americans gather this week with family and friends to mark Thanksgiving, we want to take the time to recognize the different meanings this day holds for Indigenous Peoples. …
Cheatgrass Threatens Wildlife, Western Lands, and Rural Communities
Invading Americas grasslands Although it has never been cast as the villain in any of the great Westerns produced in Hollywood, Bromus tectorum — commonly known as cheatgrass — is …
New Flood Resilience Report Highlights Risk at the Community Level
Changing environmental conditions — including increased impacts from climate change-driven sea level rise, land subsidence, and more — all factor into a community’s risk of flooding. More and more areas …
A Carbon Pollution Fee Would Strengthen Historic Climate Legislation
After being on the back burner for the last several years or more, climate policy is suddenly making headlines and headway on multiple fronts. As part of his participation in …
COP26: A Pivotal Moment for the U.S. and Climate
Among all the heightened bustle and activity of climate action since President Biden took office this year is the United Nations 26th annual Climate Change Conference, or COP26. Postponed until …
