In the early 1900s, many wildlife populations across the country were decreasing, often as a result from human activities. An American conservation leader lamented at the time, “wildlife doesn’t vote … Read more
Conservation
Living Near Nature is Linked to Lower Healthcare Costs
Human well-being and nature are inextricably linked. Parks, natural areas, and neighborhood green spaces improve our quality of life and provide numerous health, social, economic, and ecological benefits to individuals … Read more
Closing the Door on Invasive Species
Many years ago, a friend and I landed our boat on the beach at Sterling Park on Lake Erie. Setting up decoys to hunt for waterfowl, we stepped into the chilly … Read more
2022 Wood Furniture Scorecard Reveals Promising Trends in Responsible Wood Sourcing
One of the greatest threats to forests is environmentally harmful and unsustainable logging practices — including illegal logging, which is an epidemic in some parts of the world. The furniture … Read more
Pilot Oyster Retrofit Installed in the Choptank River
An Oyster Retrofit is a novel approach to green-gray infrastructure and adapt to sea level rise. This concept was developed by scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental … Read more
Predator Impacts on the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease — a disease caused by misfolded proteins in the brain — impacting cervids, such as deer, elk, and moose, across the … Read more
Urban Water Providers Protect Water for Wildlife
For over a century, the Wasatch Mountainous expanse of Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, Parleys, and City Creek Canyons has served as Salt Lake City’s municipal watersheds, one of the oldest … Read more
Mine-scarred Land and Orange Rivers–a Story of Land Degradation and Reclamation in Pennsylvania
Over 5,000 abandoned underground mines dot the landscape in Pennsylvania. And although these underground channels are near invisible from the surface, there is one identifying factor you can’t miss. Bright … Read more
Conservation Work Benefits from Many Hands
We’ve been at it again! A summer spent in the field carrying out focused restoration work to retain water on the landscape for longer. Together with volunteers, we’ve covered a … Read more
In Unforgettable Bits and Pieces: How Three National Parks Stole My Heart
This summer took me to three of the nation’s natural treasures: Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Teton, and Isle Royale National Parks. Three completely different parts of the country, and each … Read more
