Izembek: Land of Plenty
February 21, 2019 —
One of Alaska's remotest refuges is home to a rich array of wildlife and habitats. It soon could also see its first road.
Conservation
Migrating Birds May Be Spreading an Invasive Pest That Decimates Forests
February 20, 2019 —
The hemlock woolly adelgid is moving north, and feathers could be providing the perfect ride, experiments show.
Congress Is Set to Pass a Massive Conservation Bill With Big Wins for Birds
February 20, 2019 —
The sweeping, bipartisan legislation promotes migratory bird habitat, creates new wilderness areas, and permanently renews the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Beloved Wildlife Sanctuaries in Limbo as Trump Declares Border Emergency
February 15, 2019 —
Congress voted to block planned barriers at biodiversity hotspots, including the National Butterfly Center. Will the president wall them off anyway?
Fat, Flightless, and Funny, Kākāpō Make the Internet a Much Better Place
February 12, 2019 —
With a savvy social media presence, caretakers of the endangered parrots have created an utterly delightful, conservation-focused corner of the web.
John Dingell Leaves an Incredible Conservation Legacy
February 08, 2019 —
In an unparalleled career, the Michigan congressman laid the foundation for modern environmental protection in America.
The Golden-cheeked Warbler Is Still Endangered, Federal Judge Rules
February 08, 2019 —
Developers have lost the latest fight in their battle to delist the species, which breeds only in Texas Hill Country.
After the Government Shutdown, Scientists Are Scrambling to Catch Up
February 07, 2019 —
Some projects are behind and others will be missed entirely. Meanwhile, everyone is wondering whether another shutdown is around the bend.
An Avian Cholera Outbreak at the Salton Sea Has Killed Thousands of Birds
February 05, 2019 —
Officials are working hard to contain the disease, but they worry that future outbreaks could be worsened by the sea’s continued deterioration.
