A Planned Black Bear Hunt Could Destroy Nearly 40 Years of Conservation Conservation groups and Louisiana leaders are at odds as the state wildlife agency seeks to revive black bear hunting By Marlena Williams October 1, 2024 In this story: bears, endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, animal rights
How to Celebrate National Public Lands Day Without Leaving Your Home Eight books and films that will transport you to some of America’s most iconic landscapes By Sara Hashemi September 22, 2024 In this story: public lands, America's National Parks, national forests, outdoor recreation, adventure
The Siting of an Offshore Wind Port Raises New Conflicts in Maine Coastal residents are conflicted over the planned location of a facility that advocates say will help launch Maine's offshore wind industry By Annie Ropeik August 31, 2024 In this story: offshore wind, renewable energy, oceans, land use, wetlands
In Praise of the Wilderness Act On its 60th birthday, this landmark American conservation law is more valuable than ever By Jason Mark August 30, 2024 In this story: public lands, national forests, national parks, wildlife, saving wild places
We're gonna live with water for the rest of our lives A poem by Erika Meitner August 29, 2024 In this story: poem, oceans
Here’s How the New Old-Growth Amendment Could Put Forests at Risk Conservation groups say federal agencies are missing an opportunity to save remaining old growth By Lindsey Botts August 28, 2024 In this story: forests, national forests, ecosystems, saving wild places, public lands
What Would Happen to Science if the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Were Broken Up? Project 2025 proposes dismantling NOAA. Scientists and conservationists say the idea is “fraught with peril.” By Katherine Irving August 21, 2024 In this story: oceans
Conservation Groups Say Project 2025 Would Gut Wildlife and Public Land Protections Here's a look at how the far right plan would impact environmental regulations and conservation efforts By Lindsey Botts August 20, 2024 In this story: public lands, wildlife
Humanity Is Pushing This Prehistoric Fish Toward Extinction Advocates launch legal fight to protect imperiled Atlantic sturgeon By Kyle Bagenstose August 13, 2024 In this story: endangered species, marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places
Community Science Ignites Hope for Bumble Bee Conservation Local conservationists are collecting important data that help researchers and land managers protect the bees Text and photographs by Anne Readel August 1, 2024 In this story: bees, science, endangered species