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In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
- In 2014, Nevada agencies began poisoning 44 miles of waterway after hand-removal failed; they later released about 400 native troutThe recovery of a native trout population in a Nevada river spans fifteen arduous years, marked by extensive measures. After exploratory dr...
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...
- Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...
- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonIn an initiative aimed at revitalizing the spawning grounds for the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon, California has been transporting ...
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmonThe construction of dams along the Sacramento River hindered the natural flow of gravel that is essential for salmon spawning. Efforts are ...
- Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
- Bill Gates owns more US farmland than any other private individual, report shows his massive land empire spans nearly 20 statesBill Gates' vast farmland holdings across the United States have sparked widespread curiosity. An eye-catching Instagram post illustrated h...
- In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...
- In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
- India's Asiatic lion population rises from 523 to 891: Bhupender YadavIndia's Asiatic lion population has significantly increased from 523 in 2015 to 891. Project Lion, launched in 2020, aims for long-term con...
- Asiatic lion population up from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025: Bhupender YadavIn a significant conservation milestone, India's Asiatic lion population soared to 891 by 2025. This achievement reflects a robust commitme...
- Gujarat plans 100-hectare enclosure for lions involved in human attacksGujarat forest department will house lions involved in human attacks in a special enclosure. Work has begun to create this designated area ...
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...
- The story of Kazakhstan's lost Turan tigers: Hunted to extinction, now making a comeback after 70 yearsTigers are returning to Kazakhstan's wilderness after a 70-year absence. An adult female Amur tiger named Umit was released into the Ile-Ba...
- Human-wildlife conflict: Parliamentary panel backs AI, drones and GIS for mitigationInnovative tools like GIS and AI are being explored to enhance responses to human-wildlife conflicts. The committee emphasized strategies f...
- Meet the King Snake: A non-venomous reptile that hunts and eats venomous snakes; here's how it kills its preyMeet the king snake, a non-venomous North American reptile that hunts, kills and eats venomous snakes including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths ...
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