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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Most of Louisiana's Rabbit Island was flooded in 2020; after crews restored 102 acres of nesting habitat, birds built more than 11,600 nests in the first seasonRabbit Island, located in southwestern Louisiana, is undergoing an extensive restoration project aimed at reviving habitats for colonial wa...- Yosemite had lost its red-legged frogs; in 2016, teams began restoring the population, and 10 years later, the program reached 10,000 releases as recovery continuesThe successful reintroduction of California red-legged frogs to Yosemite marks a significant achievement in conservation efforts that began...
- More than 5,500 volunteers classified Florida wildlife photos; over 1 million classifications recorded 43 species across 14 management areasIn the Everglades, thousands of enthusiastic volunteers have played a pivotal role in wildlife identification through camera trap images. S...
- Python at Taj Mahal: 7-foot-long snake found at India's most visited tourist place in a washroomA snake rescue operation was launched at the Taj Mahal after a CISF personnel spotted a large reptile in a staff washroom. The incident als...
- In 2024, 1,865 volunteers reviewed underwater videos; cameras recorded 4 fish species missed by traditional trapsThe Where's Walleye? project showcases how researchers leveraged traditional fish traps and high-tech underwater cameras to refine fish sur...
- Connecticut restored 34 acres of damaged salt marsh in 2022; two years later, native grasses were thriving, and shorebirds were nesting on newly built moundsA major salt marsh restoration project at Great Meadows Marsh in Connecticut is showing promising results for coastal wildlife and biodiver...
- Around 2,000 seabirds have washed ashore in California. Is intense El Niño reshaping marine life along the Pacific Coast?Pacific Wildlife Care is treating an unprecedented number of seabirds suffering from starvation this year. The increase is attributed to cl...
- Western Union terminates Intermex deal after approval snagWestern Union has scrapped its agreement to acquire US-based money transfer firm Intermex for about $500 million after failing to secure re...
- California replaced a fish-blocking pipe on Fort Goff Creek with a bridge in 2014; later monitoring found 64 Chinook salmon nests upstreamIn California, the removal of the culvert on Fort Goff Creek has significantly enhanced fish passage, particularly for salmon. Completed in...
- California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionairesCalifornia's rejection of Proposition 40 marks a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape, as voters dismissed a billionaire tax i...
- California's Great America to shut down after 50 years. Which Six Flags parks are still operating in the state?California's Great America in Santa Clara will celebrate its final operating year in 2027 after 50 years. Guests can revisit favorite attra...
- US sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled ridersThe US Justice Department sued Lyft on Monday, alleging the ride-hailing services provider discriminated against passengers with disabiliti...
- In 2017, California replaced a fish-blocking road crossing on Upper Green Valley Creek; surveys later found 136 young steelhead upstream of the former barrierIn 2017, engineers undertook a significant project to replace an old culvert that hindered fish migration in Upper Green Valley Creek. The ...
- For 20 years, a road culvert blocked fish in California’s Sharber-Peckham Creek; crews replaced it in 2016, and 2017 monitoring found 740 juvenile coho upstreamIn Northern California, a four-foot metal pipe had hindered salmon migration for two decades. After its replacement, juvenile coho salmon g...
- Environmental groups embrace AI, even as they warn of data center impactsEnvironmental organisations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance conservation efforts and analyze ecological data...
- US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballotsThe U.S. Department of Justice has requested to dismiss its lawsuit against California regarding alleged noncitizen ballots. This decision ...
- In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of waterThe Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for mili...
- Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on California voter rolls, analysis findsA recent analysis by UCLA found that over 40% of names flagged as noncitizen voters in California are absent from voter rolls. In addition,...
- In 2026, Texas deployed 400 tons of concrete railroad ties off Port O’Connor; the material was arranged into two piles at an artificial reef siteIn April 2026, Texas took a significant step by deploying 400 tonnes of concrete railroad ties to form two artificial reef piles. This proj...
- Beginning in 1974, North American conservationists released more than 6,000 captive-bred peregrine falcons; by the late 1990s, at least 1,650 breeding pairs had been restoredOnce teetering on the brink of extinction in North America due to harmful pesticides and loss of natural habitats, the peregrine falcons ha...
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