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Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...- Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recoveredFeral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetatio...
- California began removing invasive brook trout near Independence Lake in 2005; a study found young Lahontan cutthroat trout survival increased from 4% to 12%In the Sierra Nevada, Lahontan cutthroat trout have struggled due to competition from non-native brook trout. A study conducted between 200...
- He spent 50 years protecting Yosemite, then dug his own grave and planted Sequoias around itGalen Clark arrived in Yosemite seeking health benefits and became its first guardian while promoting conservation efforts. He measured the...
- In 2014, Arizona used fish poison to clear an invasive fish from Virgin River after mechanical removal methods failed. Then the red shiner came backFor years, conservationists waged a relentless battle against the invasive red shiner in the Virgin River. Initial rotenone treatments show...
- Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
- 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 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
- California, world's 4th-largest economy, in Trump’s crosshairs as he plans to sell off land in mountain townsCalifornia public lands are facing a major threat as a new Senate bill could lead to the sell-off of up to 3 million acres, putting iconic ...
- 'Hell no, insane': A proposal for millions of acres of land under Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill sparks outrageA draft proposal in US President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' regarding the sale of millions of acres of public land has sparked ma...
- Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior DepartmentTyler Hassen, a Texas oil executive, is reorganizing the Interior Department. He has ties to the energy sector and Russia. Concerns arise a...
- Trump targets California water policy as he prepares to tour LA fire damagePresident Donald Trump focuses on California's water policy during his visit to the wildfire damage, advocating for rerouting more water to...
- Biden moves to restrict drilling, renewables in the U.S. West to help struggling bird species
- Environmentalists warn of intent to sue over snail species living near Nevada lithium mineEnvironmentalists are planning to sue US wildlife officials for not listing the Kings River pyrg, a tiny snail near a Nevada lithium mine, ...
- Vinod Gupta: Bill & Hillary Clinton's good friend back in the role of serial entrepreneurFor Indian American serial entrepreneur Vinod Gupta, political connections are now on the top of his 'don't-do' list.
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