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RIVER SKJERN WETLANDS RESTORATION
In 2001, Denmark turned a 19-km straight river into a 26-km winding one, but decades later researchers found nature was still struggling to rebuild what humans had destroyed- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmon
- By the mid-2010s, California agencies had placed more than 200,000 tons of gravel below Keswick Dam, restoring egg-laying habitat for endangered salmon
- In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- 2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlinesTwo New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Lou...12 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- Hidden in Uganda's swamps, this 4-foot-tall bird looks like a living dinosaur, complete with a fearsome hooked bill and a machine-gun-like call; scientists still don't fully understand its strange evolutionUganda’s shoebill is one of Africa’s strangest birds, standing up to 140 centimeters tall with a huge hooked bill built for catching large ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- 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...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gatesThe Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authori...06 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
- A Record-Breaking Beast: How night hunters hauled a massive alligator from Mississippi watersA Mississippi crew captured the state's largest alligator, weighing 802.5 pounds. This prehistoric reptile measured an impressive 14 feet a...05 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...04 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- California's Tule River tribe had not had beavers on its southern Sierra Nevada lands for decades; now a family of seven is back in the South Fork Tule River watershedIn a historic move, the Tule River Tribe has embraced ancient pictographs to spearhead their beaver restoration project. Reintroducing thes...04 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- 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 ...04 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flamesBeavers, once a dominant presence in North America, shaped resilient ecosystems that thrived as they created vast wetland habitats. Their n...04 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...30 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- In 1863, a deadly US massacre killed hundreds of Native Americans. 160 years later, the Shoshone are restoring the site of the attackIn 1863, the Bear River Massacre became the deadliest slaughter of Native Americans in US history, leaving hundreds of Shoshone men, women ...28 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
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