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Beavers in Switzerland built dams in 16 streams that were disturbed by humans. Their hard work slowed down water and helped restore aquatic wildlife- North Carolina removed invasive carp from Lake Mattamuskeet in a restoration effort; an earlier removal campaign increased water clarity more than fourfold and expanded underwater grasses by 16,000 acres
- Chicago’s lost wetlands are coming back. Here’s how scientists, beavers and muskrats are rebuilding the Calumet region
- In 2021 it was raining fish in Texas: How a storm sparked a social media frenzy and a strange wildlife mystery wrapped in theoriesIn a remarkable event on December 29, 2021, Texarkana residents witnessed an astonishing phenomenon as fish fell from the sky. An abundance...11 Oct, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- 3,000 North Yorkshire locals raised about £400,000 to purchase Long Lands Common, protected it from development; now it serves as a natural ecosystem for animalsResidents of North Yorkshire raised funds to buy Long Lands Common and prevent its development. About 3,000 individuals invested in communi...06 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- One meteorite crash thousands of years ago, created a mysterious lake. Its water can turn pink and red due to a strange phenomenon under the surfaceA meteorite impact thousands of years ago created a remarkable lake in Maharashtra, but the crater is only part of what makes it unusual. T...02 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Over 40 turtles were rescued from a dying Pennsylvania lake in 2025; now, after a massive cleanup, they’re finally returning to the water they once called homeIn a notable restoration project, Crystal Lake in Pennsylvania faced pollution and sediment challenges. While draining the lake, residents ...29 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- Perdue Farms invested $300,000 in Chesapeake Conservation in 2023. The project reached 40 farmers and cut Nitrogen, Phosphorus and sediment pollutionA three-year project is helping poultry farmers in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware protect the Chesapeake Bay from farm runoff. Forty f...24 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare islandSince 2002, dredgers on the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana have adopted a groundbreaking sediment placement technique. This has resul...24 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 2003, Florida reused 6,000 tons of concrete rubble in Pensacola Bay: The material helped build a 7-acre oyster reef, and seagrass later spread to 2.5 acresDowntown Pensacola has witnessed an inspiring transformation through Project GreenShores, which repurposed recycled concrete rubble into a ...24 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- Alaska is checking boats for this tiny invader. Here’s why one mussel has scientists worriedWhat if one tiny mussel could trigger a massive problem for Alaska’s lakes, rivers and water infrastructure? Let's dig deeper to find out m...22 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlifeA five-year experiment in North Yorkshire shows how beavers can reshape ecosystems while helping manage floodwater. Two beavers built six d...20 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1995, 31 grey wolves returned to Wyoming's Yellowstone Park; decades later, 9 beaver colonies are thriving as willow forests recover and erosion risks fallIn 1995, wildlife experts decided to reintroduce the grey wolf in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. What followed was nothing short of a miracle. ...20 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- In 1991, scientists used red dye to trace weedkiller in a Washington river choked by milfoil; the study reported a 99% decline in milfoil and up to 1,000% more native plantsResearchers used a red dye to precisely track herbicide application in Washington's Pend Oreille River. This innovative method allowed for ...18 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public parkSeoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the ci...18 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- China used a 480m fish bypass channel to solve migratory habitat blockage on a 134km canal; the result transformed fragmented waterways into thriving aquatic corridorsChina’s 480-meter fish bypass is turning an engineering barrier into a route for wildlife. Built alongside a 134-kilometer canal, the passa...17 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were goneGovernment bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim...17 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- In 2016, Ed Sheeran transformed 1 ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow. 5 years later, 14,000 trees had been planted and wildlife was thriving across the estateEd Sheeran has undertaken a rewilding project on his Suffolk property as part of his commitment to wildlife and environmental conservation....15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- This beautiful floating flower was introduced as an ornamental plant. Now it chokes rivers, dams, and creeks across the worldNigeria is grappling with serious ecological and economic hurdles due to the spread of the invasive water hyacinth weed. This aggressive pl...11 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
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