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For 100 years, a dam trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste in Montana. Engineers removed it; what happened to the river next was remarkableA century-old dam on Montana’s Clark Fork River trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste, raising concerns about pollution and t...
Billionaire George Kaiser helped turn a neglected Arkansas River waterfront into a $465 million park. Millions now visit itSituated along Tulsa's riverfront, Gathering Place represents an ambitious transformation into a bustling community hub. Designed to combat...
India miffed over 'Ukrainian' drone strike on oil tankerAa Ukrainian drone assault targeted the Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, carrying Indian citizens off the coast of Sochi. Fortunately, all 23 ...
The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...
Billionaire couple bought a $40 million abandoned power plant site. Now they are spending $410 million turning it into a public parkAustin and Allison McChord purchased an abandoned power plant in Norwalk with plans for transformation. Their vision includes creating a pu...
In 1956, Houston postman Jeff McKissack began building with things he found on roadsides; 23 years later, those materials filled a strange 3,000-square-foot mazeJeff McKissack, a retired mail carrier, built the Orange Show in Houston over 23 years. He used various found materials to create a vibrant...
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have donated about $4.7 billion so far. But it is still a drop in the bucket for the Amazon founderJeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have pledged an impressive $25 million to bolster ocean conservation initiatives across various Pacific natio...
In 2004, Virginia turned dredged fossil shells into 85 acres of oyster reef in one river; later monitoring counted 76.2 million live oysters on the restored reefsIn 2004, an 85-acre reef network was built in the Great Wicomico River using dredged fossil oyster shells. Monitoring revealed that this re...
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 ...
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
How do you repair damaged peatland? An 18-year effort restoring over 800 hectares on England’s Dartmoor offers a lessonEighteen years after the Duchy began supporting restoration, work continues to protect Dartmoor’s ancient carbon stores. Updates published ...
Oysters disappeared from Ireland's Dublin Bay for 200 years; now 18,000 of them are restoring water purity and reducing coastal erosionOysters are more than fine dining choices; they can also restore ecosystems and purify water. After disappearing from Dublin Bay for over 2...
In 2020, Mastercard and partners launched a plan to restore 100 million trees. The initiative later expanded to support local restoration projectsThe Priceless Planet Coalition was founded in 2020 to restore 100 million trees globally within five years. Conservation International and ...
In 2024, Arup invested £1 million in a UK wildland project. Its funding supported restoration across 71.24 hectares and secured 10,000 tonnes of carbon removal creditsIn 2024, Arup invested £1 million in Nattergal’s Boothby Wildland project in Lincolnshire, supporting restoration activity across 71.24 hec...
Aviva committed £38 million to a 100-year UK rainforest partnership. The long-term programme aims to restore lost habitats and develop new nature-based revenue streamsAviva has committed £38 million to a 100-year partnership focused on restoring temperate rainforest across the UK. Under the Atlantic Rainf...
In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
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...
In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...