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Illinois drained two lakes for farmland for about 70 years; after conservationists bought Emiquon in 2000 and began restoring the wetlands, spring waterbird counts exceeded 119,000Since its transformation from farmland into a flourishing wetland began in 2000, Emiquon Preserve has seen extraordinary returns in wildlif...- GTA 6 to bring animated TV entertainment inside the game? Here's what trailer showsRockstar Games has revealed Macca & Friends, an animated show that players can watch on GTA 6's fictional Weazel television network. The te...
- 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...
- 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...
- Researchers tested tobacco plants engineered to emit isoprene; after 10 days, hornworms feeding on those leaves were smaller than those on ordinary plantsResearch conducted at Michigan State University revealed that isoprene emissions from plants deter pest herbiory effectively. This chemical...
- Alligator hunts, a superyacht chase and a possible Kodak Black cameo: What Rockstar's new GTA 6 screenshots revealThe latest GTA 6 screenshots offer a glimpse into the game and what it could offer. It features two main protagonists. It also shows some s...
- Two Iowa families donated adjoining properties totaling 21 acres for wildlife; the land was transferred to county conservation for public useA heartwarming act in Pocahontas County, Iowa, sees neighbors John and Sally Pascal team up with Gail Ewan to donate land for a new 21-acre...
- A two-feet “leopard eel” was hiding in US swamps; Scientists took years to identify itAn eel-like animal with spotted markings and frilly gills had been turning up in Florida and Alabama waters for years. In 2018, scientists ...
- Cornell scientists divided 3 ponds into different plant plots; some had more methane in the water, yet gas escaping into the air did not increase as expectedRecent findings from Cornell University reveal the crucial role freshwater plants play in regulating greenhouse gas emissions in pond ecosy...
- In 2021, Epic Games co-founder Mark Rein donated 83 acres in North Carolina; how his gift helped create a 241-acre nature preserveThe donated 83 acres adjoined a 158-acre that the conservancy had purchased in 2018, according to reports. Combining the two parcels create...
- Scientists set up 45 artificial ponds near St. Louis and studied them for 7 years; even when ponds got the same species, the order they arrived changed the outcomeA recent examination of 45 plastic cattle tanks has shed light on the significant role that species arrival order plays in biodiversity. Ta...
- In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bearsIn the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedica...
- Pakistan: United Nations report exposes flaws in Sindh's water managementSindh’s water management system is struggling with outdated rules, weak data and growing gaps between official allocations and actual water...
- Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
- In 2024, Steve and Connie Ballmer gave $25 million to support US National parks; here's where the money is intended to make a differenceSteve and Connie Ballmer donated $25 million in 2024 to support America’s national parks. The National Park Foundation planned to direct th...
- Cox Enterprises conservation deal: Why 4,400 acres at South Carolina's Clarendon Farms will remain wildCox Enterprises has successfully safeguarded approximately 4,400 acres in Clarendon Farms, South Carolina. This pivotal conservation initia...
- Courts cannot be unmindful when precious water bodies remain unprotected: SCThe Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of protecting water bodies as a vital resource for drinking water. It directed all states a...
- Australia’s 1,140-tonne, 79-meter shipwreck gets transformed into the largest floating mangrove forest, creating a haven for marine wildlifeAn abandoned ship called the SS Ayrfield in Homebush Bay has become a unique floating forest. Once a coal transport vessel, the ship was le...
- Connecticut began clearing an invasive reed from Highstead Pond in 2012; 98% was killed, and by 2017 native plant richness around the pond had increased 39%Highstead Preserve embarked on an ambitious multi-year project aimed at controlling the invasive common reed to foster the growth of native...
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