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An unlikely coalition to protect Colorado’s Dolores River
The Dolores River winds north out of Dolores, Colorado, starting in the ponderosa forests at 7,000 feet and meandering its way through red rock layers until it reaches the Colorado River, east of Moab, Utah. But in dry years, there is barely any water in the river. Most of the water from the Dolores River…
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An unlikely coalition to protect Colorado’s Dolores River
The Dolores River winds north out of Dolores, Colorado, starting in the ponderosa forests at 7,000 feet and meandering its way through red rock layers until it reaches the Colorado River, east of Moab, Utah. But in dry years, there is barely any water in the river. Most of the water from the Dolores River…
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Association works to reduce cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Sunapee
Valley News – Association works to reduce cyanobacteria blooms on Lake Sunapee Features > Science Valley News Staff Writer Published: 11/29/2023 4:26:30 AM Modified: 11/29/2023 4:26:03 AM SUNAPEE — Despite a record number of cyanobacteria blooms across the state this year, Lake Sunapee saw none. The last bloom in the lake was in 2019, according…
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Brazil to Propose Conservation Fund for Tropical Rainforests at COP28
New data published this week, suggesting that Amazon deforestation dropped 55% in one year, puts Brasília in a strong negotiating position to push for a conservation fund at the upcoming UN climate summit. — Brazil is set to launch a global conservation fund to protect tropical forests such as the Amazon and offer compensation to…
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Richardson Bay monitors cite signs of eelgrass recovery
Eelgrass health in Richardson Bay might be taking a turn toward recovery — news that was met with cautious optimism this month by the bay’s managers. The most recent findings on the health of the eelgrass were presented to the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency board at a special meeting on Nov. 16. Overall, researchers found…
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State ramps-up effort to stop venomous fire ants in their tracks
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Detection dogs, chemical baits and a biosecurity control zone are all being rolled out in northern NSW to stop fire ants from spreading further into the state. Last week, five red fire ant nests were located in South Murwillumbah, 13 kilometres south of the Queensland border. It’s…
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Partnering with animals to tackle the climate crisis at COP28
(Dubai, UAE — 28 November 2023) – IFAW will be on-site in Dubai for COP28 next week, urging governments and other stakeholders to recognize the critical role wildlife conservation can play in supercharging the urgent efforts needed to confront the climate crisis. The 28th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change,…
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The Royal Flush: How a King County Project Turns Our Waste Into a Rich Environmental and Agricultural Resource
by Alex Garland In eastern King County, a mountainside forest holds an unlikely approach to sustainability and ecological restoration. There, a decades-long project converts poop into profit, yielding bigger trees and potentially lowering taxes. For over 40 years, the King County Loop Biosolids Program has transformed our sewage and wastewater into Loop®, a nutrient-rich organic…
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Growth of data centers in Virginia worry some lawmakers, environmental groups
RICHMOND — Virginia is home to the largest data center market in the world, but citizens and lawmakers have urged leaders to temper the onslaught of development and consider the impact. Data centers have brought hundreds of millions in tax revenue and thousands of jobs to Northern Virginia, and increasingly, other areas of the state. But…
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CWF Invites Nominations for Canadian Conservation Achievement Awards
OTTAWA, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is now inviting nominations for several national conservation awards. “Nominate your nature heroes now and celebrate wildlife conservation with us,” said Rick Bates, CEO of CWF. “This is an opportunity to showcase volunteers and professionals in communities across Canada who are committed to…
