The draft 2023 Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and its accompanying draft environmental impact statement reflects new science and changes in wolf populations and management since the state released its previous plan in 2003. Its release launches a 60-day public comment window that ends on Dec. 19. .apg-support-local-wrapper { border-radius: 5px; background-color: #E6E6E6; padding:…

Wisconsin-based Rockline Industries, one of the world’s leading producers of coffee filters and consumer wet wipes, recently revealed that it has reached a major conservation milestone by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of its plants in Booneville and Springdale by 36%. This reduction was the result of a comprehensive sustainability strategy that included participation in…

NYSDEC Provided Photos/Canva UTICA, N.Y. — Although they can be perceived as scary little creatures, there is a week dedicated to raising awareness of the critical role of bats in the environment. Oct. 24 through Oct. 31 is Bat Week.  A bat’s main ecosystem service is insect pest control. Some bats, depending on their diets,…

A wet year and major conservation efforts are paying off in the short term for the Colorado River, with California, Arizona and Nevada on track to conserve a record 1 million acre-feet of water or more by the end of 2023, officials announced last week. That is an enormous amount of water: about 325 billion…

From one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the contiguous U.S. to the largest tributary of the Columbia River, Idaho’s rivers are not only breathtaking natural wonders, but also critical components of the state’s environment, economy and recreational opportunities. Agriculture, tourism and commerce all rely on Idaho’s diverse range of rivers, but what happens when…

Date: Monday, October 23, 2023Contact: [email protected] ANCHORAGE — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped up a multi-day visit to Alaska today, where she highlighted how historic resources from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are supporting Alaska’s Tribal communities by bolstering climate resiliency, investing in co-stewardship and salmon conservation, and strengthening local economies. To date, the…

Conservation Florida, a leading nonprofit that works to preserve and protect Florida’s natural resources and environment, is launching a new docuseries, Protect Our Paradise, along with Crawford Entertainment and the Discover Florida Channel. The six-episode series will stream globally on the Discover Florida Channel. It explores Florida’s wild and unique destinations and spotlights the more…

Bengaluru: Challenging the constitutionality of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023 in the Supreme Court, former civil servants and conservationists urged the court to declare the new Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023 “null and void”. They said it is in violation of several fundamental rights guaranteed under the constitution, as well as under the “established principles…

The Biden-Harris Administration continues to take bold action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis and to protect our lands and waters for future generations. This ambitious climate and conservation agenda is evident in the recently released National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR), which sets an affirmative U.S. agenda for the Arctic over…

Tico Coffee Roasters CEO Mariana Faerron with freshly roasted coffee beans on Oct. 12, 2023, in Campbell, Calif. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) For countless Bay Area residents, a cup of coffee is an essential part of their day — that steaming wake-up jolt in the morning or a refreshing cold brew during an afternoon…