In the depths of Macquarie Harbor, on the remote west coast of Tasmania, a battle for survival is unfolding beneath the waves. The Maugean Skate (Zearaja maugeana), one of the world’s most endangered fish species, teeters on the brink of extinction, with scientists saying there is less than a decade left before it disappears from…

I’m an ethno-ecologist studying the cultural value and sustainability of wildlife use by traders and traditional healers in South Africa. I am also a traditional healer myself. In southern Africa, traditional healers use plant and animal materials, known as umuthi, that might come from endangered species such as lions and pangolins. This can create tension…

Giving back is something David Andes ’65 learned early in life while sitting in Sunday services at Elon Community Church, where his father, The Rev. Dr. William J. Andes ’35, served as pastor. The tradition of tithing appealed to Andes who went on to give back to his alma mater, his profession and his community.…

Hibernating bats photo courtesy of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 04:30 pm Annual Halloween Week observance raises public awareness to help reduce human disturbance to endangered & threatened bats Submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation In observance of the internationally recognized Bat Week (Oct.…

The Clinton County Conservation Foundation Fundraising Banquet is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the foundation on Saturday, Nov. 4, a news release says. This event provides an opportunity to enjoy good food and support the environmental education programs and facilities of Clinton County Conservation. The dinner, live auction and raffles will be held in Haring…

MORRISON – The Whiteside Forum continues its 2023-2024 season with guest expert Brian Ritter speaking about “Conservation: Nahant Marsh, the Mississippi River, and Beyond” on Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The free event will begin at 2 p.m. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. Ritter…

McHenry County Conservation District is seeking nominations for individuals who have been conservation champions for the public lands of McHenry County. To nominate someone for a Conservation Champion or Legacy Award, download and submit an electronic nomination form at mccd.me/conservationawards. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 31. The Conservation Champion Award recognizes individuals who have…

EDWARDSVILLE — A Saturday morning excursion to Poag Sand Prairie offered a chance to enjoy the fall weather while helping the environment. HeartLands Conservancy (HLC) hosted a prairie seed volunteer event at the prairie, located at 4836 Street Car Road in Edwardsville. About 10 volunteers were on hand to spread native prairie seeds specifically curated…

BEIJING: Chinese police handled around 260,000 criminal cases involving the damaging of environmental and resource conservation from January 2018 to June 2023, according to a report by the State Council. PROTECTING MOTHER NATURE This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023, shows a view of an ecological management project of Shuifu River at a modern…

  Newcomb, NY – The Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb played host this month to Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve’s annual meeting and 2023 award presentations. The Paul Schaefer Wilderness Award, named after 20th century wilderness preservation leader Paul Schaefer, was presented to Steven Englebright. Englebright represented the Assembly’s 4th District on Long…