IN: Endangered Species & Wildlife
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Indiana bobcats in the crosshairs, again
After years of trying and failing, Indiana lawmakers have put bobcats in the crosshairs. The decision forces the Indiana Department of Natural …
Wetlands at stake in southside Indy industrial development
Residents living directly south of Indianapolis could see their water quality change with a proposed land-use project that's getting some pushback…
Indiana Wild Turkeys: A Model for New Conservation Efforts
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, many may not realize a century ago, wild turkeys were near extinction. Conservation groups point to their …
Federal Bill Could Stabilize IN Monarch Butterfly Population
The number of Midwestern monarch butterflies has declined rapidly in recent decades, but a new bill pending in Congress could stabilize their …
Expert: Don't Give Bats a Bad Rap
INDIANAPOLIS - Halloween has given bats a bad rap, and bats' reported connection to the origins of COVID-19 has certainly not helped. However…
Indiana Bird Watchers Contributing to Global Count
INDIANAPOLIS – If you want to contribute to more than a century of science about the feathered friends in your community, the Audubon Society's …
Beautiful Springtime Trees Causing Ugly Problem in Hoosier State
INDIANAPOLIS – Drive around Indiana, or anywhere in the Midwest, and you're likely to see some trees that turn green early and have a beautiful …
IN Farmers Urged to "Bee-Aware" of Pollinators
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana is one of the top soybean producing states in the country, and a major endeavor is under way to educate farmers about …
Bill Watch: Hoosier Lawmakers Tackle Environmental Issues
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers will consider several bills that are important to the environment this legislative session. They cover solar…
2018: Year to Clean Up the Great Lakes
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Clean-water advocates say they’re are hoping 2018 will be a year of better water quality in the Great Lakes and …
Old Trees Targeted in Upcoming Timber Sale
BROWN COUNTY, Ind. – As the date approaches for the start of logging of 300 acres in the Yellowwood Backcountry Area of Indiana, Brown County …
Challenge Under Way to Protect Monarchs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – If you've ever watched the process of a caterpillar becoming a vividly colorful Monarch butterfly, you probably have an …