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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IN: Endangered Species & Wildlife

The bobcat was recognized as an endangered species in Indiana until 2005. (Adobe stock)

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 …

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A report analyzing the Lower Fall Creek and Pleasant Run Region by the White River Alliance says stream assessments reveal 53% of evaluated waterways do not meet state water quality standards.<br />(Adobe Stock)
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…

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Indiana has maintained an average of four wild turkeys per square mile in recent years. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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Milkweed is a necessary part of the monarch breeding cycle, as caterpillars can only eat from that specific plant. Due to human disruption, the prevalence of milkweed has dropped, impacting the butterfly's breeding process. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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Bats are slow to reproduce, which makes it difficult to recover disturbed populations. (Ryan Hodnett/Flickr)
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…

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Compilers counted a record number of snowy owls in Indiana during the 2018 Christmas Bird Count. (USFWS Midwest/Flickr)
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 …

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Pear trees have been showing up in places where they weren't intentionally planted. (in.gov)  Pear trees have been showing up in places where they weren't intentionally planted. (in.gov)
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 …

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A collaborative effort is under way to protect honeybees. (ncdag.gov)
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 …

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Advocates are asking for more oversight of confined animal feeding operations. (hecweb.org)
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…

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Plastic waste is broken down by currents and sunlight and is often ingested by wildlife. (usgs.gov)
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 …

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A timber sale in some of Indiana's most popular forests begins on Nov. 9. (Dave Simcox)
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 …

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Pollinators such as butterflies, certain birds and bats are an integral part of the health of natural ecosystems and agriculture. (Pixabay)
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 …

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