Cultural Resources
Report: CA giant sequoia groves in peril after megafires
Two new studies find that without sustained intervention, California may permanently lose big sections of old-growth giant sequoia groves. The …
Grants boost environmental education and restoration in Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $271,000 in grants for environmental education projects across the state. The programs will …
Majority of married same-sex couples say marriage equality threatened
Twenty years after Massachusetts became the first state to permit marriage equality, a majority of same-sex married couples say it had a profound …
Not your average block party: ND project aims to inspire 'active' city planning
Community developers are tasked with balancing infrastructure needs - like roads, with amenities for the public to enjoy. Organizers behind an …
SD artist duo makes murals by, for and with communities
By Rebecca Froehlich for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Kathleen Shannon for Greater Dakota News Service reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News…
BLM announces WY wild horse roundup to start in August
The Bureau of Land Management says it will start a wild horse roundup in Wyoming's White Mountain area, but wildlife advocates say the plan exceeds …
Park visitors cautioned to respect wildlife
July is one of the busiest months for national parks and wildlife advocates have tips for reducing conflicts with animals. Grand Teton and …
After 83-year-old gored in Yellowstone, wildlife experts warn bison 'not in a zoo'
Wildlife experts are warning people not to get too close to the animals in national parks as the summer travel season heats up. Overeager tourists …
Youth diversion programs could improve Georgia juvenile justice
Juvenile justice advocates say more diversion programs could be key to keeping Georgia's young offenders out of the criminal justice system. A …
Five SD communities receive Community Challenge grants
AARP has announced its 2024 Community Challenge grant recipients this week, including several in South Dakota. Nearly $4 million is going to about 35…
Mpls. labor dispute highlights park workers' job challenges
With the July 4 holiday approaching, families are likely to spend time at municipal parks to celebrate and Parks Department staff in Minneapolis hope …
Preparing the next generation of Hmong farmers
Visit a Wisconsin farmers market, and chances are there are products grown by Hmong producers. But like other agricultural groups, the population is …