Endangered Species & Wildlife
Monday, June 16, 2025
8-mile manure spill in Monroe County kills hundreds of fish
By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Monday, June 16, 2025
Conservationists pin hopes on OR's ‘1% for Wildlife’ bill
In the last few weeks of the Oregon Legislative Session, wildlife advocates say the state has an opportunity to make needed progress in conservation …
Friday, June 13, 2025
Expert: Sea turtles in VA threatened by human activity
As World Sea Turtle Day approaches on Monday, an expert explains threats to sea turtles and their ecological importance along the coasts of the …
Firewood permits available for Arkansas' Hobbs Park
As the cleanup effort continues at Hobbs State Park Conservation Area in Rogers, officials with Arkansas State Parks have authorized a temporary …
Final day to comment on NM's State Wildlife Action Plan
New Mexico residents have until the end of today to comment on a draft of the new State Wildlife Action Plan. It identifies more than 500 species …
CA Senate to consider extension of Habitat Conservation Fund
California's Habitat Conservation Fund escaped the budget axe for the past two years -- but this week, the state Senate is considering a bill to …
OR conservation groups intervene to protect spotted owl habitat
Conservation groups are pushing back on a timber industry lawsuit brought against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, seeking to remove Northern …
Lawsuits filed against NPS over Yellowstone bison plan
The National Park Service faces at least two lawsuits for its latest bison management plan for Yellowstone National Park, the first update released …
MT conservation groups applaud new marijuana tax revenue law
Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Montana will now support a wider variety of conservation projects, since Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed House …
Colorado celebrates Endangered Species Day
Today is Endangered Species Day and people in Colorado and across the nation are celebrating successful efforts to save bald eagles, brown pelicans…
Protecting PA's eastern hellbender on Endangered Species Day
It is Endangered Species Day, a reminder some plants and wildlife need protection, like Pennsylvania's eastern hellbender. It is the state's …
On Endangered Species Day, expert warns of 'destructive' federal policies
Today, on the 20th anniversary of Endangered Species Day, conservation advocates warn polices of President Donald Trump's administration are …