Oceans
Conservation Groups Criticize State Water Board's Side Deals for Delta Water
The State Water Board now says it will take another two years to finalize the San Francisco-San Joaquin Delta water management plan, and it is …
UNE Researcher: Most Glaciers Gone by 2100
A study co-authored by a University of New England researcher finds the majority of the world's glaciers could disappear by the end of the century…
Report: PA Actions Key to Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report says there's hope for restoring the Chesapeake Bay - if Pennsylvania does more to meet its clean-water commitments. The 2022 State of …
GA Group Challenges Elimination of Coastal Dredging Protections
The new year brings a new legal challenge to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking it to reconsider its decision to dredge year-round on the …
NY Offshore-Wind Experts Look Ahead to 2023
New York has seen growth in offshore wind investments, which advocates hope will continue into the new year. In 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $…
U of Maine Lobster Study Aims to Protect State’s Vital Fishing Industry
Researchers at the University of Maine are studying how warming Arctic waters flowing into the Gulf of Maine are affecting the region's lobster popula…
Ships Slow Down for Puget 'Quiet Sound' Program to Aid Orcas
Ships are getting on board with a program to make Puget Sound quieter for the region's endangered orca population. Sixty-one percent of vessels …
Offshore Wind Leases Kick Off Race to Build Renewable Energy of the Future
California's first-ever auction for offshore wind leases just brought in more than $757 million in bids. The Department of the Interior announced …
New CT Audubon Society Report Showcases Conservation
As its 125th anniversary nears, the Connecticut Audubon Society has released a report detailing the effectiveness of conservation efforts in the …
Groups Charge Desalination Plants Are Wrong for Corpus Christi
A Texas environmental group is sounding the alarm about seawater desalination plants proposed for Corpus Christi Bay, warning they could have …
Report: Maryland Could See Economic Benefit from Farm Conservation Practices
A new study out this week reports Maryland could realize economic benefits from agricultural conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region…
Report: Declining Wildlife Suggests Planet's Deteriorating Health
The world's wildlife populations are dwindling, according to a new survey, which encourages urgent action to reverse the loss. Dr. Rebecca Shaw…