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Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past — And The Future

Scientists have studied a two-century-old coral core from Maui's Olowalu reef, revealing how land use has impacted reef health

The Independent UK · Oct 22

300 bison released in Oklahoma in 1993; now, over 2,000 roam the prairie

In 1993, Kenneth and Dianna Adams donated 300 bison to The Nature Conservancy, initiating prairie restoration efforts. The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve now supports thousands of bison, influencing plant diversity and wildlife habitats. Bison grazing and controlled fires together help maintain the ecological balance of this rare grassland…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Washington uses helicopters to fly 6,000 logs into remote streams to restore salmon habitats

Helicopters are being used to deliver over 6,000 logs to remote streams in central Washington. The project aims to enhance salmon and bull trout habitats by creating pools and sheltered spaces. Log placement helps to retain water and slows down stream currents while allowing for better floodplain connectivity. The initiative…

The Times of India · Oct 15

The new major players in conservation? NGOs thrive while national parks struggle

It might surprise you to know that not-for-profit conservation organisations own, manage or influence growing chunks of Australia.

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2023

Study of New Jersey roadkill looks at how wildlife moves, or doesn't move, around the Garden State

New Jersey is the nation’s most densely populated state, packed with 9.2 million people from High Point to Cape May Point. It’s not the easiest place for wild animals to cross the road.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 16, 2023

Oyster harvesters hit hard as Texas closes reefs for conservation and public health

Oyster harvesters on the Texas coast are facing twin threats to their way of life: The state shut down reefs to prevent overfishing and following recent reports of illness after people ate Texas oysters.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2022

How a landmark bill and a small patch of land could save Florida’s panthers

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would provide $1.3bn annually for wildlife and could speed up completion of a crucial wildlife corridor in one US state

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022

The Nature Conservancy oyster project adding 'ecosystem engineers' to Noosa River

Scientists and environmentalists across the country are working to help shellfish reefs recover, with hundreds of kilograms of oysters added to the Noosa River.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Analysis-First U.S. coral insurance marks the rise of the reef brigades

Conservation group The Nature Conservancy's vision for the future of coral protection involves speed boats, and a global army of snorkellers and divers deployed when tropical storms and hurricanes damage reefs.

Reuters · Nov 21, 2022

Indian city that turned dirty lake into a natural biofilter shows how to adapt to climate change

The city faces twin crises: a booming population and worsening floods.

Fortune · Nov 8, 2022