In 2001, there were only 62 wild Iberian lynx remaining in Portugal and Spain. Now, in what has been deemed a shining example of major conservation success, there are over 2,000, according to a press release from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Much of this population growth is thanks to the sustained […]
As Northeast Florida faces another hot and humid summer, JEA is sharing valuable tips to help customers conserve energy and manage their utility costs during the challenging summer months. With residents spending more time indoors to escape the extreme heat, it’s essential to find ways to save on energy bills. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX […]
Over 45,000 species are now threatened with extinction — 1,000 more than last year — according to an international conservation organization that blames pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade and infrastructural expansion. The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its latest Red List of Threatened Species on […]
Ringgold County Conservation’s Dragoon Trace Nature Center in Mount Ayr, Iowa. (Photo courtesy Ringgold County Conservation) The former director of conservation for Ringgold County is suing the county for alleged discrimination, defamation and malicious prosecution. Kathryn Mortensen Zimmerman is suing the county, the board of supervisors, the county auditor, a county deputy and an Iowa […]
Jun. 21—As New Mexico’s climate grows hotter and drier, it will be vital for commercial and municipal users — the biggest water consumers — to be more efficient, water experts say. That can be achieved through conservation measures, some as simple as turning off a hose and others requiring a hefty investment in systems that […]
MADRID (AP) — Things are looking up for the Iberian lynx. Just over two decades ago, the pointy-eared wild cat was on the brink of extinction, but as of Thursday the International Union for Conservation of Nature says it’s no longer an endangered species. Successful conservation efforts mean that the animal, native to Spain and […]
Jun. 17—DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — In a visit earlier this month to an easement outside Devils Lake, state Natural Resources Conservation Service staff praised efforts to restore the land’s natural wetlands. The 523-acre Wetland Reserve Easement, owned by Paula Ramsey, includes 126.8 acres dedicated to wetland wildlife habitat management. The land has been the focus […]
By Mandy Leong and Hasnoor Hussain KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – On a secluded Malaysian beach, a group of volunteers carefully retrieved newly laid sea turtle eggs in the sand and moved them to a shady, cooler location, in response to fears by researchers that warmer weather is leading to fewer male hatchlings. The temperature of […]
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced Sooner Lake is closed. Oklahoma Wildlife officials say only waterfowl hunting by permit is allowed. Waterfowl hunters must hunt within 50 yards of staked, numbered blind sites. Numbered blind sites are designated on the Sooner Lake hunt map. All other areas of the lake closed to […]
Grassy hillsides near Morro Bay that were once home to an oil pipeline and shipping terminal will be transformed into a huge new San Luis Obispo County park, complete with public trails, a campground and a dog beach. “This is just a spectacular ocean property,” Land Conservancy of SLO County Deputy Director Daniel Bohlman said […]
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — San Angelo’s current water supply stands at 32 months, just under three years, prompting city officials to closely monitor water usage. Conservation measures will be implemented when the supply drops to 24 months or two years. As summer approaches, officials urge residents to be mindful of their water […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque brewery held an event on Sunday to benefit the Turtle Survival Alliance. The New Mexico Herpetological Society, Amigos de la Sevilleta, and Canteen Brewhouse hosted the event at the brewhouse. There was live music by The Squash Blossom Boys, a specialty beer release, and new merchandise. Hottest weather of the […]