Known as Cowee Forest, the acquired lands provide critical connections to existing conserved areas and recreational resources, including access to the Taconic Crest Trail and the Rensselaer Plateau, as well as protection for important wildlife habitat within a short drive from Albany, N.Y., and Bennington, Vt.
Conservation Fund buys 23,000 acres of forestland in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts Read More »
Illinois fishing guide Don Satterfield talks about Lake Shelbyville’s fish production.
Illinois’ Lake Shelbyville: Flood-control lake translates to healthy fishery (video) Read More »
Public comments on the draft plan accepted through September 1.
NORTH BLENHEIM, N.Y. — A hiking trail from Manhattan to the Helderbergs southwest of Albany is getting an upgrade. The New York Power Authority and the state Office of Parks and Recreation say a new footbridge is being constructed in Mine Kill State Park in Schoharie (skoh-HAYR’-ee) County. It’s the latest enhancement on the Long
In New York, 358-mile Long Path, state park getting upgrades Read More »
Environmental groups like the Center for Biological Diversity have fought for an endangered species listing for the amphibians since the 1990s. And after reaching a settlement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will likely issue a listing decision on the toads by the end of September.
Utah biologists work to save boreal toads from extinction Read More »
In Nebraska’s north-central Sand Hills region, the species has found a stronghold. With an estimate of more than 100,000 turtles calling the area home, there are 10 times more Blanding’s turtles living here than there are anywhere else combined.
Blanding’s turtles find safe haven in Nebraska Read More »
With so many new regulations concerning deer hunting in Mississippi, it’s not surprising that hunters can become confused.
In Mississippi, new deer regs, misinformation raise questions Read More »
The grant, which will fund a new visitor center, is part of $50 million being given to 42 parks in 29 states for improvements.
Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park to get nearly $1.5 million in federal funds Read More »
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