Oak trees dying at record rate across Chesapeake region
Ad Crable
January 20, 2023
Forest inventories show the oaks are declining in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.
Nature
Storm’s unearthed “brown snow” a cause for concern?
Steve Pollick
January 20, 2023
In the big picture, topsoil loss speaks to larger problems.
Dollars for Minnesota fish hatcheries, boat ramps in latest Walz budget proposal
Brian Mozey
January 19, 2023
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released the second phase of his “One Minnesota Budget” on Thursday, Jan. 19, titled, “Investing in Minnesota’s Economic Future.”
Thursday’s budget pitch included dollars for fish and wildlife infrastructure,
Permits for Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness season available Jan. 25
Staff and News Reports
January 19, 2023
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit reservations for the 2023 quota season, May 1 to Sept. 30, will be available beginning at 9 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Answering the call for some owl banding
Christine Thomas
January 19, 2023
Back at the vehicle, the students took turns explaining the process of weighing, measuring, aging, and sexing the bird.
Data was meticulously recorded. There is a large national network of volunteers and professionals who
New York adds 1,300 acres to Taconic Ridge State Forest
Staff Report
January 19, 2023
New York State purchased the parcel for $890,000 through the State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). The purchase protects forested steep slopes leading to the top of the Taconic Ridge.
Remembering Aldo Leopold: The chaos of wildlife populations
Greg Hoch
January 18, 2023
One thing that is still very true is Aldo Leopold’s description of wildlife populations. The same general principles mostly apply whether describing chickadees, pheasants, grouse, deer, moose, ducks, or any other wildlife.
Backyard and beyond: A holiday on ice
Val Cunningham
January 18, 2023
The massive storm that blew into our region right before the holiday affected the entire country, coast to coast.
Nature smart: The king of vultures
Stan Tekiela
January 18, 2023
Let’s think differently about vultures. We’ll start by taking a closer look at these amazing birds.
