Conservation

Without Solid Science, Government Plans to Expand Cormorant-Killing Efforts
February 06, 2020 — The Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a nationwide program to kill the fish-eating birds, which scientists say have been unfairly persecuted.
An Alaskan Mine Threatens the Site of the World's Largest Gathering of Bald Eagles
February 03, 2020 — In the Chilkat Valley, eagles, bears, and people depend on healthy salmon runs. A proposed mine could put the entire ecosystem at risk.
Federal Government Moves to Gut America's Most Important Bird Law
January 30, 2020 — A change to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act would make permanent the administration's position that killing birds is legal if it's unintentional.
As Waters Continue to Rise, Florida's Keys Face a Daunting Future
January 28, 2020 — During this year's Christmas Bird Count on Key West, the impacts of climate change were impossible to ignore.
Albatross Wearing Data Trackers Are Exposing Illegal Fishing Boats
January 27, 2020 — The seabirds' knack for finding fishing vessels could help authorities crack down on crimes on the high seas.
New Federal Water Rules Ditch Protections for Wetlands and Small Streams
January 23, 2020 — Despite scientific pushback, the Trump administration's updated regulations loosen oversight on millions of miles of waterways.
Can Kangaroo Island's Glossy Black-Cockatoo Survive Australia's Fires?
January 22, 2020 — The endangered birds have lost a significant amount of habitat, leaving conservationists concerned about their long-term prospects.
Environmental Impact Gets No Real Consideration Under New Proposed Rule
January 09, 2020 — Public oversight and transparency—the statute’s core purpose—will be gutted in 50 year old environmental law.
Big Gains in 2019 Bring Good News for Boreal Birds in 2020
January 09, 2020 — Funding to maintain protected areas across Canada will help safeguard boreal birds for years to come.
A New Bill Aims to Counter the Rollback of a Bedrock Bird Law
January 08, 2020 — The Migratory Bird Protection Act would buttress the Migratory Bird Treaty Act while accelerating action to save birds from industrial deaths.