Tens of Millions of Western Birds Depend on These Two Regions During Migration
January 26, 2021 —
California’s Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta are critical stopover sites for dozens of migrant species, according to new research.
Grebes Like Their Meals with a Side of Feathers—Here's Why
January 25, 2021 —
Eating (and spitting up) their own plumes helps these diving birds to safely digest brine shrimp exoskeletons and other rigid foods.
Biden Wields His Pen on Day One to Reverse Trump's Environmental Rollbacks
January 21, 2021 —
The 46th president rejoined the Paris agreement, axed the Keystone XL pipeline, and directed agencies to start dismantling his predecessor's policies that were harmful to the environment and human health.
Delaware River Watershed Sees Growing Congressional Support, Spelling Hope for Birds
January 19, 2021 —
In the final days of 2020, Congress boosted funding for the crucial Delaware River Basin Restoration Program and critical regional conservation efforts.
Trump Administration Drastically Slashes Protections for Northern Spotted Owls
January 15, 2021 —
The Interior secretary cut more than one-third from the bird's critical habitat just after his department said it should be listed as endangered.