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Tribe Opposes Proposed NE Oklahoma Wind Farms

Associated Press (via CNBC.com)
Conservation Lands
June 14, 2011

The Osage Nation opposes a plan to build wind farms near the Nature Conservancy's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in northeastern Oklahoma, saying it believes the wind farms would harm the ecosystem and hinder future efforts to extract oil or gas from the area.

A Potent Symbol of Nature is Rooted in a Rare White Flower

Los Angeles Times
Conservation Lands
June 12, 2011

In all the world, the pretty white flower Carpenteria californica grows wild only in small portions of Fresno and Madera counties. Indeed, one of the few places it's to be found is on this lone foothill called Black Mountain.

Wallow Fire May Be Preview of Things to Come, Experts Say

Arizona Republic

June 12, 2011

As the Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona grows to nearly half a million blackened acres, experts say the Southwest has entered an era of monster fires, sprawling infernos that, if they continue to erupt, could wipe out half of the state's pine forests in another decade.

Bison Bones Help Tell Texas' Prehistoric Story

Associated Press (via Houston Chronicle)
Conservation Lands
June 11, 2011

Deep in the Chihuahuan Desert not far from the Mexico border, archeologists are busy digging up the first bison bones ever found in this remote area of Texas, which they hope will shed light on the little-understood lives of the inhabitants of the region in prehistoric times.

Climate Controlled Prairie Experiment Gives Window Onto NW Future

NPR
Climate Change
June 10, 2011

Oregon researchers have set up a kind of time machine to test how a warmer climate might affect the region's grasslands and prairies.

Sophia Bush is On the Run for The Nature Conservancy

Treehugger

June 10, 2011

Sophia Bush joined Edward Norton's Crowdrise fundraising site to earn support for her next conservation effort: She's running the San Franciso Marathon to benefit The Nature Conservancy.

Fears Mount as Wallow Fire Nears Greer

Arizona Republic

June 09, 2011

In an area beloved for its pine forests, Greer offers so much more - a green meadow, a clear trout stream, cabins and lodges to take away the night chill. You drive through the shady forest, round a corner, and there is that bright valley.

What Oceans Provide

The Huffington Post
Oceans & Coasts
June 08, 2011

We live on a watery planet, and though we have feet not fins, we are far more dependent on the oceans than you might imagine. On World Oceans Day, whether you live in Miami Beach or Miami, Ohio, it would pay to reflect on all that our seas provide and how we can repay the many favors.

Beach Erosion Could Cost Jamaican Tourism US$23m/Year

Jamaica Observer
Oceans & Coasts
June 07, 2011

Beach erosion due to the loss of coral reefs could cost Jamaica US$23 million in lost tourism revenue per year, according to a survey by the World Resources Institute, the University of the West Indies’ Marine Geology Unit, the Mona GeoInformatics Institute (MGI) and The Nature Conservancy.

Managing Forests Requires a Bird’s-Eye View

US News & World Report
Climate Change
June 06, 2011

Managers of northern Michigan forests may not see the birds for the trees—or at least are in danger of losing sight of songbird neighborhoods when looking out for timber harvests.

NH Officials Say Arson Suspected in Forest Fire

Associated Press (via Boston Globe)
Conservation Lands
June 06, 2011

New Hampshire fire officials are investigating what they believe is the third arson to strike a rare forest in Madison.

California Water Pact Attacked by GOP Congressmen

San Francisco Chronicle
Rivers & Lakes
June 03, 2011

House Republicans representing the San Joaquin Valley pressed their attack on California's plan to restore water to fisheries and wildlife, holding a hearing Thursday on a bill that would gut a key bipartisan pact passed by the state Legislature in 2009 after decades of litigation.

Flesh-Eating Plants Await on Bog Walk

Boston Globe
Conservation Lands
June 02, 2011

You might be hearing a subtle horror music soundtrack in the back of your mind when you walk to the Black Pond Bog in Norwell. Not only is the bog’s poor soil a good place to find flesh-eating plants, you can actually feel the bog’s water-soaked peat quake.

The Lizard King

Hemispheres

June 01, 2011

On a quiet Island on Florida's Gulf Coast, one man wages a tireless battle against a particularly pernicious (and tasty) species of invasive reptile.

Caves on State Land to Stay Closed in Tennessee

Associated Press (via MSNBC.com)
Conservation Lands
May 31, 2011

State officials say caves on state land will remain closed to try to slow the spread of White Nose Syndrome among Tennessee's bat population.

How Endangered Coral Reefs Could Potentially Cure Cancer

WholeLiving.com
Oceans & Coasts
May 31, 2011

My aunt Sylvia. My dear childhood friend, Danielle. Three of my grandparents. A close friend’s husband. My colleague. All of these people near and dear to my heart have battled cancer, some successfully, some not.

Chateau Latour, Chinese Art Snapped Up in $106 Million Auction

Bloomberg.com

May 29, 2011

Proceeds from that sale, on which Christie’s waived the usual commission, go to support Nature Conservancy.

How Dry We'll Be

Houston Chronicle
Rivers & Lakes
May 28, 2011

Many good bills died this past week in the Texas Legislature's final frenzy. Notable among those casualties was Rep. Allan Ritter's serious attempt to address Texas' coming water shortage.

Et Tu, Pistachios? How Climate Change Will Mess with Trail Mix

Grist
Climate Change
May 26, 2011

What won't climate change affect? Well, cross trail mix and cherry pie off that ever-shrinking list.

The Plight of Nature

New York Times

May 26, 2011

Over the past 20 years, Zeng Fanzhi has made a name for himself in the contemporary art world with his introspective works.

Developing Renewable Energy Beyond Mad Max

San Francisco Chronicle
Conservation Lands
May 26, 2011

In thinking about the huge momentum to develop renewable energy in our deserts, I'm reminded of the rule Tina Turner's character offered up in the 80s classic "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," "You know the law: Two men enter, one man leaves.

Road to Recovery: Environmental Learning in Schools

FOXNews.com

May 24, 2011

The Nature Conservancy is making a difference in the lives of urban students.

This Reef May Save Your Life

The Huffington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 24, 2011

A coral reef may save your life one day. Why have we done so little to return the favor?

Atchafalaya Basin Waits For Mississippi Floodwaters

NPR
Rivers & Lakes
May 23, 2011

While floodwater from the Morganza Spillway has inundated nearby forests and swamps, it's yet to reach communities in the Atchafalaya Basin.

Cheers to Oceans: Ted Danson's Role as Conservationist

The Huffington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 23, 2011

People often question the role celebrities play in charitable work. Sure, volunteering for good causes can build publicity for TV and movie stars, but does their engagement do anything tangible for the cause itself?

State Dismantles Growth-Management Laws

Miami Herald
Conservation Lands
May 22, 2011

For a generation, a sharp and sometimes controversial line has contained Miami-Dade’s explosive urban growth like a gasket, largely insulating the county’s fragile agricultural hinterlands, surviving wetlands and two national parks from subdivisions and commercial-strip development.

Ed Harte: Publisher's Gifts Bless Gulf Coast Residents

Houston Chronicle

May 20, 2011

The Harte name, as in Harte-Hanks Newspapers, was for many years well-known and widely respected as a newspaper brand across this state, particularly South Texas.

Want a Better Organic Garden? Call Out the Soil-Critter Army

Grist

May 19, 2011

There are 1 billion bacteria in a single gram of soil. (Give or take a few million.) But how can you get that army-- and its insect friends-- to help you grow bigger veggies and prettier flowers?

How Long Does It Take Species to Go Extinct? Longer than Previously Thought.

Christian Science Monitor

May 18, 2011

The pace at which plants and animals are vanishing from the planet as their habitats shrink may be overstated by as much as 160 percent or more, according to new research.

Converted Climate Skeptics Speak Out

Treehugger
Climate Change
May 16, 2011

True climate skeptics rarely change their minds. If they do so publicly, it's often the cause of a minor media stir, at least in the green pro-climate circles and hard-right anti-climate circles that keep track of these kinds of things.

Shad Face Obstacle Course in Annual Run

Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 15, 2011

It’s a minor miracle that happens every year about this time: Driven by an urge to spawn, great schools of American shad swim from feeding grounds in the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay, sensing their way back to the rivers where they had been born three years earlier.

Protect the Coral Reefs—The Life You Save Might Be Your Own

Grist
Oceans & Coasts
May 12, 2011

Coral reefs are in big trouble worldwide -- and that's not just bad news for snorkelers. It could mean death instead of life for millions of people ... maybe even you.

Seize Spring's Wildflower Moment

Chicago Tribune
Conservation Lands
May 12, 2011

Is spring really, finally here? The answer is at your local actively managed forest preserve.

Climate Crisis Fueling Mississippi River's Historic Floods

Grist
Climate Change
May 11, 2011

The Mississippi River is experiencing its second "500-year flood" since 1993. That's no freak occurrence -- scientists say it's a result of human-made carbon pollution changing our climate.

Deep in a Dutchess Fen

SmartMoney.com

May 10, 2011

For those who love turtles, I would like to think that what follows has something for everyone—adventure, poachers, invasive species and a happy ending.

Rethinking Flood Control

Wall Street Journal
Rivers & Lakes
May 09, 2011

The record flood rolling down the Mississippi River is prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate a decades-old flood plan that so far has prevented a catastrophic levee breach—but not without a price.

New Study: How to Get Your Kids to Become Environmentalists

Grist

May 09, 2011

Want your kids to become ecologically conscious as adults? Get 'em into nature now -- that's the most reliable way to build their love of the outdoors, according to mountains of research.

Washington Area Appointments and Promotions

Washington Post
Leadership
May 09, 2011

The Nature Conservancy of Arlington named David Blood, Shona L. Brown, Craig O. McCaw and Margaret C. Whitman to its board of directors.

Passage of Growth Management Bill Angers Environmentalists

Miami Herald
Conservation Lands
May 06, 2011

Florida legislators hit environmental advocates with a one-two punch in the final two days of the session.

Sharks Hold Key to Healthy Marine Systems

The Huffington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 05, 2011

As society struggles against the threats of surging population, climate change, biodiversity loss and degraded land, water and marine systems, what on earth could we possibly learn from a near-pristine atoll free of people in the middle of the Pacific Ocean?

Reality (of Shark "Finning") Bites

San Francisco Chronicle
Oceans & Coasts
May 05, 2011

Yao Ming is using his celebrity on billboards in China and buses in San Francisco to join the chorus of voices in recognizing that California can take a leading role in banning the practice of "shark finning."

Putting a Price on Sharks

New York Times' Green Blog
Oceans & Coasts
May 03, 2011

Reef sharks, as noted in an article on Monday about a new study, are worth more in the water than when sold for their fins and meat, at least in some cases.

Online Fund-Raising Strategies That Beat the Bad Economy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

May 02, 2011

While many charities struggled to connect with donors in 2010 due to the sluggish economy, online giving grew for some groups, according to a new Chronicle survey.

Maryland's Plan to Boost Chesapeake Bay Oysters Will Require a Lot of Hanky-Panky

Washington Post
Oceans & Coasts
May 01, 2011

For Chesapeake Bay oysters, the urge to mess around starts with a warm and relaxing bath.

Mother Nature's Nest

Arizona Republic
Conservation Lands
April 30, 2011

It's late in the day, and a few white-tail deer browse along the trail at Ramsey Canyon Preserve.

Midwest Flooding: What's at Stake in Plan to Blast Open Missouri Levee

Christian Science Monitor
Rivers & Lakes
April 29, 2011

As several rivers across Midwest and Great Plains are set to crest, a federal judge in Cape Girardeau, Mo., has given the US Army Corps of Engineers the green light to blast openings in a levee along the Mississippi River to ease the flood risk to cities and towns downstream.

A Struggle to Fight Back the Sea

NPR
Oceans & Coasts
April 25, 2011

Some of the nation's richest and most important ecosystems lie where the ocean meets the land. It's these same coastal areas that are going to disappear as sea level continues to rise as a result of climate change.

The Lure of Green Spaces

New York Times
Leadership
April 23, 2011

Every day is Earth Day, in a sense, for Bill Ulfelder, the director of the Nature Conservancy in New York, a job that combines management and fund-raising.

Earth Day 2011: How to Make Your Impact

USAToday.com
Events
April 22, 2011

Americans are going green this week in honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, and it couldn't come at a more appropriate time.

Earth Day Begins in Your Kitchen

San Francisco Chronicle
Events
April 21, 2011

Tomorrow marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Does anyone care?

Earth Day Celebration Gets a Social-Network Twist

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Events
April 21, 2011

The Nature Conservancy has found a way to tap into the optimism and “can-do” spirit of Earth Day, adding a technology twist and also getting away from the standard clean-up-the-park or river events.

When Digging for Ramps Goes Too Deep

New York Times
Forests
April 20, 2011

For Ashton Berdine, a ramble in the woods to dig for the pungent tender-leaved wild leeks known as ramps has been a springtime ritual since he was a teenager.

Take the Planet Out to Lunch on Earth Day this Friday

Boston Globe
Events
April 20, 2011

The Nature Conservancy is celebrating spring – and the earth – by holding its first global picnic for the planet Friday.

A Staple of Culture and Cuisine

CNN
Oceans & Coasts
April 19, 2011

Photojournalist Ken Tillis takes us to Louisiana to measure the success of the Gulf oyster's revitalization.

Seldom-Seen Areas of Georgia Home to Rare Beauty

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Conservation Lands
April 19, 2011

Other than Christmas, the event I look forward to the most each year is the Georgia Botanical Society’s Wildflower Pilgrimage.

87% of Americans Want BP's Fines Paid to Gulf States Not US Treasury As Planned

Treehugger
Oceans & Coasts
April 19, 2011

With the anniversary of the Gulf oil spill tomorrow, there's no shortage of commentary and analysis going on. On the funding restoration front: The Nature Conservancy is touting an unfortunate discrepancy between US government action and what the people would like done.

Budget Fight Hurts US Climate Effort

New York Times/International Herald Tribune
Climate Change
April 18, 2011

The recent budget wrangling in Washington will take a toll on the administration’s efforts to combat climate change.

Spill a Picnic Basket this Earth Day

Treehugger
Events
April 17, 2011

The Nature Conservancy is encouraging folks to Picnic for the Planet this Earth Day, April 22.

Connecticut Dam Owners Part of a Trend

Boston Globe
Rivers & Lakes
April 17, 2011

It took 300 years or so to block off nearly every New England stream larger than a trickle with walls of earth, stone and concrete.

You Break It, You Fix It

Houston Chronicle
Oceans & Coasts
April 16, 2011

It's been a year since the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Nature Conservancy’s Win-Win-Wind Interactive Map

Forbes.com
Conservation Lands
April 16, 2011

The Nature Conservancy has unveiled a slick new interactive map highlighting states with high wind-energy potential and images and information about critical species that would threatened by wind farms — if siting isn’t done right.

Nonprofits Nominated for "Webby" Awards

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

April 15, 2011

Conservation International, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Human Rights Watch are among the long list of nonprofits that have earned nominations for the annual Webby People’s Voice Awards.

Responsible Investing Groups Zero in on Mine

AP, via Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Rivers & Lakes
April 13, 2011

Environmentally conscious investor organizations urged the Environmental Protection Agency in a letter Tuesday to take a closer look at plans for a huge copper and gold mine in Alaska near some of the world's best-producing wild salmon streams.

Nature Conservancy Finds Common Ground for Wind Power and Wildlife

CleanTechnica, via Scientific American
Conservation Lands
April 13, 2011

A new study commissioned by the Nature Conservancy offers some encouraging news for the potential to tap America's vast wind power resources, without introducing significant new impacts on wildlife.

Responsible Investing Groups Zero in on Mine

AP, via Forbes.com

April 13, 2011

Environmentally conscious investor organizations urged the Environmental Protection Agency in a letter Tuesday to take a closer look at plans for a huge copper and gold mine in Alaska near some of the world's best-producing wild salmon streams.

Are Beverage Companies Doing As Much As They Can for the Planet?

The Huffington Post
Partnerships
April 11, 2011

Without a doubt, beverage companies are taking significant actions to reduce their impact and become more sustainable.

Especially at a Child-Hiker’s Pace, These Trails and Their Treats Reward Everyone

Boston Globe
Conservation Lands
April 10, 2011

With spring vacations and the end of school fast approaching, now is a perfect time to plan a family hiking adventure.

African Scientists to Learn Strategies for Adapting to Climate Change At Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center

AllAfrica.com
Climate Change
April 09, 2011

Three young scientists from Ghana, Mozambique and The Gambia are spending three weeks at the University of Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Center as part of an international program to help them develop strategies for adapting to climate change along the coastal zones of their home countries.

Army Corps Activates Barrier to Stop Asian Carp

AP, via Forbes.com
Rivers & Lakes
April 07, 2011

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fired up a new electric fish barrier Thursday on a Chicago-area waterway linking the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds, the latest bid to protect the lakes from an Asian carp onslaught that could harm native species.

Conservation Movement Must Become More Diverse

The Huffington Post

April 07, 2011

Environmental Justice journal recently published a new study by EPA officials and others that challenges the conservation movement to become more racially diverse.

Plum Creek's Maine Development Set Aside by Judge

AP, via Boston Globe
Conservation Lands
April 07, 2011

A state judge on Thursday put a stop to Plum Creek Timber Co.'s sprawling resort and residential development in the Moosehead Lake region, citing missteps by the regulatory agency that gave approval to what would be the largest development of its kind in Maine.

2-Year Project to Study Rare VT Rattlesnakes

AP, via Boston Globe

April 06, 2011

The state of Vermont and two conservation groups are joining forces to study the state's rare population of venomous rattlesnakes.

Suite Talk

Politico
Leadership
April 05, 2011

The Nature Conservancy has named Karen Wayland director of climate change policy to oversee the integration of its international and domestic climate policy teams.

Climate Change Could Leave 1 Billion Urbanites High and Dry by 2050

Climatewire, via Scientific American
Climate Change
April 04, 2011

Rapid urban growth and climate change will leave more than 1 billion urban dwellers with a water shortage by 2050, according to a study released last week.

New to Nature No 36: Ereboporus naturaconservatus

The Guardian (UK)
Conservation Lands
April 03, 2011

Until recently the presence of aquatic beetles in subterranean aquifers was believed to be a relatively rare phenomenon with a few species from New Zealand, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.

Gorge on Nature in Ramsey Canyon

Arizona Republic
Conservation Lands
April 02, 2011

Ramsey Canyon Preserve is a great place to learn about Arizona and its natural history. The preserve once was home to about 100 settlers, who built homes and held dances under one of the big sycamore trees the canyon is known for.

An Enclave With Rustic Charm

New York Times
Rivers & Lakes
April 01, 2011

It's not hard to understand why Puritan settlers in Connecticut slapped the Devil’s name on so many ridges, rivers and gorges. These barren areas were probably so difficult to farm or even traverse that they might have seemed cursed.

Hot-and-Cold Running Crisis: Cities, Water and Climate Change

Grist
Rivers & Lakes
March 31, 2011

Imagine living on less than a bathtub of water for all your daily needs: drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes ... and everything else.

Experts Warn of Growing Water Crisis in World's Major Cities

Xinhua
Rivers & Lakes
March 29, 2011

Major cities worldwide may face a water shortage crisis by 2050 if relevant governments don't react quickly, experts with a leading environmental group said Monday.

Billion-Plus People to Lack Water in 2050: Study

Agence France-Presse (via Google News)
Rivers & Lakes
March 28, 2011

More than one billion urban residents will face serious water shortages by 2050 as climate change worsens effects of urbanization, with Indian cities among the worst hit, a study said Monday.

Corbett's Natural Gas Panel Begins Its Work

Associated Press (via Forbes.com)
Conservation Lands
March 25, 2011

Members of Gov. Tom Corbett's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission left their first meeting Friday with plenty to think about during the four months they have to recommend how state can best stoke the economic potential of natural-gas drilling and stave off environmental problems within the constraints the Republican governor has imposed.

In Aeolus Cave, A Search for the Vanishing Bats of the Northeast

Yale Environment 360

March 24, 2011

Aeolus Cave runs into the side of a mountain in Dorset, Vermont, like a tunnel.  In the 1960s, a team of biologists estimated that a quarter of a million bats gathered each winter in the passageways of Aeolus to hibernate. Many doubted this estimate, but later studies confirmed it.

Keeping More Fish in the Ocean: Good for People, Good for Nature

The Huffington Post
Oceans & Coasts
March 22, 2011

It sometimes feels like environmentalists focus on the negative, always talking about the dangers of deforestation, climate change and other threats to our natural world. And to be sure, we face numerous challenges that must be confronted. But there is also plenty of good news to share.

It's World Water Day! How Clean is Your Water Source?

USA Today
Rivers & Lakes
March 22, 2011

Today is the United Nation's World Water Day, and people are marking the occasion in various way. But first: Do you know where your water comes from? If you're like most Americans, you're clueless.

Moody Forest: Saving an Irreplaceable Natural Treasure

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Forests
March 22, 2011

Ten years ago, the Nature Conservancy of Georgia, the state Department of Natural Resources and others pooled their resources to rescue -- at a cost of $8.25 million -- this 4,500-acre natural sanctuary from development and loggers. It has been hailed as one of Georgia’s greatest conservation feats.

The Surprising Amount of Water Required to Produce 13 Items, From Chocolate to Wine

The Huffington Post
Rivers & Lakes
March 22, 2011

March 22 is World Water Day, and there is no better day to become more conscious about the items you use and consume, and just how much water is needed to produce them.

Most Americans Clueless About Water Sources -- Poll

Greenwire
Rivers & Lakes
March 22, 2011

More than 75 percent of Americans don't know where their drinking water comes from, a poll released today shows. The poll commissioned by the Nature Conservancy found that most Americans are unaware of the role lakes, streams and aquifers play in providing clean and dependable water, which suggests a growing disconnect between people and nature, the group said.

Fishermen Find Creative Ways to Get Paid More to Catch Fewer Fish

Grist
Oceans & Coasts
March 22, 2011

Fishing is ripe for innovation. New catch limits are critical for sustainability -- without them, fish stocks would collapse, and then nobody has a job, plus a protein source vital for the planet's expanding population is wiped out. But they force fishermen to catch fewer fish, which means less money. A string of new programs and techniques are addressing the cash issue, allowing fishermen to make more scratch even as they bring in less catch.

Impact of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on Animals and Environment

Scientific American

March 22, 2011

On Friday, March 11, Japan was rocked by an earthquake. People were displaced, a nuclear reactor was in trouble, and the world watched as a tsunami flooded Japan, threatened the islands of the Pacific, and ultimately hit the western coasts of North and South America.

Judge Places California's Global Warming Program on Hold

Los Angeles Times
Climate Change
March 21, 2011

A San Francisco superior court judge has put California's sweeping plan to curb greenhouse gas pollution on hold, saying the state did not adequately evaluate alternatives to its cap-and-trade program.

10 Burning Questions About How Charities Should Use Social Media

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

March 21, 2011

During a frank town-hall style meeting, nonprofit workers, who gathered at the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference here last week, discussed how to use social media to advance their causes.

Eel River Restoration

Boston Globe
Rivers & Lakes
March 19, 2011

When the news is filled with civil wars, natural disasters, and nuclear meltdowns, I'm on the lookout for stories of renewal and hope. The restoration of Plymouth's Eel River is just that.

San Antonio Takes Lead in Land Conservation

New York Times
Conservation Lands
March 17, 2011

From Marcy G. Rothe’s hillside home, she can see oaks and grasses and a creek bed spread out, looking much the same as when her grandfather first arrived here in the 1920s. In June, she sold a conservation easement on her land to the City of San Antonio to prevent development that would harm the aquifer below — and also to ensure that her nearly 2,000 acres remained undisturbed for her descendants.

Florida Panther Tracks Found in New Forest Outside Orlando

Chicago Tribune
Forests
March 15, 2011

Here's some of what Florida's newest state forest offers: watching American swallow-tailed kites, hiking, really cool mountain-bike riding and kayaking on one of the most picturesque rivers in the state. Oh, and looking for further examples of what may be the first certified Florida panther tracks in Central Florida.

Eco-Nuptials for Prince Will and Kate Middleton

ABCNews.com

March 16, 2011

The royal family may be steeped in history and tradition, but it's ahead of the curve when it comes to being green.

True Grit

Condé Nast Traveler (via Concierge.com)
Conservation Lands
March 15, 2011

You may not run into Rooster Cogburn, but there are valleys out west where the tough old ways of the range live on.

Who's Afraid for/of the Big Bad Wolf?

The Huffington Post
Conservation Lands
March 14, 2011

In the slim light of dawn, preoccupied with brewing coffee, I glance out the window of my cabin and see three dark shapes moving in single file over the open hills. The herd of elk I watched the previous evening are nowhere to be found. Coyotes perhaps? No, wolves.

Well-Endowed Frog Bounces Back in California Forest

Treehugger
Forests
March 13, 2011

This is the coastal tailed frog, but that's not Mr. Frog's tail dragging on the ground.

Weird & Wild: Well-Endowed Frog Found

National Geographic
Forests
March 11, 2011

The Nature Conservancy's Larry Serpa, an aquatic ecologist, found a coastal tailed frog living in the Garcia River Forest--21 miles south of its known range of California's Pacific coast, according to the Cool Green Science blog.

Heeding Teddy Roosevelt's Words: Investing in Nature is Investing in America

The Huffington Post
Conservation Lands
March 11, 2011

At the beginning of a new century, a young president faced a financial crisis that threatened to cripple his nation. The New York Stock Exchange lost half of its value, while unemployment doubled. The president was simultaneously accused of socialism and "financial negligence" from opposing political corners.

Warren Adams: Searching for Profits and Saving Patagonia

Fortune.com
Conservation Lands
March 11, 2011

You can't reach Melimoyu, a fishing village of 50 nestled on the rugged southern coast of Patagonia, by car. From Coyhaique, Chile, a twin-prop Piper Comanche carries me between jagged mountain peaks, through thick gray clouds, driving rain, and 50-mph winds toward a small private airstrip.

Lionfish for Lent

The Jamaica Observer
Oceans & Coasts
March 10, 2011

Invariably we give up something we love, but this year I also wanted to present you with a new challenge, which is also a personal one for me: consuming lionfish for Lent.

How to Save the World's Oysters—and Eat Them, Too

Grist
Oceans & Coasts
March 09, 2011

The headlines were enough to make you throw away your shucking knife: "More than 85 percent of [oyster] reefs have been lost due to overfishing, according to a new study," said The Independent.

Calif. Tailed Frog Finds a Good Sign for Forest

San Francisco Chronicle
Forests
March 07, 2011

Sheepish scientists refer to it as a tail, but the appendage dragging behind the male frog recently discovered in Mendocino County is no tail.

Protecting Nature Through "Radical Collaboration"

The Huffington Post
Conservation Lands
March 01, 2011

I'll be joining this year's TED conference in Long Beach, CA, where some of today's most cutting edge thinkers will discuss what is possible if society looks beyond traditional expectations.

Texas Landowners Stuck on Wrong Side of Border Fence

Los Angeles Times
Conservation Lands
February 28, 2011

The Rio Grande once ran wide and deep behind the four-room house that Pamela Taylor and her husband hammered together more than half a century ago.

Would Better Marketing Help the Coral Reefs?

Fast Company
Oceans & Coasts
February 24, 2011

The world's coral reefs are dying and this week a powerhouse group of environmentalists released a report indicating that despite their efforts, the situation is getting worse.

Coral Reefs Heading for Fishing and Climate Crisis

BBC.co.uk
Oceans & Coasts
February 23, 2011

Three-quarters of the world's coral reefs are at risk due to overfishing, pollution, climate change and other factors, says a major new assessment.

Tax Breaks Proposed for Farmers Who "Grow" Water

Houston Chronicle
Rivers & Lakes
February 21, 2011

Texas farmers may soon be eligible for lower property taxes if they manage their land to "grow" water.

Once Abundant, Elkhorn Oysters Nearly Extinct

MSNBC.com
Oceans & Coasts
February 19, 2011

A new study by the Nature Conservancy shows that the Elkhorn Slough was once the home to an abundant, thriving oyster population. But the estuary has lost about 99 percent of its reefs, and the oyster population is now on the verge of extinction.

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