The golden-cheeked warbler has been considered endangered since 1990. Scientific research and conservation work on Ft. Hood has improved its lot. USFWS photo.
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November is Manatee Awareness Month; but no matter what time of year it is, manatees deserve to be celebrated. These amazing creatures fulfill a unique niche by serving as indicator species for ecosystems across the United States. Because of their reliance on the health of their habitat, manatees often act as a signal of their environment’s well-being. NOAA photo by Michael Buchanan.
Spring is coming early in 3/4 of national parks, according to a new study. Awesome? Not so much. As flowers bloom earlier every year, it’s disrupting the link between the wildflowers and the arrival of birds, bees, and butterflies that feed on and pollinate the flowers. In Shenandoah, an earlier spring is giving invasive plants a head start, and they’re displacing native wildflowers, leading to costly management issues.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the first national monument to preserve the landscape and honor the history and culture of Maine’s North Woods. Photo courtesy of Scot Miller.
Before the 1960s almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) person was illegal. New York City laws against homosexual activities were particularly harsh. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGBT civil rights and provided momentum for a movement.
Give the gift of Awesome
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This holiday season
the best present
isn’t just under a tree
it’s under the stars in the sky
It’s standing on a mountain
paddling a mighty river
Or taking in a canyon
This holiday season
go play in the snow
and have fun in the sun
all year long
with the best stocking stuffer ever
The America the Beautiful Annual Pass
unlocks more than two thousand federal recreational sites
so you can get out and explore America
This holiday season give the best gift ever
a ticket to the great outdoors
Get your America the Beautiful Annual Pass today!
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1/20/2017
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This holiday season the best present isn’t just under a tree, it’s outside under the stars. Give the gift of the great outdoors with the best stocking stuffer ever: America the Beautiful pass -- it provides access to over 2,000 public lands including national parks! Go to http://on.doi.gov/pass and gets yours today.
