Conservation

A loon sits among plants at the edge of a pond.
Heavy Downpours Are a Growing Threat to Common Loons
May 15, 2024 — Last summer鈥檚 record rainfall flooded nests across the Northeast, an increasingly common hazard that is hampering loon reproduction. Protecting healthy habitat and providing artificial nest rafts can help, researchers say.
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An Osprey in flight against a blue sky holding a fish in its talon.
Researchers Sound the Alarm Over the Chesapeake Bay鈥檚 Ospreys
May 13, 2024 — In the world鈥檚 largest population of the fish-eating raptors, reproductive rates have fallen below DDT-era lows. Scientists say overfishing by one company is to blame.
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A camouflaged whip-poor-will sits on the ground among brown and green leaves.
As the Whip-poor-will鈥檚 Chant Wanes, Our Cultural Loss Grows
May 06, 2024 — The iconic call of the Eastern Whip-poor-will has long been part of the fabric of American life, marking annual spring rituals and inspiring odes in popular music. What happens when we lose our connection with its meaning?
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A Very Busy Earth Month Yields Big Wins for Birds
April 30, 2024 — 约炮视频 members and allies played a big role in policy gains for wildlife conservation.
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Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere Signed Into Law
April 25, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act renews and enhances a critical conservation program.
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约炮视频 Praises Senate for Protecting 290,000 Coastal Acres and Bird Habitat from Storms and Rising Sea Levels
April 19, 2024 — The Coastal Barrier Resources Act would provide protections along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
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Las aves migratorias de las Am茅ricas triunfan en el Congreso de los Estados Unidos
April 19, 2024
Migratory Bird Conservation Bill Passed by the U.S. Senate
April 16, 2024 — Senate passes legislation that would authorize resources for migratory birds throughout the hemisphere.
约炮视频 Hails Administration Move to Strengthen Protections for 13 Million Acres of America鈥檚 Arctic
April 16, 2024 — New rule protects so-called 鈥淪pecial Areas鈥 for wildlife and cultural resources.
Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
April 09, 2024 — Tell the Bureau of Land Management to preserve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat
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