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The Missouri Department of Transportation has endorsed a new report by the Center for Large Landscape Conservation that aims to integrate wildlife habitat connectivity into local government planning. The report highlights the importance of balancing human and natural needs in local land use planning, acknowledging the challenges posed by limited
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking an experienced biologist to lead manatee response efforts in the east central sector of Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marine mammal necropsy techniques, live and dead marine mammal stranding response techniques, and experience leading safe and
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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a seasonal fisheries analyst to support the commission's mission of managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The successful candidate will work independently and contribute to ongoing research projects, including the Harris
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The bill, introduced by Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, aims to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and associated dam and water infrastructure from the U.S. Forest Service to the city of Ouray. This transfer would allow the city to refill the reservoir, which was drained in January
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The introduction of the Crystal River Conveyance Act by U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet aims to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and associated dam and water infrastructure from the U.S. Forest Service to the city of Ouray. This move is expected to boost outdoor recreation
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Governor JB Pritzker has issued a press release announcing the establishment of a new endowment to protect, preserve, and enhance Illinois state parks. In partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is launching the Illinois State Parks Endowment, a long-term, independent funding source
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U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have successfully secured $19,524,223 in funding to increase access to clean drinking water for families in Nevada. The funding will be allocated to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Walker River Paiute Tribe
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As the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lost over 15,500 personnel through the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) since January, U.S. Senators Patty Murray, Martin Heinrich, Jeff Merkley, and Amy Klobuchar are demanding answers from U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz
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U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet have introduced the Crystal River Conveyance Act, which seeks to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and associated dam and water infrastructure from the U.S. Forest Service to the city of Ouray. This move aims to boost outdoor recreation and provide
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U.S. Senators and Representatives are mounting a strong opposition against the Trump Administration's decision to cancel awards to clean energy projects, citing concerns over haphazard and politically driven cancellation processes. The Department of Energy's decision to terminate 24 projects worth $3.7 billion has sparked
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted the fourth annual Champion Landowner Retreat, a three-day event that brought together over 50 individuals from across Arkansas to learn about making their forestry operations more profitable and sustainable. The retreat was hosted by UAPB's Keeping it in the
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In a concerted effort to protect ecological security, multiple departments and units collaborated to conduct a joint defense and law enforcement operation in the Jiuquan area of Qilian Mountain National Park. The operation, which took place on September 4, aimed to address illegal activities such as mining, poaching, and logging,
