Natural resources
The New York State government has announced two significant milestones in the Catskill Forest Preserve, a vast area of protected land that offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation and conservation. The Governor, Kathy Hochul, has announced the acquisition of 900 acres in Ulster County, which will help ensure the long-term
Natural resources
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has removed a lower court injunction blocking President Trump's executive order directing federal agencies to prepare for large-scale reductions in force. This will have far-reaching consequences for the National Park Service, with nearly a quarter of its permanent staff
Natural resources
Sonoro Gold Corp. has submitted a revised Environmental Impact Statement, or Manifestacion de Impacto Ambiental ("MIA"), to the Mexican federal permitting authority, SEMARNAT, in an effort to optimize the project's footprint and enhance social and environmental stewardship. The revised MIA supersedes the prior MIA submitted in
Natural resources
Altiplano Metals Inc., a gold, silver, and copper company focused on the Americas, has announced the lease agreement with option to acquire the Santa Beatriz copper-gold-iron mine has been extended to July 2029. The mine, located approximately 45 kilometers south of La Serena, Chile, has a rich history of underground
Natural resources
Lanzhou City and Dingxi-Longnan City in Gansu Province, China have made significant strides in their efforts to restore the ecological balance of historical abandoned mine sites. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Natural Resources have announced the list of demonstration projects for 2025, and both cities have been
Natural resources
A 2,161-acre fire, known as the Hope fire, is burning near the Columbia River in Washington State's Stevens County, forcing evacuations and threatening structures. The fire, which was first reported at 1:15 p.m., has prompted officials to issue Level 3 and Level 2 evacuation warnings,
Natural resources
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced plans to accelerate deep-sea mining in US waters, sparking concerns among experts who warn of potential harm to fragile deep-sea ecosystems. The move comes as part of President Trump's executive order to fast-track the industry, and the DOI has
Natural resources
The first National Cover Crop Variety Test Report, a comprehensive study aimed at identifying the performance of various cover crop varieties across different locations in the United States, has been released by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). The report, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Natural resources
Farmers in Bartholomew County have until July 15, 2025, to file their 2025 acreage reports, which includes all crops, including double-crops planted on or before July 15. Producers must provide accurate crop acreage reports, including crop and crop type or variety, intended crop use, and number of crop acres. The
Natural resources
A study published in the Tourism and Hospitality journal, sponsored by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Scholarship and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, offers new insights into the economic value of natural resources in national parks. The research, conducted by the Asian Institute of Technology, estimated tourists&
Natural resources
President Trump's executive order to increase national park fees and revoke a memorandum promoting diversity and inclusion in national parks has sparked outrage from GreenLatinos, a coalition of Latino leaders committed to environmental justice. The organization's Public Land Program Director, Olivia Juarez, has condemned the move,
Natural resources
In Alabama, the summer season presents a unique opportunity for managing wildlife and forestry on properties. According to Norm Haley, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System forestry, wildlife, and natural resources Extension agent, summer is an ideal time to implement various techniques to ensure both wildlife and food plots thrive during
