Wildlife conservation

Natural resources

Bipartisan Legislation Advances to Full Senate, Prioritizing Water Infrastructure, Environmental Protection, and Native American Services

As the Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) emphasized the crucial role of the legislation in safeguarding Michigan's water resources, wildlife habitats, and Native American communities. The bipartisan bill, championed by Senator Peters,

Parks

Community Support for Humane Conservation Grows in Kruger Region

A new study by World Animal Protection, based on interviews with over 1550 households across 12 communities bordering Kruger National Park, reveals a majority of community members support humane, wildlife-friendly conservation. The research shows a growing desire to coexist with wildlife and benefit from its protection, contradicting the narrative that

Natural resources

New York State Adopts Regulation to Advance Endangered and Threatened Mitigation Bank Fund

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted a regulation to implement the Endangered and Threatened Species Mitigation Bank Fund, aimed at offsetting negative impacts to endangered and threatened species populations during construction of renewable energy and energy transmission projects. This move is part of the state'

Natural resources

Aquatic Plants Play a Vital Role in Maintaining Healthy and Balanced Ecosystems in Iowa's Lakes and Ponds

Aquatic plants are a crucial component of Iowa's lakes and ponds, providing essential habitat and shelter for wildlife, improving water quality, and supporting robust fish populations. These vital plants absorb excess nutrients, reducing algae growth and stabilizing sediments, which helps keep the water clear and oxygen-rich. They also

Parks

Environmental Police Launches Educational Patrols in Belem, Para

The Environmental Police Command (CPA), through the Environmental Police Battalion (BPA), launched the "Educational Environmental Patrols" Project in Parque da Cidade, Belem, aiming to raise awareness about wildlife protection, environmental responsibility, and biodiversity preservation. The initiative involves overt policing and environmental education actions in public spaces, targeting children,

Natural resources

Red-Whiskered Bulbul Delisting Plan Sparks Fears of Extinction

Conservationists have expressed strong opposition to a proposal to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected species list, arguing that it could lead to a de facto hunting licence and push the species towards extinction. The move has sparked concerns among experts, who claim that it undermines Thailand&

Natural resources

Marine Mammal Protection Act Under Threat: Bipartisan Assault on Whales, Dolphins, and Other Endangered Species

A draft bill aimed at dismantling the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) has sparked widespread concern among conservationists, who warn that the proposed legislation threatens the very existence of countless marine mammal species. The bill, which will be discussed by the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on

Natural resources

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Supports H.R. 1676 to Streamline State Wildlife Action Plan Approvals

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is advocating for the passage of H.R. 1676, the "Making SWAPs Efficient Act," which seeks to streamline the approval process for state-developed, peer-reviewed State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs). The FWC, led by Executive Director Roger Young, believes that this

Natural resources

Sierra Club Warns of Devastating Consequences of "Grizzly Bill"

The Sierra Club has strongly opposed the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025, a bill that could reverse decades of population recovery in grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Area. Introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), the bill would strip grizzly bears of protections under the Endangered Species Act

Natural resources

House Interior Appropriations Bill Threatens Endangered Species and Wildlife Habitats

The House Appropriations Committee's proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2026 contains numerous policy riders that undermine the Endangered Species Act and protections for individual species. The bill slashes funding for listing threatened and endangered species by two-thirds and includes poison-pill riders that would block

Climate change

Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association Demands Protection of Birds Amidst Rampant Tree Felling

The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) has written to authorities, urging them to prohibit tree felling without prior approval to ensure the protection of birds. The letter, sent to several high-ranking officials, including the secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, calls for a proper investigation into

Climate change

Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department Achieves 92.97% in Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Dachigam National Park

The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department has made a remarkable achievement in conservation efforts, securing a 92.97% score in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) exercise for Dachigam National Park. Conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, this exceptional