9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (369+ words) A tract of land near Yellowstone National Park which had been identified as a potential gold mining site in 2023 has been added to the roster of public lands after The Conservation Fund, the United States Forest Service and the Greater…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (452+ words) Kiowa County Press Earth Talk " How does soundscape ecology help the environment? How does "soundscape ecology" help the environment? A vast web of species, including humans, connect ecosystems across the globe. Understanding the interactions animals have with their environments reveals…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (473+ words) Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Thursday released its third annual gray wolf report, identifying a minimum population of 32 wolves statewide and citing strong pup recruitment as an encouraging sign for the state's restoration program. The report covers biological year 2025-2026, running…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (392+ words) April is Native Plants Month, and a South Dakota rancher is reflecting on her journey to turn part of her ranch back to native grassland. Dawn Butzer and her husband bought 100 acres in Alcester, South Dakota, in 2019, knowing they wanted…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (276+ words) Washington State's wolf population has reached its highest recorded level to date, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's latest report. The report documented at least 270 wolves in the state as of the end of last year, an…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (334+ words) An executive order issued by President Donald Trump to "unleash Alaska's enormous potential" could cause members of an ancient Tribe to lose their way of life. The call to "maximize" development of the 49th state's natural resources has placed the Hard…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (462+ words) Eagle Rock Ranch of Park County has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award, which recognizes ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife…...

4+ week, 16+ hour ago  (488+ words) Kiowa County Press Earth Talk " Is climate change already shifting biodiversity? Are we already noticing significant biodiversity shifts or losses as a result of climate change in recent decades? Climate change is not the only reason we have suffered huge…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (311+ words) Scientists are encouraging people to plant monarch butterfly habitat as researchers observe positive trends in monarch populations. Each year, scientists in Mexico measure the number of acres monarch butterflies occupy. Last year, monarchs lived through the winter season on more…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (340+ words) Kiowa County Press Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public input on potential ban of commercial fur sales Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting public comments through May 3, 2026, on a proposal that could prohibit the commercial sale of furs from furbearer…...