Why Is the Federal Government Dumping Toxic Chemicals Onto Public Lands? These spraying programs are creating “virtual dead zones” in wild places By Jeremy Miller July 20, 2026 In this story: pesticides, public lands, toxics, forests
Mexican Wolf Release Held Up by Federal Official Top Interior deputy delays wolf release at the last minute to placate ranching interests By Jimmy Tobias and Chris D'Angelo July 15, 2026 In this story: wolves, endangered species, conservation, federal policy
An Old Disease Decimates the Wolves of Yellowstone Wyoming cuts its wolf hunting quota in half until researchers understand the implications of canine disease By Melanie Haiken July 12, 2026 In this story: wolves, endangered species, wildlife, animals, conservation
Are Sea Otters Safe? Orcas, bird flu, pathogens, and warming seas make for an uncertain future By David Helvarg July 10, 2026 In this story: wildlife, oceans, conservation
Roadside Pollinator Corridors and the Danger of Feel-Good Conservation Researchers are starting to question the widely held belief that all pollinator corridors are good By Robin Verble July 6, 2026 In this story: pollinators, wildflowers, habitat restoration, saving wild places, wildlife
Researchers Are Trying to Save These Turtles From Disappearing in Illinois Efforts to conserve Blanding’s turtles ramp up as habitat loss and a fungus hinder their recovery By McKenna Sweet July 3, 2026 In this story: Our Wild America, saving wild places, conservation, animals, wildlife
Protected Public Lands Are Still the Backbone of America at 250 This uniquely American ideal—that wild places be protected and free to all—remains a defining legacy By Cassandra Brooklyn July 1, 2026 In this story: public lands, national parks, conservation, monuments, hiking
Rewilding Takes Hold in Illinois Lawmakers pass a measure to bring a novel conservation strategy to the Prairie State By Jennifer Cole July 7, 2026 In this story: wilderness, urban living, conservation
The Financial and Ecological Risks of a Contested Florida Dredging Project Can the Port Everglades shipping channel project proceed with governmental and environmental costs skyrocketing? By Ryan Green July 8, 2026 In this story: marine ecosystems, endangered species, wildlife, saving wild places, oceans
Adventures in Animal Miscasting Researchers call out wildlife mistakes in movie magic By Andrew Sharp June 26, 2026 In this story: film, culture, animals, wildlife