What Is a Forest For? California’s demonstration state forest system may be moving toward a future of climate research and tribal stewardship By Kate Fishman June 25, 2026 In this story: forests, state forests, conservation, outdoor recreation, ecosystems
Healthy Ecosystems Need Their Keystone Species Here's why By Amy Brecount White June 12, 2026 In this story: ecosystems, marine ecosystems, animals, Kids' Corner
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways By Katie O'Reilly March 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, ecosystems, climate change, climate adaptation
Fix Our Forests in Name Only A new piece of bipartisan legislation would erode safeguards meant to protect trees By Will Solomon December 7, 2025 In this story: forests, national forests, saving wild places, ecosystems, Policy
Marching Mangroves Threaten This Delicate Florida Ecosystem South Florida residents worry about the inland and northward advancement of the trees By Jennifer Reed December 3, 2025 In this story: ecosystems, marine ecosystems, climate change, climate adaptation
Artificial Islands Are Turning Industrial Wastelands Into Thriving Ecosystems Groups across North America are turning to the power of Mother Nature to revive waterways By Jennifer Cole November 20, 2025 In this story: wetlands, habitat restoration, ecosystems, urban planning
Mycorrhizal Fungi Can Restore Ecosystems. Here’s How. This library of spores specializes in growing and distributing the essential organisms By Shi En Kim October 14, 2025 In this story: ecosystems, science, Wonder
Will Washington’s Groundbreaking Climate Law Inspire Other States? The Evergreen State is creating a road map for phasing out fossil fuels while boosting renewable energy By Nick Engelfried October 2, 2025 In this story: forests, state forests, saving wild places, habitat restoration, ecosystems
Beavers Build Back Better Ecologists are relocating "nuisance" beavers to fix degraded landscapes across the West By Lauren Colella August 29, 2025 In this story: ecosystems, wetlands, wildfire, conservation, Gee Whiz
Maryland's Blue Crabs in the Red A key source of culture and sustenance in the mid-Atlantic faces threats on multiple fronts By Marin Scotten August 25, 2025 In this story: marine ecosystems, ecosystems, conservation