Manatees Face an Uncertain Future Under These New Rules The Florida manatee shows what a weakened Endangered Species Act could mean for conservation By Marlowe Starling October 6, 2026 In this story: endangered species, conservation, wildlife, animals, federal policy
The US Forest Service Moves to Cancel Its “Best Idea”: the Roadless Rule The Roadless Rule protected nearly 60 million acres of forest—until now By Christian Elliott September 2, 2026 In this story: forests, national forests, saving wild places, conservation, federal policy
Construction in Big Bend National Park Threatens More Than the Environment Border barrier expansion along Big Bend’s Rio Grande imperils rafting in this remote national park By Trisha Mukherjee and Benjamin Swift September 6, 2026 In this story: America's National Parks, national parks, saving wild places, conservation, federal policy
Effort to Unleash Cattle on Public Land Spells Trouble for Ecosystem Health Conservation groups warn of the consequences of more livestock grazing By Tabby Kibugi August 2, 2026 In this story: public lands, saving wild places, conservation, federal policy
“A Stake Through the Heart of the Endangered Species Act” How the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks threaten thousands of plants and animals with extinction By Ashley Stimpson July 26, 2026 In this story: endangered species, wildlife, animals, conservation, federal policy
A New Fight Over National Monuments Emerges in Utah Bears Ears and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monuments are once again threatened by a major downsizing By Molly McCluskey July 22, 2026 In this story: monuments, public lands, indigenous communities, saving wild places, federal policy
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
The Newest Legislative Package Could Have a Big Impact on Groceries The Farm Bill is one of the largest funding packages for America’s food system and private conservation but faces grim odds By Sam Becker May 29, 2026 In this story: agriculture, federal policy, congress, conservation, food and drink
Federal and State Leaders Turn Their Backs on Pollution Monitoring Local community members are stepping in to fill the void left by federal and state governments By Tabby Kibugi May 11, 2026 In this story: toxics, air, federal policy, environmental justice, social justice
Advocacy Groups Step In Where the Federal Government Won’t Community-led public hearings offer concerned citizens a voice on the Roadless Rule By Christine Peterson April 29, 2026 In this story: Organizing, national forests, forests, Community Advocates, federal policy