Environment

A bright orange and black butterfly with white spots on its wings rests on green leaves among tall grass and foliage.

Environment

Native Milkweed for Monarch Conservation

Diane Jones, owner of Draggin’ Wing High Desert Nursery and Jeanne Dodds, ESC Creative Engagement Director – Growing up in

November 5, 2019 No Comments

Endangered Species Act

Poisoned: New Report Highlights 10 Species Threatened by Pesticides

Chemical pesticides applied to lawns, gardens, and industrial agriculture operations are a major threat to imperiled wildlife, according to a new report released today. “Poisoned: 10 American Species Imperiled by Pesticides” details how domestic and commercial pesticides—including herbicides, insecticides, and rodenticides—are contributing to the decline of many common and lesser known species of wildlife.

October 30, 2019 No Comments

A group of six deer walk single file down a snowy hill, leaving a trail of footprints behind them, with a fence visible along the top of the hill in the background.

Environment

Will you see wildlife crossings on your vacation?

This is a guest post from Trisha White from the National Wildlife Federation. This originally appeared on their blog. _

September 4, 2019 No Comments

A close-up of wild milkweed plants with brown pods splitting open, releasing silky white seeds among tall, green and yellow grass.

Environment

Milkweed is a Life Preserver for Monarchs

During the Pacific battles of WWII, military occupation of Java eliminated the Allies’ source of kapok, the material that filled

June 10, 2019 No Comments

A close-up of a mule deer with large ears standing in dry grass, looking directly at the camera.

Environment

Energy development threatens big game herds in Wyoming (and why it matters outside the state, too)

This is a guest post by Dr. Kristen Gunther. It was originally published on ensia.com. Wyoming is sprawling and sparsely

January 28, 2019 No Comments

A wooden cabin sits near tall trees and a rocky creek, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and a partly cloudy blue sky.

Congress

Protect Our National Parks

Our National Parks represent a global model for conservation and inspire millions of visitors annually. Yet the present government shutdown, which started on December 21st, 2018, has led to a staffing and maintenance crisis in National Parks. Damage occurring to our parks as a consequence of keeping parks open during the government shutdown is a catastrophe for public lands and wildlife.

January 11, 2019 No Comments