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Ontario will permanently protect 969 acres at Echo Lake, where more than 400 wildlife species are already documented; the land is planned to return to Garden River First Nation stewardship within five years

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Ontario will permanently protect 969 acres at Echo Lake, where more than 400 wildlife species are already documented; the land is planned to return to Garden River First Nation stewardship within five years

The property carries significance that extends beyond its ecological value. It was historically part of the Garden River First Nation reserve before colonial-era government reductions altered the community’s original boundaries, explains the online report. At the edge of Echo Lake in northern Ontario, a stretch of forest, wetlands, cliffs and waterways is set to become … Read more

Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

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Joshua Tree wildlife crossings planned in California’s Mojave Desert to curb wildlife-vehicle collisions; two State Route 62 structures to protect bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bobcats with $6 million-plus funding

Two wildlife crossings are planned over State Route 62 near Joshua Tree National Park. (Photo: KTLA) Wildlife crossings are increasingly being used across the United States to help animals safely navigate roads and highways, while reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions. Now, two new crossings are being planned in California’s Mojave Desert near Joshua Tree National Park, in … Read more

Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek donated 74 acres in 1998; his $2 million gift helped protect wildlife and open space

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Alex Trebek's 1998 gift of 74 acres in the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy created a vital wildlife corridor for bobcats and coyotes. (AI-generated/ChatGPT)

Los Angeles is a city of traffic, freeways, and nonstop noise. Despite all of this, bobcats and coyotes still call the area home. According to a 2003 study in Conservation Biology, researchers radio-collared 50 bobcats and 86 coyotes between 1996 and 2000. The authors note that for bobcats, protecting enough good open space for adult … Read more

In 2005, Walmart pledged to protect one acre for every acre it developed; 21 years later, the programme has helped protect more than 2.2 million acres

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In 2005, Walmart pledged to protect one acre for every acre it developed; 21 years later, the programme has helped protect more than 2.2 million acres

Representative Image of Walmart’s commitment to wildlife conservation, highlighting the protection of 2.2 million acres (AI Generated Image) In 2005, Walmart made a commitment to help permanently conserve one acre of wildlife habitat in the United States for every acre of land developed by its stores. Twenty-one years later, the Acres for America programme has … Read more

In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada’s Yukon; its partnerships have now helped create 204 crossings and protect 24 million hectares

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In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada's Yukon; its partnerships have now helped create 204 crossings and protect 24 million hectares

Thirty-three years after scientists began an ambitious effort to reconnect wild areas across North America, a cross-border conservation project stretching from Wyoming to northern Canada has been named a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, launched in 1993, has helped establish 204 wildlife crossings and protect about 24 million … Read more

Massachusetts is turning a retired cranberry bog into the final restored link along Red Brook; the project is designed to protect a rare brook trout that moves between freshwater and the ocean

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Massachusetts is turning a retired cranberry bog into the final restored link along Red Brook; the project is designed to protect a rare brook trout that moves between freshwater and the ocean

Century Bog was previously a working cranberry bog. (Photo: Cape and islands) Massachusetts is restoring a former cranberry bog in Plymouth and Wareham to complete protection of Red Brook from its headwaters to salt water. The Century Bog project will turn the retired cranberry farm into a functioning wetland and stream channel, creating a more … Read more

Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

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Oregon feared a famous 92-foot waterfall on private land could be sold to a new owner; the state has now approved a $2 million purchase that will permanently protect Abiqua Falls and open public access

The waterfall drops 92 feet into a pool surrounded by ferns, moss-covered rocks and a basalt cliff Oregon has approved a $2 million purchase of Abiqua Falls, ending concerns that the famous 92-foot waterfall could remain in private hands after its owner put the property up for sale earlier this year. The deal includes the … Read more

Priscilla Chan’s housing philanthropy helped finance 4,400 homes and protect 73,000 tenants in 5 years

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Priscilla Chan's housing philanthropy helped finance 4,400 homes and protect 73,000 tenants in 5 years

Priscilla Chan is the co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Image Credit: Jessica Chou/Chan Zuckerberg Initiative(CZI) Priscilla Chan has supported thousands of Bay Area residents through the ‘Partnership for the Bay’s Future,’ a programme created to tackle the region’s shortage of affordable homes. 5 years after its launch, the initiative had protected more … Read more

A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize

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A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize

A conservation project connecting wild habitats from Wyoming to Canada’s Yukon has been named a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has spent 33 years protecting 59 million acres of land and supporting 204 wildlife crossings across North America. The non-profit project is one of 15 global finalists for … Read more

A 74-year-old man moved rocks and built a bridge to protect his Connecticut home from a brook, but a court has ordered him to restore it

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A 74-year-old man moved rocks and built a bridge to protect his Connecticut home from a brook, but a court has ordered him to restore it

Representative Image of before-and-after views of Limekiln Brook, highlighting unpermitted work and its impact on the environment (AI Generated Image) A 74-year-old homeowner in Bethel, Connecticut, has been ordered to either restore a brook behind his home to its previous condition or seek a wetlands permit for work he carried out there without approval. According … Read more