More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day, including 2,500 pounds pulled directly from the river and 64,320 pounds of invasive weeds

More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day, including 2,500 pounds pulled directly from the river and 64,320 pounds of invasive weeds

More than 575 Nevada volunteers worked across 26 Truckee River watershed sites and removed 120,125 pounds of waste in one day (Image Credit: KTMB) A single day of community cleanup across Nevada’s Truckee River watershed resulted in more than 60 tons of waste being removed from public spaces, waterways and surrounding areas. According to Keep … Read more

In 1999, just 15 island foxes remained on each of two California islands; captive breeding and ecosystem restoration pulled the species back from extinction

In 1999, just 15 island foxes remained on each of two California islands; captive breeding and ecosystem restoration pulled the species back from extinction

In 1999, conservation biologists monitoring California’s northern Channel Islands faced a serious crisis. Only 15 island foxes remained on San Miguel Island and another 15 on nearby Santa Rosa Island, leaving the small native species close to extinction. An emergency recovery program launched by Channel Islands National Park and partner organisations helped save the animals. … Read more

Taylor Farms recall: 236,192 cases of lettuce pulled; Walmart, Subway, Taco Bell named in new FDA report

A new FDA report reveals 236,192 Taylor Farms lettuce cases and the major brands connected to the recall.. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril (REUTERS)

A new FDA report has revealed that more than 236,000 cases of lettuce were included in the Taylor Farms recall linked to possible Cyclospora contamination. The report, released Saturday, August 8, gives more detail about the businesses that received the recalled produce. A new FDA report reveals 236,192 Taylor Farms lettuce cases and the major … Read more