World Wetlands Day celebrates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention, an international agreement dedicated to wetlands biodiversity and conservation. There are celebrations on or near February 2nd across the globe, including on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi.
Learn MoreA conservation easement completed in the fall of 2019 will protect one of the largest blocks of oak habitat in the Willamette Valley. The 1,610-acre property is a working ranch and is home to Oregon Vesper Sparrow and other bird species of concern.
Learn MoreHawaiians welcomed mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, back to Kauaʻi in November. Soaring albatross filled the air above during the ceremony, while a few nēnē visited the scene on the ground.
Learn MoreThe Pueo Project was set up in 2017 to monitor the population size and habitat use of this Hawaiian Short-eared Owl. Knowing more will help establish which habitats we should conserve to help stabilize the population.
Learn MoreWorking closely with partners, the Washington State Department of Ecology has secured at least 67 National Coastal Wetlands Grants since the early 1990s. Partnerships work when it comes to coastal habitat conservation!
Learn MoreKauaʻi’s trail system will receive a boost with the award of a Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority grant. The ‘Aloha Aina’ grant will provide $118,000 to repair degraded sections of the Pihea-Alakaʻi trail system, where hikers can learn about the history, culture and wildlife.
Learn MoreThanks to the Nature Conservancy in Oregon, one of the largest blocks of oak and prairie habitat in the Willamette Valley has a new owner – the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Learn MoreGirdling conifers that have encroached on oak woodlands is a good option for treating stands where prescribed fire or mechanical removal may not be effective or feasible, according to a recent paper published by three northwest California researchers.
Learn MoreThe Center for Natural Lands Management has been asking land managers to report on 10 invasive species identified as threats in the Willamette Valley, Puget Trough, and Georgia Basin. See what they found and how to contribute information.
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