Contamination Found in Seabirds Near Georgia Superfund Site
A new study by researchers in Georgia found that contaminants from a Superfund site near Brunswick have spread much farther than previously thought. The study, published recently in Environmental Science:...
Register Your Team for Quiz Bowl at the Annual Conference
The 18th Annual Student Quiz Bowl will take place on Tuesday, October 20 from 6:00 pm – 12:00 am during the TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg. As a participant or...
Judge Blocks Waters of the U.S. Rule
A federal judge in North Dakota on Thursday temporarily blocked the full implementation of the Obama Administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule. This rule, which was set to go into...
Obama’s Visit to Arctic Not Without Controversy
President Obama began a three day trip to Alaska on Monday to call for action against the social and environmental impacts of climate change. During this trip, President Obama will...
Competition Seeks to Manage Invasive Pythons in Everglades
For one month next year, teams in Florida will compete to remove Burmese pythons from the Everglades. They’ll be there as part of the 2016 Python Challenge — an effort...
Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts
The Clash between Responsible Management and Perceptions Many people consider the annual migration of the sandhill crane an unrivaled spectacle of nature. Each year, more than 80 percent of the...
Fish and Wildlife Service Expands Hunting and Fishing on Refuges
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across the National Wildlife Refuge System. The new rules directly impact 21 refuges, with sport fishing being...
How Frogs Cope With Road Salt and Brackish Water
Some frogs may be able to adapt to brackish, salty water, according to new research. “Coastal frogs are less likely to avoid placing their eggs in salt water,” said Molly...
Hawaiian Monk Seals Gain Critical Habitat Protection
Critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi) now have a better chance to revive their population thanks to an increase in almost 7,000 square miles of designated critical habitat. The...
