by Daniel Schwab | Nov 10, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
Biologist Michelle Herman is currently working with hellbenders, a rare, giant salamander. By swabbing the animal, she is looking for invasive fungus that can be found in a tributary of the Susquehanna River in New York. Hellbender numbers have declined...
by Daniel Schwab | Sep 29, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
In order to survive, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and other migratory species need the freedom to roam. Private landowners’ support is key to providing such freedom in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The critical habitat they own provides migratory pathways that need...
by Daniel Schwab | Sep 29, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
According to the Wyoming Fish and Game Department, sage grouse lek attendance remains steady. Due to habitats having good moisture this year and natural population cycles of sage grouse, attendance was up 6 percent for the 2022 season. Every year Game and Fish,...
by Daniel Schwab | Aug 2, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
Did you know that more than 1,000 species of animals are currently facing the threat of extinction? It is primarily due to human activities that are damaging the environment. Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting endangered species and their habitats. It...
by Daniel Schwab | Jul 11, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
“Conservation Banking” is a term that describes the long-term strategy of buying environmentally sensitive land and withdrawing it from development by shortening the planning process or simply not complying with various regulations. The idea is that after...