New California Law Protects Wildlife Corridors
In 2022, seven states enacted laws that provided millions of dollars for constructing wildlife crossing over busy roads. These milestones- in California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming- broke new ground in protecting corridors while...
The Greatest Animal Migrations
One of the most inspiring events in nature is the migration of animals. These massive movements are often carried out in search of new habitats. The Great Migration of animals is a vital part of our planet's natural ecosystem. It shows that the world's habitats...
How Humanity is Disrupting Ecosystems and Wildlife
Since humans have spread worldwide, they have affected every corner of the planet in various unexpected ways. While habitat destruction and climate change are well-known causes of environmental damage, other things can negatively affect the environment. Noise...
Migration Designation Delays
After a three-year delay in implementing Wyoming’s big game migration protection policy, some members of Wyoming Wildlife Taskforce have urged wildlife managers to take action. On December 14 in Cheyenne, the group held their final meeting. Sen. Larry Hicks (R-Baggs)...
3 Ways Markets Are Protecting Our Environment
Entrepreneurs are utilizing markets and property rights to improve conservation. These three examples are protecting our environment and making an impact that has proven beneficial. The first example is conserving water. The West is familiar with drought, and with...
Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
Setting New Year's resolutions can be tough, as you set the bar too high and inevitably fail. This year, instead of focusing on what you can do for yourself, you can focus on ways to make the world around you better. This blog is going to talk about the ways you can...
Importance of Private Lands in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park has been an example of American conservation for 150 years. As the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone is celebrated, it reminds us of how far we have come with conservation, as well as where it needs to go next. When the park was established,...
How to Help Preserve Yellowstone National Park
You can make a difference in the long-term survival of Yellowstone by following proper environmental practices. One of the most important things that you can do is to treat the park, its forest, hydrothermal and geologic features, and its wildlife with respect. Here...
Drought Influences Populations
Wyoming wildlife managers are reducing tags for hunting pronghorn and mule deer statewide. Due to severe drought and disease, there are concerns about habitat and declines in population. Pronghorn tags are being reduced by 8,000 and mule deer tags by 3,300. ...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
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...