North Myrtle Beach, SC – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially removed the wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened species last month, marking a significant milestone in wildlife conservation efforts across the Southeast. This decision, which took effect in March 2026, highlights the success of decades-long habitat restoration initiatives in … Read more
Lehigh Valley, PA – According to Lehigh Valley Live, federal grants announced in February 2026 supported 30 conservation projects across the four-state Delaware River watershed, with Pennsylvania receiving $4.3 million to restore habitats, improve water quality, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) received $500,000 in federal funding to enhance … Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has officially approved the new Utah Wildlife Action Plan, marking a significant step forward in conserving Utah’s most at-risk native wildlife and fish species. Approved on January 6, this comprehensive 10-year strategy, effective from 2025 through 2035, equips the Utah Division of Wildlife … Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced a significant initiative aimed at boosting the population of the monarch butterfly, a species that has seen a troubling 20% decline since 2020. This initiative includes $10 million in grants to restore vital habitats across 15 states, specifically targeting the planting of 100,000 acres of milkweed, … Read more