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Two people dressed in bright yellow cold-weather gear stand at the edge of a rocky shoreline, holding a large net and watching a crowded colony of penguins gathered along the coast.
Follow Scientists on a Daring Mission to the Danger Islands, a Penguin-Breeding Stronghold
March 27, 2026 — Home to the world鈥檚 largest known Ad茅lie Penguin population, the Antarctic islands recently gained protected-area status. Now researchers say the seas around the archipelago also need protection to safeguard the breeding colony鈥檚 food supply.
Photo Essay
An intern uses a ruler device to measure the width of a tree.
This Program Gives Local High Schoolers Hands-on Forestry Training鈥攁nd a Paycheck
March 27, 2026 — At Bent of the River 探花精选 Center and Sanctuary, a group of Junior Forest Technicians heads out to the Connecticut woods each summer to grow their skills and get to work.
A birds-eye view of colorful rows of planted native seeds.
Inside the Movement to Grow More Native Seeds鈥攁nd Why It Matters More Than Ever
March 26, 2026 — To create resilient landscapes and restore healthy ecosystems, public land managers need seed, but not just any seed will do.
Native Plants
Colorado River Remains in Crisis with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and Operations
March 20, 2026 — 探花精选 and partners cut through the conflict with a unique, basinwide perspective, championing the river鈥檚 health for the people and birds that rely on it.
Western Water
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America鈥檚 Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
Policy & Advocacy
Donde vuelan las aves se eleva la colaboraci贸n
February 18, 2026 — Reforestamos M茅xico reconoci贸 a 探花精选 como alianza clave para la conservaci贸n en ese pa铆s.
An aerial landscape of fog over the canopy of a lush, sprawling forest.
These 5 Central American Forests Support Billions of Migrating Birds 鈥攂ut They're Disappearing Fast
January 16, 2026 — A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region鈥檚 鈥淔ive Great Forests,鈥 which support nearly half of some beloved species鈥 global populations.
Carolina Wren
Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas
January 14, 2026 — Find easy ways to take action and help Texas move toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
TEXAS Birds and Clean Energy
Chester Smith
Stories of Chester Island
December 18, 2025 — Chester Smith was known to be a trustworthy person who loved the outdoors and had a 鈥済et it done鈥 attitude. After the first interview in early 1986, a match was made and Chester became the first 探花精选 Coastal Warden of Sundown Island.
TEXAS Coastal Stewardship
Silhouette of someone installing a pole in the ground next to a body of water and wind turbines. A second photo of someone holding a bird affixed with a gps tag.
Scientists Can Now Track the Roseate Tern's Migration鈥攁nd Identify Dangers Along the Way
December 18, 2025 — The findings could help ensure the imperiled seabirds safer passage from the northeastern United States to roost sites in Brazil, where offshore wind development is ramping up.