Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
Small businesses at the gateways to America’s national parks face 4 big risks – including changing boundaries and extreme weather
Policy changes, climate disruption, staffing shortages and housing costs are reshaping the risks of owning or starting a gateway business.
Birding at Rowe Sanctuary
Every spring, thousands of people flock to Rowe Sanctuary to witness one of Nebraska’s greatest wildlife spectacles: large concentrations of Sandhill Cranes gathering along the Platte River during...
The Next Generation of Conservationists Need to Get Their Hands Dirty
For students visiting the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, a field trip is more than a day away from the classroom. It is an opportunity to experience the natural world firsthand and...
Fish DNA in Ozark streams reveals region’s complex geologic history
A fish-finding expedition not only detects unexpected species but also uncovers a living link to Missouri’s geological past.
The Cost of a Single Step: Protecting Florida’s Nesting Shorebirds
Visiting Florida’s beautiful beaches is an enjoyable way to spend the weekend, but for the shorebirds that nest there, these beaches are home — essential habitat where they lay their eggs and...
Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action
With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground.
Connecting the Maya Forest: San Pedro Dzula becomes the first Conserva Aves-supported protected area declared in Mexico
Conservation success often begins at the local level, but its impact can reach far beyond community boundaries. In southern Yucatán, a new achievement is demonstrating exactly that. In the...
Antarctic krill fishing is now concentrated in the exact pattern conservation rules were designed to prevent
With location regulations no longer in force, fishing boats are harvesting thousands of tons of krill from very few areas, increasing competition with penguins, seals, whales and other marine life.
Sea and Shorebird’s Nesting Strategies, Why the Beach is the Best Place
23436The extreme environmental nesting conditions that shorebirds face seem less than ideal for sea and shorebird species raising their families — like the Black Skimmer, Least Tern, and Wilson's...
The Shoreline Speaks: Notes from an Audubon Florida Coastal Steward
Nestled in the sand on the southernmost tip of Fort Myers Beach is a little city. Some days it bustles with activity, while other days it rests in quiet tranquility. The more time I spend here, the...
Congressional Leaders Get Firsthand Look at Forest Conservation
The nation’s forest birds are in decline, their populations dropping in 65% of states since 1970. Even once-common birds are disappearing. The Wood Thrush, for example, has declined by 60...