Disappearing lakes, old photos and AI are helping scientists map Arctic permafrost thaw in near-real time
The abrupt disappearance of a lake is one clear sign that the ice below is melting, and a clue to wider permafrost changes.
A Thoughtful Win for Birds, Business, and Communities
Last week, the Kearney County Board of Commissioners took an important step for both wildlife conservation and the sustainable tourism industry in Nebraska. On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the...
Keeping the Crane River “Crane Friendly”
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series exploring the various facets of the Sandhill Crane Migration in Central Nebraska, the $28 Million annual economic impact that the migration brings...
Announcing 2027 Crane Season Dates
Each year, visitors from all over the world make plans to visit Central Nebraska for the magnificent Sandhill Crane migration. Rowe Sanctuary is pleased to once again provide one of the best...
From flames to haze, wildfire smoke transforms as it travels, and it can harm your health in different ways
To understand what’s in the smoke you might be breathing, you have to look at where it’s been.
Shifting the cleanup cost of packaging waste to companies could encourage greener packaging – but only if states are aligned
Extended producer responsibility policies are gaining steam in the US, but what they entail can differ widely from state to state.
Seaside Scrape Nests: A Sea and Shorebird Survival Strategy
Imagine the “perfect” bird nest.What comes to mind? Maybe leaves and fluff stuffed into a cozy little birdhouse or a tightly woven basket made of twigs and dried grass? Chances are that image in...
As the Arctic Warms, Hungry Polar Bears Are Eating More Seabirds—Wiping Out Colonies
One summer day in 2024, a polar bear walked across the flat, wild shore of Spy Island, Alaska. Common Eiders nested there, with birds and eggs in the hundreds. By the end of the day, almost all of...
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...