ST. MARY PARISH ƵƵ Amid the rapid erosion of LouisianaƵs coast, something hopeful is happening where the Atchafalaya River meets the Gulf. A flow of sediment from a decades-old river diversion has accidentally given birth to new wetlands. While that small delta is dwarfed by whatƵs washing away all around it, researchers have gained knowledge [Ƶ]
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The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has rejected a petition filed by two river advocacy groups seeking an impairment designation for the Big Hole River tied to nutrients pollution.Ƶ
A bill to protect Oregon beavers comes with many additional benefits, including cleaner water and fire protection, a conservationist argues.
Opposing views among environmental groups and coastal scientists in Louisiana have spurred intense debates over the use of natural wetlands for wastewater treatment. The conflicts could jeopardize some decades-long efforts to restore the stateƵs disappearing coast.
The Upper Missouri Waterkeeper and Big Hole River Foundation have petitioned the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to designate the Big Hole River as 'impaired' because of nutrients pollution.Ƶ
The state has extended a drought emergency for the third year in a row in the Yakima River Basin.
The petitioners say pollution-related algal blooms are threatening the Big HoleƵs famed trout fishery.
The Bitterroot National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations for the spring season with activities to continue as weather conditions allow.
Jane BordenƵs new book ƵCults Like Us: Why Cults Are As American As Apple PieƵ has us thinking about cults. The Manson Family and Branch Davidians come to mind.
MISSOULA, Mont. Ƶ Missoula Parks and Recreation is calling for volunteers to join their Earth Day celebration. Participants will assist Conservation Lands staff in the Parks and Recreation native plants greenhouse on Tuesday, April 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.