Climate

Emperor Penguins Proposed for Listing Under Endangered Species Act
August 04, 2021 — The Antarctic seabirds may qualify as a ‘threatened’ species due to climate change. But without reducing carbon emissions, can the listing help them?
Bird Safety a Concern in National Push to Build More Power Lines
July 29, 2021 — A carbon-free power sector will require vast new transmission infrastructure, but it shouldn't come at the cost of wildlife, advocates say.
Birds and Clean Energy
Florida's Early and Severe Red Tide Raises Concern for Coastal Bird Safety
July 23, 2021 — As harmful algal blooms kill off fish and sicken birds in the Tampa Bay area, conservationists worry that nesting Black Skimmers, terns, and other shorebird species could be at risk from eating tainted seafood.
Conservation News
Electric Utilities, Long Anchored by Coal, Are Starting to Break for Renewables
July 21, 2021 — Renewable electricity will save money in the long run. But that’s tough logic for utilities desperate to earn every penny from their fossil-fuel investments.
A stream runs through Rocky Mountain National Park.
Watch: Supporting Colorado’s River Restoration
August 25, 2020 — Learn how all of Colorado benefits from river restoration in our new video.
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Volunteers plant willow saplings next to a montane stream.
Get Outside and Lend a Hand to Rivers
July 27, 2020 — Sign up for Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Rockies-sponsored Wildlands Restoration Volunteers volunteer projects.
Restoration and Resiliency
Habitat Hero at Jack's Solar Garden
July 01, 2020 — Advancing renewable energy while creating bird-friendly habitat.
Native Plants
American Avocet.
Grand Valley Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ's Wetlands Restoration Project Is Underway
May 21, 2020 — How an Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ chapter is restoring habitat along the Colorado River.
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