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Traveler Special Report: Is Padre Island's Renowned Sea Turtle Program Slipping Away?

After the National Park Service recruited Dr. Donna Shaver to build a sea turtle science program at Padre Island National Seashore, a role that saw her bring the program to international prominence, the agency now appears to be squandering her success and hoping she'll retire.

Biden Administration Unveils Ambitious 30 By 30 Roadmap

Biden administration officials on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap for pushing the country to conserve "at least' 30 percent of its lands and waters for nature by 2030, but it remains to be seen how much support Congress gives the initiative that currently has no estimated cost.
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