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2021 Was A Very Good Year For Nesting Wading Birds In The Everglades

Herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, storks — Florida’s iconic wading birds tell us if the Everglades ecosystem is healthy, and if restoration efforts are improving conditions in the River of Grass. In 2021, the Everglades experienced its second-highest nesting effort for many wading bird species in 80 years!

Booz Allen Seeks Dismissal Of Recreation.Gov Lawsuit

Booz Allen Hamilton, the company that operates Recreation.gov for the federal government, has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit against it, arguing in part that it doesn't charge any fees for use of the site that manages a wide array of recreational pursuits across public lands, from camping and hiking permits to climbing and cabin rentals.
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Governments Announce Plans To Expand Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park

The Canadian and Quebec governments have announced they’re working to expand the boundaries of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. This project aims to better protect the biodiversity and ecosystems of the St. Lawrence Estuary, which is home to nearly 2,200 animal and plant species including the endangered beluga.

Public Input Sought On How Parks Canada And Jasper Can Work Together

Parks Canada is inviting input on sharing responsibility with the Municipality of Jasper for the delivery of land use planning and development services, and whether a new model should be explored. This includes determining who should carry out what land use planning and development responsibilities within the Town of Jasper, and how the municipality and Parks Canada could work together in the delivery of these services.

Alaska Congressional Delegation Wants Bear-Baiting In National Preserves

Alaska's congressional delegation, arguing that the National Park Service's move to prohibit bear-baiting in national preserves in the state isn't supported by science and violates congressional intent, wants Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to block the agency's effort.
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A $25 Million Boost For Bison

Mythic, iconic, and nomadic, bison are an American relic, the continent's largest mammal that once roamed from Canada to Mexico, from Nevada to Virginia. Reduced in number from an estimated 60 million to just thousands, the species is being given a $25 million lifeline from the Biden administration to bolster its genetics and herds.