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California just approved $80 million to restore salmon rivers, protect wildlife corridors, and open up nature access across 16 counties. The funding will remove barriers blocking fish from their spawning grounds and protect critical habitat for dozens of threatened species.
The Stillaguamish Tribe is turning farmland back into wetlands to save endangered Chinook salmon and protect communities from flooding. Over 15 years, they've purchased 2,000 acres and removed levees to restore habitats that disappeared over a century ago.
California just committed $80.4 million to wildlife connectivity and salmon recovery, with the biggest win happening on the Feather River where a decades-old barrier is finally coming down. For salmon fighting their way upstream to spawn, this funding means 28.5 miles of river are about to open up for the first time in generations.
Scientists discovered beavers are secretly thriving in coastal estuaries and tidal wetlands across the Pacific Northwest, creating vital habitats for endangered salmon. This overlooked ecosystem engineering could help restore lost coastal worlds.
California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.
After decades of conservation work, Maine is asking federal officials to explore new tools that could speed up Atlantic salmon recovery and eventually reconnect people with their rivers. The innovative approach could transform how endangered species come back from the brink.
While most salmon species struggle with climate change, pink salmon are booming in Puget Sound with 8 million returning last fall. Their unique two-year life cycle and short migration routes help them dodge the worst effects of warming waters.
A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's withdrawal from a landmark salmon recovery plan, ordering immediate protections for seven species of salmon and steelhead on the brink of extinction. The ruling restores water flow levels and marks a crucial win for Native American tribes and conservation groups fighting to save fish populations that once made the Pacific Northwest the world's top salmon producer.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just opened applications for up to $99 million in funding dedicated to Pacific salmon recovery projects. This historic investment could help reverse decades of decline for one of the West Coast's most iconic fish species.
England is pouring £30 million into restoring wildlife habitats across its most iconic landscapes, from Dartmoor to the Lake District. The three-year fund aims to create thousands of hectares of new habitat for threatened species like hedgehogs, dormice, and rare birds.
State Rep. Ann Bollin traded her office for a toolbelt, joining volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home in Southfield. The statewide Legislative Habitat Build Day brought lawmakers and community members together to help a family achieve homeownership.
After a century of denying its dams blocked salmon migration, Seattle just signed the largest utility-to-tribe payout in American history. Three small tribes will receive $1.35 billion to restore the fish that sustained their culture for hundreds of years.
A damaged creek along California's redwood coast is now helping young salmon grow twice as fast and survive in numbers not seen in decades. Sometimes fixing nature's problems just means giving it room to work again.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Humpback whales have made a stunning comeback in the Salish Sea since the late 1990s, and experts are gathering to share more conservation wins. A Seattle workshop will showcase how dam removal and habitat restoration are helping whales and salmon thrive again.
A Chilean salmon company just proved sustainable air travel is possible for fresh food, cutting emissions by 10% on its first green flight to the US. The breakthrough could transform how the world ships seafood.
Building homes for families in need takes more than hammers and nails. Habitat for Humanity in Wood County is recruiting volunteers for everything from making sandwiches to managing budgets as they prepare their 56th home.
England is investing £30 million over three years to bring back thriving habitats for hedgehogs, water voles, and other struggling species. The program could also make water cleaner and help prevent flooding across the country.
An endangered Houston toad has appeared in restored habitat for the first time in over 50 years, proving that decades of conservation work are finally paying off. The discovery comes after biologists released 170,000 toad eggs this spring as part of a massive effort to save the species from extinction.
Scientists discovered that tiny parasitic worms in decades-old canned salmon are actually good news for our oceans. Rising parasite levels in some species suggest marine ecosystems are bouncing back stronger than ever.
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