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Thanks to over 30,000 volunteers and 750,000 acres of protected land, Wisconsin has created the country's largest trail camera project, documenting everything from otter romps to bobcat families. The citizen science effort has produced 21 scientific publications and helps guide wildlife management for 14 species.
Four Benedictine sisters in Wisconsin have spent 70 years transforming bare farmland into a thriving 170-acre sanctuary for wildlife and weary souls. Their quiet dedication shows how small groups can create massive environmental impact.
Wisconsin is inviting everyday people to become community scientists and help protect the state's rarest plants and animals. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore nature and make a difference.
A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.
When a mama duck started pacing frantically near a chirping storm drain in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, firefighters knew they had a unique rescue mission on their hands. Two quick-thinking firefighters reunited an entire duckling family after they tumbled into the darkness below.
Australian vet students will soon learn to treat injured koalas, raptors, and other native animals through a groundbreaking partnership. Southern Cross University is teaming up with Wildlife Recovery Australia to give future vets hands-on experience that could save thousands of wildlife lives.
Scientists are using blood samples from baby bald eagles to map PFAS contamination across Wisconsin's rivers. The eagles act as early warning systems for toxins threatening both wildlife and people.
A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.
Wisconsin is home to the world's largest population of the endangered Karner blue butterfly, and now anyone can help protect it. The state's Department of Natural Resources is recruiting volunteers to track these rare pollinators starting in July.
Wisconsin is calling for volunteers to help protect the Karner blue butterfly, an endangered species that now exists in just five states. The state is home to the largest remaining population and needs citizen scientists to track their recovery.
In 1974, Wisconsin counted just a handful of bald eagle nests in its northern counties. Today, every single county in the state hosts these majestic birds, marking one of conservation's greatest comebacks.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
For over four decades, citizen scientists across Wisconsin have spent their spring and summer nights listening to frogs and toads, helping track 12 species and uncovering surprising population trends. These "froggers" have now logged over 12,300 nights monitoring wetlands statewide.
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.
One injured raccoon with nowhere to go changed Amanda Moore's life forever. Now she's a licensed wildlife rehabilitator helping orphaned and injured animals across Kentucky return to the wild. #
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.
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.
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