Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

Introducing Tullik’s Odyssey: The American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project

August 07, 2023 — Follow tagged American Golden-Plovers from Alaska to Argentina to highlight the importance of migratory bird habitat.

ALASKA Arctic Lands

Bluffs give scenic view of Congaree National Park. They’re now protected from development.

August 05, 2023 — Bluffs overlooking Congaree National Park are being protected from development as part of a deal that will preserve 400 acres in Calhoun County just south of the 27,000-acre park, according to a state agency and two conservation organizations.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Voices of the Arctic

May 12, 2023 — Read more about an ��Ĵ�ý Alaska intern's travel to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to interview local Iñupiat and Gwich’in elders.

ALASKA Arctic Refuge

Hudson Valley’s “Laurel & Ash Farm” Becomes Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer

May 10, 2023 — Just in time for farmers’ market season, Laurel & Ash is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

NEW YORK

Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.

Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils

March 01, 2023 — Seven ��Ĵ�ý-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.

ROCKIES Conservation Ranching

A male Scarlet Tanager perches on a branch, viewed from below as it looks ahead.

Great Mountain Forest First-Ever Officially Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer in Connecticut

February 28, 2023 — Just in time for production season, this 6,000 acre forest in Litchfield County is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

CONNECTICUT

Fairbanks Maple Officially Recognized as a Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Producer

February 16, 2023 — Just in time for production season, this Chautauqua County family-run business is being recognized for managing its sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.

NEW YORK