The Fernald Site in Ohio, once a key nuclear weapons production facility, has been transformed into the Fernald Preserve after a $4.4 billion, 17-year cleanup, now featuring wetlands, prairies, forests, and a Visitors Center detailing its history.
Scientists and fishermen are leading a NOAA-funded effort to restore Florida's Indian River Lagoon by breeding and outplanting disease-resistant 'super clams' to replace populations decimated by algal blooms.
The Tule River Tribe and California Department of Fish and Wildlife successfully reintroduced a family of seven North American beavers to the South Fork Tule River watershed to restore ecosystems and build climate resilience.
New Orleans collects used Christmas trees, bundles them, and drops them by helicopter into coastal marshes to trap sediment and strengthen wetlands, combating Louisiana's significant land loss. This nearly 30-year program aids marsh plant growth, reduces wave energy, and provides habitat for wildlife.
A new electrified fence in Kosciuszko National Park, funded by biodiversity offsets from Snowy 2.0, protects 108 hectares of endangered alpine wetlands from damage caused by wild horses, preserving critical ecosystems, threatened species, and carbon storage.
Beavers reintroduced to Paradise Fields in Ealing, West London, have successfully mitigated flooding around Greenford Tube station, a problem that previously plagued the area. The "nature's engineers" built dams, creating wetlands that slow water flow and boost local biodiversity, demonstrating a free, effective solution.
The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops), native to South Africa and Namibia, is now classified as vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat destruction from mining and development. Concerns also arise from its increasing popularity in the pet trade.
Sir Charles Burrell is transforming 1,525 acres of farmland in South Lincolnshire into "Boothby Wildland," a rewilding project aiming to prove nature restoration can be profitable. Despite local skepticism and a landscape devoid of life, the project seeks private investment by selling biodiversity and carbon credits, challenging traditional farming models.
A network of over 20 artificial fish ponds in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis development is occupying government land without authorization. A green group warns that materials used at the site also threaten the ecology of the nearby Mai Po Nature Reserve and Inner Deep Bay wetlands.
A new genetic study reveals the endangered British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is a distinct subspecies with origins dating back 200,000 years, challenging previous theories and highlighting the need for renewed conservation efforts against habitat loss due to climate change.
The United States features several exceptionally long bridges, many in Louisiana, stretching miles over water, swamps, and wetlands. These structures, like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and Manchac Swamp Bridge, are vital for transportation and highlight the unique landscapes they traverse.
Ecosystems are often described using functional language, implying they have purposes they can fail to perform. This essay argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic ends and cannot truly "break down," challenging the "ecosystem services" framework and advocating for clearer thinking about environmental crises.
The Trump administration has transferred all immigrant detainees out of the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Florida, effectively closing the controversial site due to hurricane season concerns. The remote facility faced criticism for cost, inhumane conditions, and environmental impact.
Despite the 2026 FIFA World Cup's proximity, hotels in New Jersey are struggling with low occupancy due to exorbitant prices for rooms and parking. Analysts cite astronomical ticket and airfare costs, and a lack of affordable lodging as key factors deterring fans.
Environmentalists refute Albanian PM Edi Rama's claims of fake news regarding the destruction of the Vjosa-Narta ecosystem for a real estate project. Experts witnessed construction in a protected area, leading to protests and a corruption investigation.
Oriental storks, a national first-class protected animal, have successfully bred in Wuhan's wetlands for the first time, with 15 chicks hatched. This marks a significant achievement in wetland ecological restoration.
The Mease River in the UK has won the River Restoration Centre's UK River Prize 2026 for its 13-year restoration campaign. The project, led by Trent Rivers Trust and funded by the Environment Agency, involves farmers, volunteers, and water companies to combat pollution and habitat degradation.
Three endemic salamander species, Lissotriton kosswigi, Triturus anatolicus, and Ommatotriton nesterovi, have been identified in the wetlands of Ormanya Nature Park in Kocaeli, Turkey. These findings highlight the park's rich amphibian population and underscore the importance of protecting these species and their habitats.
The Stillaguamish Tribe has completed restoration of a 230-acre wetland in Washington state by removing a two-mile earthen levee, welcoming tidewater onto former farmland for the first time in over 140 years. The project aims to restore critical habitat for Chinook salmon, a federally threatened species that returned in such low numbers in 2025 that the tribe was only allowed to catch 26 fish. The tribe has purchased 2,000 acres over 15 years to restore fish and wildlife habitat.
