
A collaborative effort to revive the critically endangered species and restore kelp forests
The Samish Indian Nation, in collaboration with University of Washington researchers, released 20 lab-raised endangered sunflower stars into their traditional territory in the San Juan Islands, aiming to revive the species and protect kelp forests from sea urchin overgrazing.
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Sunflower stars, a keystone species, were nearly wiped out by a wasting disease exacerbated by climate change.
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Increased collaboration between indigenous groups and researchers in conservation efforts
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The Gibbon Conservation Center in California, founded by Alan Mootnick, cares for 40 gibbons across 5 species, highlighting their unique singing and the threats they face due to habitat destruction and wildlife trade.

The Trump administration is proposing to roll back the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 59 million acres of US national forest from road construction and logging. Ecologists warn the move threatens biodiversity, water quality, and critical wildlife habitats.

Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana face a ninth day without power following an Aug. 11 storm, causing food spoilage and school closures. Meanwhile, heavy rains in Columbus, Ohio, triggered flash flooding, leading to emergency water rescues.

The Bureau of Land Management is conducting a roundup of approximately 1,000 wild horses near Meeker, Colorado, citing the need to manage population levels. The operation highlights ongoing tensions between animal advocates and those favoring range management.

Hawaii communities recovering from Hurricane Lala face a new tropical system gaining strength in the Pacific, threatening saturated ground with up to 15 inches of rain and renewed flooding.

Crews are restoring power and clearing roads in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala caused flooding and one death. While the storm has moved west toward the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, recovery efforts continue across the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu.