Extreme off-road vehicle use, CBD argued, would have damaged the canyon’s waterfalls, trees that provide habitat for desert bighorn sheep, endangered birds and rare species.
Rancho Calera acquisition adds to Los Padres National Forest land along California’s Big Sur coast
The purchase creates a 10-mile open space corridor from the crest of the Santa Lucia Mountains to the ocean 15 miles south of Carmel.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve — Harmonic convergence of valley, sand, stream and mountain
Tracing the route back to the campground, it occurred to me that while the stunning dunes are the marquee attraction here, it is up the lonely trails into the preserve that other, forgotten treasures may be found.
Study concludes killing wolves to protect livestock not effective
Wolf attacks appear to follow seasonal patterns reflecting the feeding needs of wolf packs, livestock calving and grazing cycles.
Bering Sea ecosystem responding to changes in Arctic climate
These highly productive waters, according to NSF, act as “sponges” for carbon dioxide, absorbing quantities of the gas that otherwise would remain in the atmosphere where it would be expected to contribute to warming.
Glaciologist: Central Alaska Range glacier advances
The lower portion of the McGinnis Glacier was observed covered in cracks, crevasses and ice pinnacles — evidence that the glacier moved forward.
Scientists: Salvage logging following a forest fire hinders recovery, restoration
Scientists expressed concerns about salvage logging following fires, which may slow the natural recovery of forests, streams and wildlife.