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Sheep Evolve On Santa Cruz: Feral flock shrinks and hardens over 150 years; scientists document distinct breed

Introduced in 1851, the Santa Cruz Island sheep underwent remarkable adaptations over time. These resilient creatures became smaller to thrive in their harsh home environment, while their wool transformed, becoming lighter and less dense. Conservation initiatives launched in the late twentieth century aimed to protect this unique breed, and today,…

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Camp Wilkes replaced a failed 150-foot wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline; a 60-year analysis found the switch would save the Biloxi camp about $73,000

Camp Wilkes replaced a failed wooden bulkhead with a living shoreline. This ecologically friendly solution is projected to save the camp seventy-three thousand dollars over sixty years. The initial living shoreline project cost fourteen thousand five hundred fourteen dollars. This approach absorbs wave impact and anchors the bank using plants…

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In 2021, Washington's Skagit River System Cooperative installed an 80-foot bridge over the Lucas channel. 5 years later, the project has helped reconnect fish habitat across the floodplain

A restoration project in Washington’s Barnaby Reach has focused on improving floodplain connectivity and fish passage by removing infrastructure at Barnaby Slough. The first phase included extensive dike and flow control structure removal, demolition of unused hatchery facilities, removal of five wells, decommissioning of a culvert, installation of an 80-foot…

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Jackie Chan became the face of a campaign to save one of the world's most trafficked mammals; his Kung Fu Pangolin campaign urged China to stop buying their scales

Jackie Chan, one of China's best-known film stars, became the face of a high-profile campaign in 2017 aimed at reducing demand for pangolin products and helping protect one of the world's most trafficked mammals. The campaign, called “Kung Fu Pangolin”, used Chan's martial-arts image to deliver a simple message to…

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A 5,000-acre Wyoming ranch was bought by conservationists in the 1990s; instead of ending ranching, they kept cattle grazing to protect the ecosystem

A Wyoming ranch proved cattle grazing can protect ecosystems. Conservationists bought Red Canyon Ranch and kept cattle grazing to test coexistence. Managed grazing mimics historical patterns, supporting grasslands and diverse plant communities. This approach informs conservation strategies across the American West today. The ranch serves as a model for balancing…

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India's Mangroves Store More Carbon Than Rainforests, And Coastal Deforestation Is Erasing Them Fast

The numbers that should change how you think about mangrovesA single hectare of mangrove forest stores up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon in its soil, roughly four to five times more than a comparable patch of tropical rainforest. The reason is structural. Mangroves grow at the edge of land and…

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James Cagney and brother bought California grassland in the 1940s; after parts were sold, six decades later the remaining 417 acres became a wildlife haven

Hollywood actor James Cagney and his brother William once owned hundreds of acres near Ramona, California. Decades later, 417 acres of the former Cagney Ranch became a conservation priority because of its rare grasslands, vernal pools and threatened wildlife. The Nature Conservancy purchased the property for $2.7 million in 2003,…

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In 1940, actor James Cagney bought hundreds of acres of California grassland; decades later the remaining 417 acres became a protected wildlife corridor

For decades, the grasslands outside Ramona, California, looked much as they had for generations: open country, seasonal pools and wide stretches of native vegetation broken by grazing land. As reported by the local news report, The San Diego Union-Tribune, among the people who once owned part of this landscape was…

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In 2018, Natasha Whetzel helped burn 20 acres at Delaware’s Hurley Tract to restore habitat. 10 weeks later, native purple love grass had spread extensively, transforming the site into habitats for birds and pollinators

Conservation work in southern Delaware is helping restore and protect important habitats within the Nanticoke River watershed. At Middleford North Preserve and the Hurley Tract, The Nature Conservancy and its partners have used habitat management, prescribed fire, and reforestation to improve conditions for native plants and wildlife. A controlled burn…

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In 1922, a Hawaiian family bought a remote Pacific atoll to harvest coconuts; they later fought the US Navy, rejected casino plans and sold it for conservation

Palmyra Atoll, once a thriving coconut farming locale, eventually became a military base before a legal dispute saw it reverted to its original owners. With scientists emphasizing its ecological significance, conservationists stepped in to secure the atoll. Today, it stands as a protected scientific reserve and wildlife haven, where researchers…

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In 2021, Pennsylvania removed a failing 128-year-old dam; beneath the drained reservoir, Sterry Creek’s original channel was still intact after more than a century underwater

The Nature Conservancy has successfully revitalized the O'Conner Reservoir dam from the late 1800s, allowing Sterry Creek to revert to its natural course. By lowering the reservoir's water levels and excavating the embankment, they eliminated the need for a costly artificial channel, thus improving local water health. This project also…

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In 2021, Pat McElhenny led removal of a dam that had held back water for 100 years. 1 year later, the original Sterry Creek channel resurfaced intact, restoring a natural floodplain on Moosic Mountain

A 100-year-old dam came down on Moosic Mountain in Pennsylvania, but the real surprise appeared afterward. Sterry Creek’s original channel was still there, hidden beneath the reservoir for generations. Pat McElhenny led the 2021 removal, giving the creek room to follow its old path again. One year later, the restored…

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In 2012, Ray Milewski and students set research plots at Pennsylvania's Tannersville Cranberry Bog. 10 years later, researchers cleared shrubs to help rare native plants return to the bog

In 2012, Ray Milewski and students established research plots at Pennsylvania’s Tannersville Cranberry Bog. A decade later, researchers cleared shrubs to give rare native plants room to return. The project reflects a wider restoration effort across Pennsylvania and Delaware. Forests are being rebuilt, streams revived, and invasive species removed. Together,…

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In 1862, heirs sold Colorado’s Baca land for 30 cents an acre; 140 years later its 97,000-acre ranch sold for $31.28 million and helped create a national park nearly four times the monument’s original size

A piece of land can begin as a forgotten investment and end as part of a national treasure. That is the remarkable story of Colorado’s Baca Ranch, a vast property at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In 1862, heirs of Luis María Cabeza de Baca sold the…

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Alaska eradicated rats from a 6,869-acre Aleutian island more than two centuries after they arrived in a shipwreck; within two years some native bird populations had increased 200% or more and missing seabirds began returning

After two hundred years of invasive rat habitation, Hawadax Island witnessed a remarkable transformation. Within just two years of their removal, native bird populations surged by over 200 percent. Seabirds previously thought extinct began to return, nesting on the island's enchanting cliffs. The restoration of the island's original name, Hawadax,…

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In 2014, Texas conservationists built a 54-acre underwater reef from artificial substrate; four years later oysters covered 70% of its surface

Half Moon Reef, a once-thriving oyster reef in Texas' Matagorda Bay, had been severely degraded after decades of overharvesting and environmental pressures. In late 2013, The Nature Conservancy and its partners began rebuilding the reef, placing about 100,000 tons of limestone across 54 acres of bay bottom to create hard…

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In 2005, California began eradicating 5,036 feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island as part of a wider fox recovery effort; by 2015 its native fox population had risen from under 70 to about 2,100

The successful eradication of feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island, initiated in 2005 and completed by 2006, played a pivotal role in the recovery of the island fox. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the island fox population rebounded dramatically. In 2016, federal authorities celebrated the milestone of removing…

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In 2017, billionaire couple gave $165 million to save 24,000 acres of California coastline. It was the biggest donation in the history of Nature Conservancy

In 2017, technology billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to The Nature Conservancy to help protect 24,364 acres of California coastline near Point Conception in Santa Barbara County. At the time, it was the largest gift in the organization's history, helping preserve a rare stretch of coast from…

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In the 1970s, Marty Bluewater bought a small piece of a Washington island planned for 800 homes; decades later, the entire 400-acre island is a wildlife refuge and he is its only resident

Protection Island in Washington was once planned as a holiday community with 800 homes. Marty Bluewater bought a piece of the island in the 1970s, but conservationists later fought to protect its important wildlife habitat. In 1982, the entire 400-acre island became a National Wildlife Refuge. Bluewater was allowed to…

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Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from space

Jack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of the stunning 24,000-acre Cojo/Jalama Ranch. This property boasts eight miles of pristine coastline and a rich variety of ecosystems. Renowned for founding Esri, a leader in geographic information systems,…

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Virginia installed 46 water-control structures across 150 miles of old drainage ditches to re-wet a swamp; restored peat now traps 200,000 metric tons of carbon a year

North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with…

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Jack and Laura Dangermond gave $165 million to protect 24,364 acres of California coastline from development

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, two billionaires have contributed $165 million to safeguard California's Gaviota Coast, a crucial ecological zone where marine ecosystems converge. This generous donation guarantees the preservation of this exceptional area from any development indefinitely. Nevertheless, this gesture alone cannot adequately combat rising concerns regarding coastal…

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In 2016, a biologist entered a remote Pacific Atoll five years after its rats were removed; she documented a 5,000% explosion in native tree seedlings

The successful removal of invasive rats from Palmyra Atoll marked a significant milestone after years of strategic planning. This pivotal action fostered an impressive surge in the population of native tree seedlings, leading to a vibrant rise in young native trees across the forest floor. The ecological ripple effect also…

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In 1989, conservationists began prescribed burns on 81 acres in North Carolina; by 2025, more than 1.8 million acres of longleaf pine habitat had been restored across the Southeast

Controlled fire is now recognized as vital for longleaf pine forest survival. Decades of restoration efforts have revitalized over 1.8 million acres across the Southeast. North Carolina's program alone has safely burned half a million acres since 1989. These managed burns remove fuel and stimulate native plant growth. This ecological…

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Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

Researchers have found that wildlife near Jackson, Wyoming, coexists with heavy human recreation

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