Nuisance species are detrimental to watersheds and to the native species within them. During eras of human expansion, settlers and homesteaders often brought crops, plants, trees and fish species with ...
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The planet is facing multiple severe challenges that require our immediate attention. Putting an end to the dirty and suffocating fossil fuel emissions may be the most significant global priority, but ...
Two hundred years ago, nearly two-thirds of Illinois was covered in prairie. Today, less than 0.01% of that prairie land remains. The rest has been lost to agricultural development, urbanization and ...
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana has among the most biodiverse ecosystems in the United States. From vast wetlands, swamps to coastal habitats, our ecosystems truly make Louisiana beautiful. One big ...