The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated approximately 3,814 river miles as critical habitat for four endangered freshwater mussel species across 17 states, including Pennsylvania. The ...

Maintaining connections between natural habitats may support beneficial microbes that help wildlife defend against disease.

As the number of freshwater mussels continue to decline across North America, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to designate critical habitat areas to protect the species. The service is ...

A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

Critical habitat is key to the survival of endangered species. In fact, a study by the Center found, plants and animals with federally protected critical habitat are more than twice as likely to be ...

New research shows animals lose helpful bacteria when connected habitats are broken. This weakens their defense against ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Four annual winter range closures take effect next Monday across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. The closure areas include Cabin/Silver ...

Wild rice is vital to ecosystems and culture. Ami examines how environmental change is affecting it. Wild rice, known as manoomin, is an important species in the Great Lakes region with ecological and ...

The EU rules on nature protection aim to safeguard species and their habitats. Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network of protected areas globally. The EU birds and habitats directives, adopted ...

MONTEREY – A state bill that would expand protection for monarch butterfly habitats along the California coast, has passed ...

The plan to reserve 155 acres of habitat nearby the Chobani development is encouraging, and I applaud the attention given to the upland sandpiper. I share the community excitement for ...