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How the Yellow-rumped Warbler Survives Northern Winters
January 28, 2019 — While most wood warblers head south to warmer climes, 'butterbutts' hunker down for the long, cold haul.
EPA Says Limiting Mercury Pollution From Power Plants Is No Longer ‘Appropriate and Necessary’
January 18, 2019 — To justify its position, the agency is choosing to blatantly disregard the health impact to humans and wildlife, critics warn.
The Trump Administration Can't Ignore Raúl Grijalva Anymore
January 16, 2019 — Gavel in hand, the new House Natural Resources chairman is ready to take on industry and work to restore protections for birds and public lands.
EPA Struck Secretive Deal Over Toxic Site Leaving $13 Million in BP’s Pocket
January 15, 2019 — Emails show that, at BP’s request, EPA handed control of the Anaconda Copper Mine to Nevada, sidelining tribes and residents who fear they'll never have clean water.
Where Some of Your Favorite Summer Birds Head Each Winter
January 14, 2019 — In Oaxaca, Mexico, many U.S. bird species mingle with residents of the tropics as the weather starts to chill.
New Colorado Governor Expresses Support for Colorado Water Plan in First State of the State
January 11, 2019 — Governor Polis to make water a priority in new administration.
Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes
January 07, 2019 — Thanks to a rearranged skull and brain, this bird can forage for worms while keeping watch for predators.
Plastic Threatens Even Our Common Shorebirds, Study Warns
December 21, 2018 — Dead American Oystercatchers on Brazilian beaches were loaded with plastic, hinting that the world’s pollution problem isn’t just far out at sea.
Western Water Highlights and Wins in 2018
December 21, 2018 — In 2018, we worked to protect the arid West’s greatest natural resource: WATER - for birds and people.
What happened in Vegas? When it comes to water, this doesn’t stay in Vegas
December 20, 2018 — Feds don’t want to gamble on risky water future—and give new urgency to complete the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan.