Government of Canada designates Nova Scotia’s Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island as Canada’s newest National Wildlife Areas
Canada’s National Wildlife Areas play a vital role in conserving habitat that contributes to the health of migratory bird populations and the recovery of species at risk. That is why the Government of Canada continues to expand its network of protected areas in Nova Scotia and across the country.
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada has designated Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island as Canada’s newest National Wildlife Areas.
Hays County, Texas:
David Baker, The Watershed Association executive director, confirmed on Monday that Hays County has purchased the Karst Canyon Preserve through the county’s Parks and Open Space Bond. Due to finalize this week, the purchase more than doubles the size of the Jacob’s Well Natural Area. A conservation easement to be held by The Nature Conservancy further protects the area.
Experts stunned after government-protected species' population soars by 10%
The thick-billed parrot, which disappeared from Arizona and New Mexico decades ago after heavy deforestation and hunting wiped out local populations, is finally making a comeback.
Good News Network reported on a survey in Chihuahua, Mexico, showing the number of parrots has grown by more than 10% in the last 12 years, reaching about 2,500. This marks a major step forward for a species that has been endangered for so long and also shows the effectiveness of conservation efforts like reforestation and habitat restoration in the Sierra Madre Occidental forests.
New marine sanctuary declared in the 'time-machine' Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean have announced the designation of a new marine sanctuary to protect the nation's largest green turtle nesting colony and its healthy shark populations.
The first marine sanctuary of the Marshall Islands has just been announced by the Pacific island nation. While it will cover two remote atolls, it will span across 48,000 square kilometres around the country’s two northernmost islands – Bikar and Bokak.
Apex Grant Program Drives $21 Million for Conservation Efforts Since Establishment
In 2024, Apex Funded Nearly $1 Million in Conservation Initiatives Near Project Areas
Apex Clean Energy (Apex) today announced the recipients of $960,000 contributed in 2024 through its Conservation Grant Program, an industry-first environmental initiative that allocates funds to conservation efforts near the company’s commercialized renewable energy projects. Since its founding in 2021, the program has dispersed nearly $3.2 million, generated over $18 million in matching donations, and supported approximately 4,420 acres of preserved and restored lands, as well as other unique conservation projects.
DRC Green Corridor Project: Greenpeace Africa cautiously welcomes “World’s Largest Forest Reserve”, urges inclusive approach
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the creation of the Kivu to Kinshasa Green Corridor Reserve, an ambitious initiative to establish a vast protected area of more than 54,000 km², which will be dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources. Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), made the announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22nd 2025.
Second wolf release confirmed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the release of 15 new wolves from British Columbia in Colorado.
Officials said the department completed a capture and release Saturday for the second Gray Wolf reintroduction season as part of the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. Five wolves from the original Copper Creek Pack were also released Saturday. The department said all of the wolves were released in Eagle and Pitkin Counties.
10,000 oysters introduced to new reef in North East England
In a bid to restore Britain’s native oyster population, conservationists from the Wild Oysters Project have created a new underwater reef ‘the size of a football pitch' off the coast of Sunderland.
European native oysters (Ostrea edulis) were once a mainstay of Britain’s coastline, providing essential habitat for other marine species. However, since the 1800s, habitat loss, over-harvesting, pollution and disease have led to a 95% decline in the population.
Ratty the Water Vole returns to Cumbria’s riverbanks
Much adored, especially thanks to the lovable Water Vole, Ratty, in Wind in the Willows, these furry, whiskered mammals were once a common sight in our rivers. But Water Voles have now all but vanished from the Lake District.
Once a common sight in our rivers, these furry, whiskered mammals have vanished from the Lake District. To try and rectify this, we, along with other environmental organisations and landowners have worked together to bring back the much-loved Water Vole on the RSPB nature reserve at Haweswater and Lowther.
Campaign win: 80% drop in carrier bags on UK beaches
Our beach clean data has shown an average drop of 80% in carrier bags found washed up on UK beaches.
Following the introduction of charges on carrier bags over the last decade, data from our volunteers has shown the number of carrier bags washed up on beaches is coming down - this is great news! We campaigned for the charges to be introduced across the UK which has led to this reduction.
Kansas wildlife officials are sharing some good news this week as they report three threatened species in the state have been found to have stronger populations than was previously recorded.
Laura Rose Clawson with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said in a press release on Jan. 15 that it has made some new discoveries with three native species. These include the northern map turtle, shoal chub and broad-headed skink, all of which are currently listed as threatened species in Kansas.
The KDWP began a review process for these three species in July 2023 and consulted with the latest evidence on their current population numbers. This effort was conducted under the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act which requires the KDWP to review its lists of endangered, threatened and species in need of conservation (SINC) lists every five years.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has added the Geddes Creek Conservation Area (just outside of Radium Hot Springs) to its network of protected areas in the Columbia Valley.
Geddes Creek covers 193 hectares (477 acres) right next to Kootenay National Park. It begins just two kilometres from Radium and stretches north almost to Edgewater.
Conservation leads to benefits: Large marine protected areas are boosting fish catch rates
Increases in catch rates for fish such as tuna have been demonstrated near recently created Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs), including Revillagigedo in Mexico. This shows that LSPMAs are large enough to protect highly migratory species such as tuna, especially bigeye tuna. Those are the findings of two research scientists, including an economics professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, who analyzed publicly available data. The findings were published in Science on December 12.
Public land in Mojave Desert just named as California's newest national monument
The new monument was established in mid-January by outgoing President Joe Biden as one of his last executive actions to help restore endangered desert tortoise habitats
Chuckwalla National Monument was established in mid-January by outgoing President Joe Biden as one of his last executive actions after several years of grassroots and advocacy campaigning by groups like Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT). It is now the fifth largest land-based national monument in the mainland U.S.
Myanmar’s conservation efforts save endangered Bengal tiger population
Myanmar stands at the forefront of tiger conservation in Southeast Asia, showcasing a remarkable commitment to preserving its Bengal tiger population.
Despite numerous pressing domestic challenges, the country has managed to maintain about 20 Bengal tigers, also known as Indian tigers – a testimony to its effective conservation programme.
Experts estimate there are only 5,711 Bengal tigers in the world as of last year after many of the big cats fell to poaching for their body parts.
Myanmar governments have steadfastly prioritised protecting the charismatic tigers at the Htamathi Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the northern Sagaing region, where armed conflicts are ongoing.
“It is good news that Myanmar managed to have these numbers and their recovery plans are remarkable. They are sustaining themselves.
The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR) has been officially declared a protected area covering 11 607 hectares of critical biodiversity in Limpopo.
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) led the formation of the reserve, which consists of 14 properties owned by eight landowners. The WSNR covers a key biodiversity area, a centre of endemism, a strategic groundwater source area and critical biodiversity areas identified in the Limpopo Conservation Plan.
Protecting endangered habitats: TUI Care Foundation expands TUI Forest in Peru and launches new TUI Forest Project in Borneo
TUI Forest Peru provides habitats for almost 30 endangered species by planting over 2.3 million native trees in the Andes mountains
TUI Forest Borneo launches to protect the critical habitat of the orangutan, and empower local communities to the south of the island
Programmes are launched as part of TUI Care Foundation’s Forest February, which emphasises the global importance of reforestation
Deforestation is a significant global issue, with approximately 10 million hectares of forest lost each year. This loss of forest cover endangers the habitats of countless species, contributing to the decline of biodiversity. In response to this pressing challenge, the TUI Care Foundation is expanding its efforts to protect endangered habitats and support local communities through two key initiatives: the extension of TUI Forest Peru and the launch of the new TUI Forest Borneo.
