Maybe it’s a sign of our times that the Supreme Court’s next case could hinge on something so obscure as whether five ponds in southeastern Louisiana stay wet year-round.
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Changing the Endangered Species Act Could Actually Help Conservation
Avoiding conflicts over endangered species could allow states, landowners and conservationists to work more proactively to recover species.
If a Frog Had Wings, Would It Fly to Louisiana?
The Supreme Court prepares to weigh whether habitat must be habitable. Whatever it decides, the Endangered Species Act has to do better—by wildlife and landowners alike.
A True Wildfire ‘Fix’ Would End Bad Incentives
Fire policy should steer clear of bad incentives that nudge more people and homes into harm’s way.
Stop the Bleeding
A new technology could help conserve an ancient species, demonstrating how innovation can spare nature.
We Will Better Protect National Parks for Just Pennies More Per Visit
For the price of an ice cream cone at Yellowstone’s Canyon Lodge we will collectively be investing millions in the future of our beloved public lands.
What Will a Reconsideration of Critical Habitat Regulations Mean for Conservation?
Settling a lawsuit brought by 20 states, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will reconsider critical habitat regulations. What will this mean for conservation?
National Parks Are Underfunded — Overhauling Fees Will Help
Our national treasures are too important to hang on the whims of political funding decisions.
When Wildlife Is a Zero-Sum Proposition
In Kenya, wildlife policy increasingly threatens rural communities—and the species it intends to protect.
Water Markets as a Response to Climate Change
Several changes to state regulation of surface water could help make its use more efficient and help states adapt better to climate change.