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Bald eagle becomes national bird, reminding us not to make the same mistake twice

About a month ago the United States rightfully recognized the bald eagle as the national bird, bestowing an honor that was long overdue. We’re hoping it motivates legislators and the public not to make the same mistake twice and let a toxic pesticide threaten its survival.  By 1963 there were a record-low 417 nesting pairs […]

In Our View on January 21, 2025

Leaf peeping and clearing the air this fall

In Our View on September 30, 2024

We called her Tina 

In Our View on September 19, 2024

Coyotes aren’t going anywhere, so learn to live with them

In Our View on September 3, 2024

The ‘bad sports’ in sport-fishing are not the sharks

In Our View on August 1, 2024

The Good, Bad & The Ugly of the Paris Olympic Games 

In Our View on July 25, 2024

Monarchs need our help—and ESA protections

In Our View on July 19, 2024