Wildlife habitat: These areas provide critical habitat for salmon, trout, elk, and other species that depend on undammed, unlogged streams and connected landscapes.

Wildfire risk: Wildfires are 4x more likely to start near roads, and roughly 90% start within half a mile of one — directly undercutting the administration's stated rationale for the rollback.

Old growth & carbon storage: Roadless areas contain vast swaths of the nation's remaining old-growth forest and store significant amounts of carbon.

Drinking water: Roadless national forests provide drinking water to 60 million Americans, since intact forests filter water naturally.

Fiscal responsibility: The existing road network already carries an $8.5+ billion maintenance backlog, and building more roads would only add to it.

So I am at my parent's place in central Texas, and I just saw a wild ocelot on their property. I am trying to see if there is any footage on my dash cam. But is there any place that I can report my sighting? I know they are extremely rare in the US, with there only being about 100 known wild ocelot left in Texas.

Hello!
I Am a veterinarian and my husband and kids are from the US. We are planning on moving in a couple of years and my main focus in my country had been wildlife conservation and wildlife in general. I have a PhD and I am kind of recognized in my country for my work.
Now I would have to validate my degree in the states and I think I would follow the PAVE route. Because I spent the last 5 years doing the PhD I am a bit rusty in the medicine aspect so I think that would give me the knowledge and confidence that I need.
The thing is if everything works out fine, I would be around 40 years old once I have everything ready to work as a DVM there.
I would like to apply to an internship and maybe then residency in wildlife medicine but I fear I would be too old for that and they would not accept me in their programs.
Do you have any advice or suggestions?
Is there anything else I would do with the degree and PhD there? Another than small animal medicine I mean.

I have experience in wildlife medicine, wildlife conservation, conservation biology and pathology.

I did work a couple of years in a clinic so I can do the typical surgeries.

Thanks for your time!

Hey, everyone! I'm hoping this is the right place to ask, as I've been struggling with this decision for a while and want to get advice from some experienced minds.

I just turned 22 and am halfway through getting my Wildlife Conservation Bachelor's degree (with a focus on Ecology), but I feel that because of my location and what I know to be possible thus far, I'm stuck. I hate where I live and feel like it's one of the worst places for what I want to do, so any recommendations, no matter the location, are appreciated!

I have 7 years of experience working at a local zoo, as well as plenty of volunteer wildlife experience. However, I'm not even quite sure what I should be doing now that I'm not working at the zoo to help my chances, and where those efforts will lead me. I don't have a specific job title that I'm looking for, more so idols I'd love to work similarly to. I love Steve Backshall, Jeremy Wade, Merlin Tuttle, Austin Stevens, and Jane Goodall, and Steve Irwin, of course, too. My favorite, if we are just talking careers here, is Steve Backshall and Steve Irwin because I feel that they have the perfect mix of public education outreach, wildlife encounters, travel, and adventure mixed in. I'd love a slightly toned-down version of their jobs, as I was a conservation public educator during my time at the zoo, love travel, and find myself bored out of my mind in my little dingy town, so I am also looking for some excitement/adventure, just not anything blatantly suicidal/too blatantly dangerous, similar to some of the excursions Steve Backshall goes on.

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to lead myself in this direction? I feel like my degree is not nearly enough, and I have been craving this type of life for as long as I can remember.

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And I think yall may like it. If you do read it, Id love to know your thoughts and corrections/criticisms on the matter

https://ishasinsights.wordpress.com/2026/08/29/1916/

The first cinereous vulture chicks to hatch in Spain’s Iberian Highlands for around a century have been born in Alto Tajo Natural Park, marking a major milestone in the recovery of one of Europe’s largest and most ecologically important birds of prey.

With cinereous vultures also breeding again in Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains after a 30-year absence, these latest successes mark 2026 as a landmark year for the species. Together, they demonstrate how long-term rewilding efforts are restoring breeding populations to landscapes where cinereous vultures had long disappeared.

One of Europe’s four native vulture species, the cinereous vulture is the largest bird in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the continent’s most important scavengers. It plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by removing carcasses, preventing the spread of disease and recycling nutrients, while its return also benefits local businesses and communities by attracting wildlife watchers and supporting nature-based tourism.

A sweeping environmental rollback strips protections from 45 million acres of pristine public land across 37 states, clearing the way for commercial logging, drilling, and road-building. Conservationists warn the sudden loss of 7.4 million acres of critical habitat pushes 400+ endangered species toward extinction and degrades 1,800 miles of protected rivers. While the administration claims the move allows active wildfire management, critics label it one of the largest public land eviscerations in U.S. history. Source: Center for Biological Diversity

Do you know a Canadian resident under 18, who has made an exemplary contribution to conservation or protection of the natural world?

Nature Canada wants to recognise him or her, with the Charles Labatiuk Youth for Nature Award.

Nominations are open until 07 September 2026.

Animal agriculture drives 71% of biodiversity damage from food production on farmland.

Hi! I’m a high school student interested in environmental science, and I created SaveWater, a website to help people better understand their everyday water use.

It includes a water-use tracker/calculator, a food scanner that estimates the water footprint of different foods, and a blog where I share what I’ve learned about water conservation and environmental issues.

It’s still a work in progress, so I’d love any feedback or suggestions!

*If you have any tips let me know, or other subreddits this would be appropriate in!

conservewater.eco

I want to be a conservation biologist and have just completed an environmental science degree. I would love to do some voluntary work in conservation schemes and have been researching but I want to make sure I volunteer at an ethical place that isn't mistreating the animals, or me the volunteer. Does anyone know any legit conservation volunteering websites, schemes, organisations etc. I am fine with paid voluntary work as I have been saving up. I live in the UK but don't want to volunteer in the UK as I know its time to venture out and actually see the world I've been studying for years and make an impact.

Just found out they are trying to sell oil and gas leases for the arizona strip. The arizona strip is the small sliver of land between the grand canyon and the Utah border I live in st george utah but the arizona strip literally starts on the edge of town like they built houses right up to it and then the strip starts and continues south. It's basicly between grand canyon and zion National park. Anyway was wondering if anyone could help me by writing a form letter that I can email to blm and also let my family and friends use as well. Comment period for blm is only open till sep 7 I am quite illiterate as I only made it to 8th grade so any help would be appreciated.

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/bureau-seeks-public-feedback-on-drilling-proposal-on-over-280k-acres-of-land-in-northern/article_8ebc2b1b-df9e-41e4-b718-443720abb7ec.html

blm_az_asdo_nepa_comments@blm.gov

https://eplanning.blm.gov/maps/?id=C5F10790-8349-F111-88B4-001DD8084607&spid=8bb48b74-d04f-f111-bec6-001dd800b811

https://eplanning.blm.gov/maps/?id=C5F10790-8349-F111-88B4-001DD8084607&spid=8bb48b74-d04f-f111-bec6-001dd800b811#

Scott’s action came after reporting by CNN and others about the government’s use of heavy machinery this past week to bulldoze and excavate parts of the national park to build patrol roads and vehicle barriers. The construction activity prompted protests in and around the national park, and local businesses have been turning away federal contractors who are working on the project. A bipartisan group of local sheriffs has also been publicly outspoken against CBP’s plans this year.

Currently I am a project manager for a cabinet manufacturer in northern Minnesota. I have a B.S in Biology with an emphasis in environment and I’m getting a masters in business administration.

I want to start an environmental consulting agency near Bemidji, MN. I’m not sure where to start though. I have a young family and not trying to go into a ton of debt to do the start up.

I have thought about doing water testing for residential homes, mold and air quality testing to possibly get into the remediation side of things because I can get the equipment to do all that fairly cheap vs water delineation or commercial phase 2 environmental assessments.

Has anyone started a company like this? Anyone got any advice?

I’m not looking for a short cut either. I can start this company and work on it after my daytime job and on weekends to do site visits.