A man who admitted to killing more than 20 bald eagles and hawks on Virginia’s Eastern Shore was sentenced to a day in jail, two years of probation and nearly $10,000 in fines after pleading guilty to violating federal protections for birds of prey.
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Barneby encourages people to visit their local bookstore to take a look at her book about wetlands. Barneby says her books, Exploring Wetlands and My Blue Heron are also on sale online. This Coastal Connection is sponsored by Baths by Spicer Bros.
DNREC is updating the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, a roadmap for protecting vulnerable wildlife and habitats through 2035. At the plan's core is the Species of Greatest Conservation Need list.
The public comment period is soon closing on the draft of Lewes' multi-million dollar resiliency fund to protect its coastal community from rising sea levels, flooding and climate-related disasters.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released a new report card on the health of wetlands in the Delaware and Maryland parts of the Pocomoke watershed.
The Salisbury Zoo will be hosting its annual Earth Day event featuring educational booths and local vendors.
The Salisbury Zoo has a new guest to wow and amaze visitors. Dale is an eight-year-old male ocelot acquired through the Ocelot Species Survival Plan, which, according to the Zoo is a collaborative effort within the zoological community to ensure the survival of the species under human care.
DNREC is promoting an online discount sale of compost bins, rain barrels and conservation accessories to encourage homeowners to reduce landfill waste and enrich garden soil.
Farmers and landowners in Sussex County have a chance to influence local conservation efforts at an upcoming meeting hosted by the Sussex Conservation District.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission are seeking nominations for the Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award. The award recognizes efforts in habitat management, research, and other initiatives benefiting the state’s fish populations and fishing opportunities.