The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a decision by NOAA Fisheries to deny Endangered Species Act protections for the Atlantic horseshoe crab, arguing the agency unlawfully rejected evidence showing the species may qualify for the threatened or endangered status.
Parts of Assateague Island National Seashore are now closed to visitors as part of the park's annual effort to protect nesting birds, including the federally threatened piping plover.
The Delaware Forest Service health team has just launched a new study of White Oak Trees across Delaware.
The proposal for the reforestation was brought up in Monday nights Mayor and City Council Public Hearing for the city of Lewes. In the meeting, the plan to turn all roughly 20 acres of the currently city owned land into preserved land.
Ocean City is launching the "Every Tree Counts" program, offering residents $100 vouchers to plant approved trees within town limits.
More than 120 native trees were planted in Cape Henlopen State Park thanks to a collaborative reforestation effort by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park and volunteers from Dogfish Head Brewery, with support from a Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative grant.
The Nature Conservancy will conduct a controlled burn at the Edward H. McCabe Preserve in Milton. A specially trained crew will oversee the burn, which will only take place under specific weather conditions outlined in the organization's Burn Plan.
The SS United States is set to leave the South Philadelphia dock and begin her transformation into the world’s largest artificial reef after two failed attempts.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has been awarded two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support wildlife crossings and pollinator habitats along state highways.
The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) is inviting farmers to apply for its cover crop cost-share and referral programs by Friday, July 26.
