By Scott McFetridge | Des Moines, IA | North Central Region
05/29/22

Des Moines Water Works is inviting farmers to learn the latest techniques for reducing pollution at riverfront plots of corn and soybeans in the sprawling park where the utility filters the city’s drinking water.

AP News: New Mexico Wildfire Scar Burn has Forest Officials Worried
Santa Fe, NM | Southwest Region
05/29/22

As more than 3,000 firefighters in northern New Mexico continued to battle the nation’s largest active wildfire Sunday, federal forest officials worried about future flash floods, landslides and destructive ash from the burn scar.

KFYR: Conservation groups takes issue with ND’s plan to curb pollution
By Joel Crane | Bismarck, ND | Northern Plains Region
05/30/22

Conservation groups in North Dakota are finding issue with North Dakota’s plan to curb pollution.

Colorado Sun: Invasive mussels haven’t been found in Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs. Wildlife officials are battling to keep it that way.
By Tatiana Flowers | Colorado | Southwest Region
05/30/22

Zebra and quagga mussels do not yet exist in Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife leaders are working hard to keep it that way.

SW News Media: New Pollinator Habitat Established in Shakopee
By Alyssa Huglen | Savage, MN | North Central Region
05/30/22

A new pollinator habitat has been planted in Shakopee, becoming the largest habitat site in the city. The initiative is a partnership between the city of Shakopee, Xcel Energy and Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District.

LA Times: Wildfire Burns in Angeles National Forest Near Bouquet Reservoir
By James Queally | El Segundo, CA | Pacific Region
05/30/22

A wildfire began burning in Angeles National Forest near Lancaster on Monday, growing to 75 acres by late afternoon, fire officials said.

The Journal: Program Teaches How Pollinator Habitat Promotes Ecology
By Clay Shuldt | New Ulm, MN | North Central Region
05/30/22

A special program was held at the Pollinator Park on North Broadway Sunday to help individuals learn how to plan pollinators. The program showed individuals how to plant pollinators in a variety of spaces from a small pot to a garden and a large field.

Culpeper Times: Conservation District Announces Field Day
Washington, VA | Northeast Region
05/31/22

The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting an upcoming field day to highlight grazing management, fencing and water system design and infrastructure and explore conservation program opportunities.

Park Record: Summit County Receives $4.6 Million for Watershed Restoration and Fuel Reduction Projects
By Toria Barnhart | Park City, UT | Southwest Region
05/31/22

Summit County received $4.6 million in grant funding for several major projects aimed at protecting watersheds and ensuring the viability of Utah’s natural resources.

KNTV: Napa County Wildfire Holds at 570 Acres, Evacuation Orders Lifted
San Jose, CA | Pacific Region
06/01/22

Favorable weather helped fire crews keep the Old Fire burning north of Napa from spreading and the blaze is now 30% contained, Cal Fire said Wednesday evening.

Observer-Dispatch: Spotted Lanternfly is Latest Invasive Species Threat in NY
By Rosanne Loparco | Utica, NY | Northeast Region
06/01/22

Spotted lanternfly along with Asian jumping worms are the latest threats in New York. The jumping worms are getting attention lately. Unlike regular earthworms, jumping worms alter the soil structure and chemistry of our forests by consuming critical organic matter that supplies nutrients to plants.

Seeley Swan Pathfinder: Pollinator Garden Opens with a Buzz
By Jean Pocha | Seeley Lake, MT | Northern Plains Region
06/02/22

The Clearwater Resource Center (CRC) Pollinator Garden opened Saturday, May 28. Opening activities included talks on beekeeping, native plants and activities for children including a butterfly release to wrap up the day.