Tag Archives: Wildlife Service

Known as Ballast Key, the remote tropical island was bought: The wider industry impact
Known as Ballast Key, the remote tropical island was bought: The wider industry impact

A private 14-acre island nine miles west of Key West that once hosted famous writers [...]

30
Sep
In 2013, Maryland restored Fishing Battery Island with sand: The wider industry impact
In 2013, Maryland restored Fishing Battery Island with sand: The wider industry impact

PC: Wikipedia

28
Sep
For Chuck Leavell, the road to becoming a Georgia tree farmer began with land that came
For Chuck Leavell, the road to becoming a Georgia tree farmer began with land that came

PC: US Fish and Wildlife Service

26
Sep
In 1952, Rachel Carson bought a Maine cottage and studied tidal pools; six years later she began
In 1952, Rachel Carson bought a Maine cottage and studied tidal pools; six years later she began

Image: Left/Exterior of the Rachel Carson House/NPS/Right/Carson in 1943/ National Digital Library of the United [...]

20
Sep
Bahia Grande, also known as Grand Bay, lies within the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Bahia Grande, also known as Grand Bay, lies within the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

The basins dried out, leaving behind exposed ground and dust that affected nearby communities for [...]

08
Sep
In 2009, Washington removed a century-old dike and let tides reclaim 762 acres; 21 miles
In 2009, Washington removed a century-old dike and let tides reclaim 762 acres; 21 miles

In autumn 2009, workers removed 4.5 miles of earthen dikes built in the early 1900s [...]

04
Sep
In 1997, Ted Turner opened his New Mexico ranch to endangered Mexican wolves; the facility became
In 1997, Ted Turner opened his New Mexico ranch to endangered Mexican wolves; the facility became

Image(s): Left/ Robert Reck/Right/US Fish and Wildlife Service

03
Sep
Gayer Dominick, a New York banker and stockbroker with a passion for hunting, purchased Bull
Gayer Dominick, a New York banker and stockbroker with a passion for hunting, purchased Bull

Bull Island, aerial view from North. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons

27
Aug