‘Devastating’ Supreme Court Decision Leaves Wetlands Unprotected
May 26, 2023 —
Developers can now drain or pollute most wetlands without violating the Clean Water Act, legal experts say.
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Andy McGlashen
Senior Editor, APP magazine
Andy McGlashen is senior editor for conservation policy.
Articles by Andy McGlashen
Two New Books By Unlikely Advocates Make the Conservation Case for Hunting
May 09, 2023 —
A birder and a Brooklynite examine their opposition to hunting, give it a try, and—finding a deeper sense of stewardship—urge others to reconsider.
The Window for Saving the Sagebrush Ecosystem is Rapidly Closing
March 28, 2023 —
A health report for a vast western landscape finds alarming habitat loss but offers a strategy for saving what remains.
With Construction Days Away, Groups Ask Court to Halt Massive Willow Oil Project
March 22, 2023 —
The Biden administration-approved “carbon bomb” in the Alaskan Arctic will foul a vital sanctuary for birds, caribou, and Native people, critics say.
Yeah, Sitting on the Couch Is Great, But Have You Ever Seen a Short-eared Owl?
February 15, 2023 —
Brighten up a winter’s day by seeking out this amazing, accessible raptor.
The Clock Is Ticking on a Holiday Miracle for Wildlife—Will Congress Deliver?
December 16, 2022 —
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act represents a turning point after decades of dramatic underfunding for conservation programs, supporters say. Time to pass it is running out.
This Year’s Bonanza of Boreal Birds Once Again Bears Out the Winter Finch Forecast
December 15, 2022 —
As predicted, grosbeaks, crossbills, and other northern birds are on the move, visiting feeders and delighting birders. Prognosticator Tyler Hoar explains what goes into the annual projection.
The Weedkiller Dicamba Is Poisoning Wildlife Habitat. Will the EPA Finally Act?
December 15, 2022 —
Blamed for destroying crops and fraying community ties, the widely used herbicide also poses a threat to the plants birds need, experts say.
Winter Is the Time to Sow Native Seeds
December 15, 2022 —
Growing bird-friendly plants from seed is a rewarding way to do your part.
‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
November 17, 2022 —
A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
