‘There’s biological treasure here’: Chile’s endemic seals gain protection with new marine park Sixty years after the discovery of a colony of Juan Fernández fur seals, previously thought to be extinct, a landmark agreement extends ‘no take’ zone around the wildlife-rich archipelago

Juan Fernández archipelago, Pacific Ocean: the species Arctocephalus philippi was nearly hunted into oblivion, in the 19th century

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Committee backs work group approach for Hartman memorial state park, advances bill to State Government Representative Fisher’s bill to create a Melissa and Mark Hartman Memorial State Park was amended to remove immediate park designation and instead establish and fund a work group to determine boundaries, responsibilities and funding; the committee referred the amended bill to State Government.

Minnesota takes a step forward in honoring the Hartmans by forming a dedicated work group to define the future of their memorial state park!

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Senate committee lays over bipartisan bill designating January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month Senate File 3737, sponsored by Senator Klein, would designate January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month. Testimony from snow removal business owners described heavy workloads, safety-critical services, and workforce pressures; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.

January may soon be known as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month, honoring the dedicated workers who brave the elements to keep our roads safe!

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Cheekwood outlines $35 million parking pavilion and welcome plaza in quarterly update Jane McLeod, president of Cheekwood, told the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation that construction documents are complete for a $35 million parking pavilion and welcome plaza; Cheekwood has a Truist loan commitment expected to close mid‑March and aims to open the pavilion ahead of the 2027 holiday lights season.

Cheekwood is set to transform its landscape with a stunning $35 million parking pavilion and welcome plaza, aiming for a grand opening just in time for the 2027 holiday season!

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Oregon House debates new transient lodging tax to fund wildlife programs but takes no final vote Lawmakers debated House Bill 41 34, which would add to the state transient lodging tax and earmark revenue for wildlife programs and the Oregon Conservation Corps; the House heard hours of testimony but did not hold a final passage vote before recess and a subsequent loss of quorum.

Oregon lawmakers are locked in a heated debate over a proposed transient lodging tax aimed at funding vital wildlife management programs, but will they take the final vote?

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Board approves county letter backing Fredonia trail grant The Board authorized a letter of support for a Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant to construct part of the Fredonia trail system and signaled the county would serve as construction manager under a cooperative agreement with the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship organization.

Lassen County is gearing up to support the ambitious Fredonia trail system with a competitive grant, uniting local organizations for a greener future!

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Can transformative learning experiences promote environmental stewardship? A study of the #LesserKestrel conservation program
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Maybe humans will get together to use drones everywhere for reforestation instead of for killing each other. youtube.com/shorts/YKNuUrdfNg0 #environmentalStewardship

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Okaloosa County celebrates new living shoreline on Choctawhatchee Bay Officials and partners in Okaloosa County marked the completion of a large living shoreline on Choctawhatchee Bay, which speakers said aims to reduce erosion, support habitat and strengthen local coastal resilience; project builders credited grants and multi-department collaboration.

A pile of rocks? Not quite—it's a groundbreaking living shoreline designed to bolster coastal resilience in Okaloosa County!

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Committee hears broad support for protecting 'roadless' public lands; sponsor open to editing language Representative Burrows presented HR 44, a nonbinding resolution urging stewardship of public lands and opposing rescinding of inventoried roadless-area protections; conservation groups testified in support and sponsor offered to remove explicit 'roadless rule' language if committee prefers.

New Hampshire is taking a stand for its public lands with House Resolution 44, emphasizing the importance of preserving roadless areas for our environment and economy.

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Task force reviews Lorton core draft plan text; members seek stronger placemaking, trail connections and a central plaza At the Feb. 5 meeting, task force members reviewed draft plan text for the Lorton core area, asking staff to strengthen placemaking language, clarify housing and density aims, require native landscaping, preserve and promote trail linkages, and identify a signature central park; staff agreed to update sections and circulate a consolidated draft before the Feb. 26 transportation discussion.

Task force members are urging stronger placemaking and trail connections while pushing for a vibrant central plaza in the Lorton core draft plan.

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Newport staff: sustainable destination management plan will use 1,810 visitor responses and 62 stakeholder surveys Beautification and tourism coordinator Lillo Ryan told council the SDMP process includes a site visit by CrossCurrent Collective, 62 stakeholder responses and 1,810 visitor survey responses; a March visioning workshop and metrics dashboard are next.

Newport's ambitious Sustainable Destination Management Plan is set to reshape tourism with insights from over 1,800 visitor responses and a commitment to responsible management.

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Votes at a glance: commission approves minutes, authorizes RFP process, and approves Liberty Tree planting At the meeting, commissioners approved minutes from Nov. 3, 2025, authorized OA to prepare an RFP/RFQ for an owner’s representative for a proposed capital restoration (subject to appropriations), and voted to approve planting a commemorative Liberty Tree on the Capitol Complex. The owner’s-rep procurement will follow a qualifications‑based RFQ process under sections 8.28 and 8.291.

Missouri State Capitol Commission takes significant steps forward by approving crucial minutes, initiating a procurement process for capital improvements, and planting a commemorative "Liberty Tree"!

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Consultants present Vision Whitefish 2045 land‑use draft; plan aims to guide inward growth and add roughly 2,100 housing units by 2045 Consultants from CZB presented the draft land‑use element on Feb. 4, outlining place types, a zoning‑code update and a target of about 2,100 new housing units by 2045; commissioners postponed detailed discussion to Feb. 11 after extensive public comment.

Whitefish is gearing up for a transformative 20-year plan that aims to add 2,100 new housing units while preserving the city's unique character—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Cannabis Control Board seeks larger state appropriation to cover lab startup and staffing The Cannabis Control Board told the Senate Appropriations Committee Jan. 30 that a newly activated testing lab and expanded operating needs push its FY27 budget request above prior years, asking roughly two-thirds from the general fund and about $2.5 million from the cannabis regulations fund.

The Cannabis Control Board is pushing for increased state funding to support a newly activated testing lab, crucial for ensuring quality and compliance in Vermont's burgeoning cannabis market.

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Ketchikan Indian Community seeks rezone for Salmon Falls; planning commission forwards denial recommendation for FD parcels after long hearing Ketchikan Indian Community asked to rezone Salmon Falls parcels to general commercial to establish a culturally grounded residential treatment center and marina support; residents raised concerns about covenants, infrastructure and access; the commission amended its recommendation and forwarded denial for rezoning the FD parcels to the borough assembly.

The Ketchikan Indian Community's ambitious plan to transform Salmon Falls into a culturally grounded treatment center faces fierce local opposition and a crucial decision from the planning commission.

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Talent Urban Renewal Agency approves revised Gateway RFQ, removes detailed scoring guidance The Talent Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously to publish a revised Gateway Redevelopment Request for Qualifications after agreeing to remove detailed scoring guidance from public materials and reweight several evaluation categories to emphasize environmental stewardship, open space/connectivity and expected public financial support.

The Talent Urban Renewal Agency has made significant changes to the Gateway Redevelopment Request for Qualifications, focusing on environmental stewardship and community connectivity.

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Under threat from pesticides, deforestation and competition from so-called "Africanized" honeybees, the stingless varieties -- recently declared the native bees of Peru -- now must be protected under Peruvian law.

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Fort Collins council elects Council member Pinotaro as mayor pro tem The Fort Collins City Council unanimously elected Council member Pinotaro as mayor pro tem at a special meeting where newly sworn members were seated. The council later selected five finalists to interview for the District 6 vacancy.

Fort Collins has a new mayor pro tem, Council member Pinotaro, who brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to key community issues like affordable housing and environmental stewardship.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea committee weighs tree safety, PG&E coordination and forest management plan after storm After storms that 'totally failed' 16 trees, the Forest and Beach Committee discussed a city-led risk assessment, coordination with PG&E, and finalizing a forest management plan that will enter CEQA and Coastal Commission review; residents and Friends of Carmel Forest praised staff storm response.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is taking action after losing 16 trees to recent storms, as the Forest and Beach Committee debates how to enhance safety while preserving the town's beloved tree canopy.

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Kern County board honors April Ruck Winden as 2026 California Teacher of the Year The Kern County Board of Education read and adopted a resolution recognizing April Ruck Winden of Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary as California Teacher of the Year and extended the board’s support as she advances to the national competition.

April Ruck Winden is making waves in education as Kern County's Teacher of the Year, celebrated for her innovative garden programs and commitment to sustainability!

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Goochland Planning Commission defers decision on Virginia Sports Park after hours of public comment on noise, wetlands and lead After a multi‑hour hearing with dozens of residents and technical witnesses, the Planning Commission deferred consideration of Virginia Sports Park’s conditional use permit for a sporting‑clays and archery facility to March 19 for additional analysis and conditions.

The Goochland Planning Commission has put the brakes on the Virginia Sports Park’s permit application after a heated night of public concerns over noise and environmental impacts.

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Kati Austgen — Mothers for Nuclear NEI Director of Public Engagement & New Nuclear, Mother, Outdoorswoman, Environmentalist

champions nuclear power because it delivers clean, reliable energy while preserving biodiversity and safeguarding the planet for future generations.

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Great visit along Mosquito Creek in the City, checking out the progress of the impressive work by the North Shore Streamkeepers.
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