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Texas turtles are dying and state officials don't know why mySanAntonio.comDozens of turtles across Texas have been found dead or dying in the past four months and experts don't know why. Since Texas Parks and Wildlife staff first ...
Invasive mussels threaten Texas freshwater ecosystems Houston Chronicle Few Austin-area residents, or many people in the rest of Texas for that matter, paid much attention in the summer of 2017 when state fisheries scientists ...
Invasive Asian beetle species wreaks havoc in Texas KXAN.comAn invasive species of beetle from Asia has arrived in Texas and is wreaking havoc on the state's ash trees.
Winter aids in battle against feral hogs, invasive plants Houston Chronicle Winter swings a cruel scythe over the natural landscape and the creatures on it, reaping swaths of the unprepared and unlucky, the too old and too young, too ...
Scientists strategize for better conservation plans: New research estimates species' niche by treating above, below taxonomic levels Science DailyEndangered and invasive species may be better managed in the future with new techniques outlined by a Texas A&M University scientist and others.
Texas Gulf wetlands face population, development challenges Galesburg Register-MailGALVESTON, Texas (AP) — To a motorist, zipping south through Galveston County from Houston to Galveston Island, the surrounding landscape might look like ...
"Rolling the Dice" on Invasive Species During Shutdown HawaiipublicradioThe effort to control non-native species in Hawaii was dealt a significant setback by the 35-day partial shutdown of the federal government. Inspectors at.
World's biggest bee found: Wallace's giant bee has been rediscovered in Indonesia Science DailyLost to science for decades and thought perhaps extinct, Wallace's giant bee (Megachile pluto) has been rediscovered in an Indonesian rainforest.
FWC meeting addressed sharks, snapper and nonnative species TCPalmIt was a busy two days at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Gainesville. By day's end Thursday, the commission had approved ...
Zebra mussels turn Austin's water supply stinky KPRC Click2HoustonAUSTIN, Texas - If you're visiting downtown or south Austin and you smell something funny, it's something in their water. Literally. Zebra mussels were found in a ...
Opposition to pumping plan grows in Texas Twp. as homeowners wait for flooding relief WWMT-TVTEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A plan to pump water out of Eagle Lake and Crooked Lake into Bass Lake in Kalamazoo County has created controversy between ...
Odd Smell In Austin's Tap Water Likely Caused By Zebra Mussels, City Says KUTIf you think your tap water smells strange today, you're not alone. South and Central Austin residents began noticing the unusual smell Thursday morning.
'It's like you're in a national forest:' Officials, residents discuss Miller Springs' future Temple Daily TelegramIt has been almost a year since a partnership allowed Temple and Belton to reopen the Miller Springs Nature Center. Now the cities are turning their focus ...
Overnight Energy: Zinke joins Trump-tied lobbying firm | Senators highlight threat from invasive species | Top Republican calls for Green New Deal vote in House | TheHill The HillZINKE JOINS LOBBYING FIRM WITH LEWANDOWSKI: Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski are ...
Is there a solution to the zebra mussel problem in Central Texas? KVUE.comAs they continue to cause problems in Central Texas, is there a way to get rid of this invasive species?
Texas Township meeting aims address flooding issue WWMT-TVTEXAS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Water Resources Division rescheduled a flood related public hearing for Monday, ...
Plano taking steps against inevitable tree beetle danger WFAA.comPLANO, Texas — It is the threat that nearly every city in North Texas will soon have to face. A relatively unknown invasive species called the Emerald Ash Borer ...
Invasive aquatic plant found at Lake Erling | News Harrison DailyBRADLEY — Biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have confirmed the presence of Giant Salvinia in a small portion of Lake Erling in ...
Weather conditions lessen coverage of giant salvinia in Lake Athens Athens Daily ReviewTexas Parks and Wildlife Department officials report that cold weather and flooding have decreased the amount of giant salvinia in East Texas lakes.
Invasive Aquatic Plant Found in South AR Lake KARKBRADLEY, Ark. (News release) - Biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission have confirmed the presence of Giant Salvinia in a small portion of ...
Zebra mussels: How did they get here and how can we stop them from spreading? KVUE.comIt's too late to prevent zebra mussels from spreading in Austin-area lakes, but the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to make sure they don't spread ...
Texas Township residents seek answers and action to end flooding MLive.comTEXAS TOWNSHIP, MI -- A feeling of crisis in Texas Township is growing as residents wonder whether a solution to reduce flooding around inland lakes will ...
Environmentalists are suing the Trump administration to save chickens, coyotes and caribou USA TODAYDENVER -- *Fresh* off a legal victory that blocked grizzly bear hunting, environmental groups are launching new lawsuits against the Trump administration aimed ...
Houston, we have a problem for the Houston toad Chron.comThe Houston toad was discovered in the late 1940s but wasn't named until 1953. John Wottring, an amateur herpetologist, heard an unfamiliar, high-pitched ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife opens new access sites to Llano River - DailyTrib.com - Your Hill Country online news authority DailyTrib.comAnglers looking to enjoy more access to the Llano River have landed four spots to drop in their kayak or canoe or simply do a little bank fishing thanks to the ...
Texas' Top Youth Volunteers Of 2019 Selected by National Program PRNewswireAUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian McKenna Goncalo, 14, of Austin and Matthew Reel, 12, of Spring today were named Texas' top two youth ...
USDA announces $66 million in funding for pest and disease management projects Produce GrowerThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $66 million to support 407 projects that will strengthen the nation's infrastructure for pest detection and ...
Still Have Fishy-Tasting Water? Call 3-1-1, Austin Water Says Patch.comThose With Fishy Water Should Call Austin 3-1-1 - South Austin, TX - Utility officials have been flushing water system in efforts to rid tap water of a vaguely fishy ...
Caddo Lake to air on National Geographic channel Monday Marshall News MessengerUNCERTAIN — It's been featured in Texas Monthly magazine and spotlighted on CNN news.
Houston is full of invasive species, and humans are helping them Chron.comInsidious species are hard at work across the Houston area, taking over natural habitats and squeezing out native plants and animals. Perhaps the worst thing ...
Weekly calendar: Upcoming events in Lake and Sumter counties Gainesville SunTHURSDAYCOFFEE WITH A COP: From 8 to 10 a.m. at Lucky's Market, 1720 E. State Road 50 in Clermont. A nationwide program that reinforces good relations ...
Klobuchar Required Staff to Work 3x Longer After Maternity Leave: Report The Daily BeastThe office reportedly forced aides who took leave to stay on “three times as many weeks as they had been gone.”
America’s greatest birding event is around the corner Houston Chronicle Each spring, thousands of sandhill cranes flock to the Platte River in Nebraska — and it is a sight to behold.
Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump 'Finalized' Agreement in Divorce Case The Daily BeastDonald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump have “finalized” an agreement in their divorce case, according to a family statement. A court filing appeared on Thursday ...
Wallace's Giant Bee - A Bee The Size of Your Thumb - Rediscovered For First Time in Decades OutdoorHubimagine your thumb with gigantic wings and a jaw that resembles a stag beetle. That my friends is roughly the size of Wallace's giant bee..
Meet the new SPE Fellows Plastics TodaySPE–Inspiring Plastics Professionals (Bethel, CT) will introduce 12 new Fellows at its ANTEC 2019 conference in Detroit next month. They are being recognized ...
Taking Texas wetlands Sunbury NewsTexas Gulf wetlands face population, development challengesBy KATHRYN EASTBURNThe Galveston County Daily NewsFriday, February 1GALVESTON, ...
Saving the bats, one cave at a time WatertownDailyTimes.comELY, Nev. — A crew of five wildlife biologists wearing overalls, helmets and headlamps walked up the flanks of a juniper-studded mountain and climbed through ...
Zebra mussels | Where did they come from and why are they an issue? KVUE.comKVUE's Jay Wallis decided to take a (somewhat) hands-on approach to try and figure out why zebra mussels are the way they are.
How to guarantee a spot at your favorite state park Houston Chronicle As many as 10 million people will visit Texas' 95 state parks this year, looking to enjoy their rich diversity of outdoor recreation and natural and cultural history ...
US prepares to start building portion of Texas border wall KY3The U.S. government is preparing to begin construction of more border walls and fencing in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, likely on federally owned land set ...
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Invasive species spotted in Fort Worth by 11-year-old naturalist WFAA.comFORT WORTH, Texas -- An 11-year-old naturalist could be the first person to spot an invasive species in North Texas, and his discovery has caused the state to ...
Texas game hunter reportedly paid $110K to kill rare Himalayan goat CANOEA Texas-based banking executive reportedly paid $110000 to the Pakistani government for the opportunity to kill a rare Himalayan mountain goat.According to ...
Texas Parks & Wildlife: Caddo Lake water cleaner than it's been in years Houston Chronicle The cold weather has played the biggest role in decimating a large portion of the invasive salvinia plant in the area, Texas Parks & Wildlife officials said.
National Butterfly Center braces for border wall Mother Nature NetworkConstruction equipment has moved into the land of the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, to begin work on a border wall.
Lionfish invasion in the Gulf of Mexico expected to worsen as the climate changes Houston Chronicle Scientists battling coral reef deaths caused by warming ocean waters 100 miles off the coast of Galveston might now have another climate change problem to ...
Feral swine, "the worst invasive species we'll ever see" Marketplace APMJackie Brister's ranch hand, Roberto Olvera, caught this feral hog running through his boss' wheat. He'll sell it to a meat processor one county over.
Killer cats: The invasive species in your backyard EverythingLubbock.comIn the U.S., the popular pet is estimated to kill over 1 billion birds and over 6 billion other small animals every year.
Monkees Singer and Bassist Peter Tork Dies at 77 The Daily BeastPeter Tork, bassist and singer for The Monkees, died Thursday at age 77. The cause of death is unknown. Tork played with the group from their earliest days as ...
Great Gardening - Central Texas: Chinese tallow tree threatens native species Temple Daily TelegramRecently my husband removed a tree from behind our home while a neighbor and I cheered him on. This tree was a huge threat to our environment because it ...
This cute, invasive species of tree frog is headed toward Texas Chron.comCould a cute and invasive species of tree frog be coming to Texas? Chances are it's already here. The U.S. Geological Survey warns that a species of Cuban ...
Supplies of a bladder cancer drug are dwindling, as patients scramble STATCompanies have little incentive to make a drug like BCG, which is remarkably effective at treating bladder cancer but hardly lucrative.
Nonprofit works to keep trash, invasive species out of Houston’s bayous Houston ChronicleWhile the importance of healthy waterways may have been a new concern for some, the Bayou Preservation Association has been working on this goal for the ...
Round Rock joins effort to fight invasive species in water supply City of Round RockRound Rock is joining the effort to eradicate invasive zebra mussels from Lake Georgetown to protect the infrastructure that distributes the City's drinking water.
“Zombie” flies control invasive ant species UT The Daily TexanScientists are using brain-munching, mind-controlling flies to “zombify” and kill invasive fire ant species. This past weekend, Dr. Robert (Rob) Plowes, a research ...
Florida residents warned parasite-carrying New Guinea flatworms are invading part of the state Fox NewsIf you live in Central Florida, beware: The invasive, parasite-carrying New Guinea flatworm has reportedly made its way to this part of the state.
Alamo Group Inc. To Acquire Dutch Power Company In The Netherlands GuruFocus.comAlamo Group Inc. To Acquire Dutch Power Company In The Netherlands, Stocks: NYSE:ALG, release date:Feb 21, 2019.
When Invasive Species Help: Armadillos Provide Shelter to Native Species Inside Science News Service(Inside Science) -- Before the armadillos came, there were no large burrows on Georgia's Little St. Simons Island. But the armored creatures invaded the island ...
We must be aware of the costly impacts of the invasive Zebra mussel North Texas DailyZebra mussels are an invasive species that have been traveling throughout Texas lakes, establishing themselves in around 23 lakes from San Antonio to Dallas ...
Coca-Cola earnings Sunbury NewsOutlook overshadows strong quarter at Coca-ColaThursday, February 14ATLANTA (AP) — Coca-Cola posted solid quarterly profit and revenue numbers, but t.
Nutria may look cute but are considered an invasive species MonitorANITA WESTERVELT | SPECIAL TO THE MONITOR. Looking much like a koala bear at first glance, these cute and cuddly looking critters might be seen along ...
Invasive Plants, Along For The Ride MyMotherLode.comInvasive insects and weeds cost $122 billion dollars in monetary damage to the US$122 economy.
Invasive species should be taken seriously North Texas DailyOften when we think of invasive species, we imagine zebra mussels or the infamous Africanized bee. However, many plants, mammals and insects participate in ...
Emails Expose Coordination Between Mitch McConnell and His Wife, Elaine Chao The Daily BeastElaine Chao, President Trump's secretary of transportation, has met at least 10 times with Kentucky business leaders or politicians after email requests made by ...
Strange, invasive beetle species seized by U.S. Customs officials in Houston Houston Chronicle It's the job of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's agriculture specialists to make sure harmful organic items don't come into the country. Although it might seem ...
How ‘Rodents Of Unusual Size’ Took Over The Swamps — And Hearts – Of Louisiana Houston Public MediaNutria, the beaver-like rodents with long, skinny tails, are among the most invasive species in Texas. Now, a new film called Rodents of Unusual Size details the ...
Invasion of big, voracious lizards threatens U.S. South: study ReutersAUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A group of South American lizards that can grow up to four feet long (1.2 meters) has established a home in the Florida wild after ...
Something to squawk about: Those perky parrots populate San Diego areas, like the Ocean Beach/Point Loma Peninsula La Jolla LightYou've heard of puppy-love, and the month of February is the perfect time to express those warm, fluttery feelings to your partner.
Boaters key to slowing invasive species ChronLast Tuesday, during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, a crew from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's aquatic habitat enhancement team spent ...
Invasive species 'mussels' it's way into Austin Water FOX 7 AustinThe Handcox Water Treatment Plant, near the intersection of 620 and 2222 is where the zebra mussel problem was found. The invasive shellfish were on all ...
Scientists thought they had created the perfect tree. But it became a nightmare. The Washington PostA pear seedling selection named Bradford was cloned by the gazillion to become the ubiquitous street tree of America's postwar suburban expansion. Then it ...
Beauty or Beast? Iceland Quarrels Over an Invasive Plant The New York TimesNootka lupine, introduced in the 1970s to control soil erosion, has spread wildly, threatening native species. But many adore its purplish blue flowers.
Genomic evidence of rapid adaptation of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida Science DailyNew researchers set out to determine whether pythons could have adapted to an extreme Florida freeze event in 2010. They generated data for dozens of ...
Invasive plant species reemerges along the border KGNS.tvLAREDO,Texas(KGNS)- Representatives with the Rio Grande International Study Center have met with Border Patrol to discuss the cleanup occurring along the ...
Invasive species makes home in Round Rock's water intake FOX 7 AustinAn invasive species is "musseling" its way into Round Rock's water intake system.
Hurricanes May Have Moved Invasive Species to New Locations; New USGS Maps Reveal Where The Weather ChannelFlooding from last year's spate of hurricanes not only displaced thousands of people, it relocated hundreds of invasive species to new locations.
The Impact Of Invasive Species On Texas Water Resources Texas Public RadioInvasive Arundo cane, Zebra Mussels, and Hydrilla are among a host of aquatic plants and animals that are not native to Texas and compete with our native.
In the Growing Battle Against Invasive Plants, Texas Lags Behind Other States KUTDoctor Hans Landel blows minds for a living. He travels the state giving workshops on invasive plants. But he starts each one with a warning. “If you're used to ...
Western Governors' Association Takes Aim at Invasive Species Associations NowWith a new biosecurity initiative, the association's incoming chair, Hawaii Gov. David Ige, is putting a premium on protecting the environment from damage ...
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Worst Invasive Species In 150 Years NPRInternational shipping sometimes brings unwanted guests: invasive species. The latest invader, the spotted lanternfly, threatens fruit and hardwoods. It's recently ...
Minnesota Spends $10M a Year to Battle Invasive Species U.S. News & World ReportST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is spending millions annually to fight invasive species in its lakes and waterways, but the damaging plants and animals are ...
Once Common, Texas Horned Lizard Now Being Captive-Bred and Reintroduced National GeographicThe horned lizard, the state reptile of Texas, is up against a myriad of threats. Scientists are hoping reintroduction will help it survive.
Don't be fooled by invasive species WDIV ClickOnDetroitMother Nature is trying to fool people in Michigan with some plants that may appear beautiful and harmless but are actually invading the state. Our friends at the ...
New app allows Washington state residents to report invasive species KIRO SeattleThe Washington Invasive Species Council is asking for the public's help in detecting invasive species and reporting them on their new WA Invasive app.
Invasion of the Pathogens Sierra MagazineHow microbes and invasive species spreading them threaten the great outdoors.
Invasive tick species could have an even larger impact on the US than first feared New York Post Late last month the CDC issued a warning about an invasive species of tick that has begun to spread in the United States. Native to Asia, the ticks are gaining a ...
Indiana panel adopts rule making invasive plants illegal Midland Reporter-TelegramBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana conservationists are toasting a state commission's decision to make dozens of invasive plant species illegal in the state.
Non-natives are not so loathsome doves ChronA burglary in the Bahamas and the threat of a volcano eruption on the island of Guadeloupe set in motion one of the fastest and most widespread invasions of a ...
Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered At Grapevine Lake CBS Dallas / Fort WorthGRAPEVINE (CBSDFW.COM) – Zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been discovered by officials with the U.S. Geological Survey in Grapevine Lake.
Central Texas salamanders, including newly identified species, at risk of extinction Science DailyBiologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander in Central Texas, including one living west of Austin that they say is critically ...
Caddo Lake's waters are clearer than they've been in 2 decades EastTexasMatters.comCaddo Lake is clearer than it's been in 20 years, thanks to the giant salvinia weevil.
New fees will protect Colorado waters from invasive mussels Journal AdvocateIn order to keep destructive quagga and zebra mussels out of lakes and reservoirs in Colorado, boaters will help to provide crucial funding for the state's Aquatic ...
Draining Omaha Lake Proposed to Kill off 2 Invasive Species U.S. News & World ReportOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report says Omaha's Glenn Cunningham Lake would be closed to visitors and the lake drained to kill off ...
Grackles are everywhere, so they must be invasive, right? austin360Wrong.Even though grackles might seem like they are taking over the city, University of Texas biology professor and longtime birder Peter English doesn't ...
How Does This Aquarium Fish Thrive In Waller Creek? KUTAustin is the unique home to a thriving wild population of one of the most common pet fish in the world: the variable platy fish (on sale for $1.59 at.
CDC: Invasive tick species rapidly spreading throughout US KATUPORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) A new invasive species of tick has made its way into the United States, and officials say it poses a threat as it continues to spread to ...
Zebra mussels confirmed in five more Minnesota lakes Star TribuneZebra mussels clinging to docks and boat lifts being pulled from Minnesota waterways for the season have been confirmed across the state in recent days.
Why We Should Rethink How We Talk About "Alien" Species SmithsonianIn South Texas, government agents patrol a barrier line that snakes some 500 miles along the course of the Rio Grande. Their mission: to protect their country ...
Invasive zebra mussels infest Lewisville, Flower Mound area lakes Community Impact NewspaperSep 6, 2018: Local entities are taking steps to ensure that an expected infestation of zebra mussels at Grapevine Lake does not interfere with water intake or ...