A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal approval to move forward — if it can secure a slice of the federal bankroll.

Recognizing the challenge of solar expansion competing with valuable agricultural land, Sandbox Solar and Colorado State ...

Forests across the globe are witnessing remarkable transformations as scientists document unprecedented restoration efforts that are reshaping entire ecosystems. Despite facing alarming deforestation ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025 — White Buffalo Land Trust, with support from The Roots Program — a partnership between ...

This is a story about a lake. But before you read any further, you should know this won’t be a story about water. Sure, I ...

Pioneering projects in Nigeria and Kenya are moving away from government-led land management to a more inclusive approach to address climate, biodiversity and socioeconomic needs. The participatory ...

The Land Back movement in the United States has gained significant momentum in recent years, with major tracts of land being returned to Native American tribes through state agreements, federal ...

Fish, a gar and a catfish, both native to the Mississippi River swim in an aquarium at the Mississippi River Museum in Tunica, Mississippi on Feb, 7, 2025. Credit: Karen Pulfer Focht / Tennessee ...