Lincoln Park Zoo added two brown bears for the first time since 1979 and announced an African penguin chick hatched Oct. 1, a small but meaningful win for conservation in Chicago.

Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute will run a new island-wide monk seal response team and hotline to document sightings, assist pups and expand public outreach.

The City of Henderson Government celebrated the opening of its 75th park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Sentiero Park, including basketball courts, picnic areas, and a playground.

Utah conducted over 288,000 boat inspections and 6,509 decontaminations during the 2025 boating season to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as quagga mussels.

Mansfield, Texas, is renovating Julian Feild Park with a new veterans memorial plaza to honor military heroes, aiming for quality over speed in its completion.

St. Johns County Beach Services sold a record 78,710 beach driving passes in 2025, buoyed by the new credit card payment option at toll booths and leading to improved budgeting and staffing forecasts.

Ohio's ODNR has announced seasonal closures of horseback riding trails and all-purpose vehicle areas for maintenance, effective in early December, with re-openings in late March and early April 2026.

Interim co‑CEO Cassandra Costello has pushed a quick reset at the San Francisco Zoo, winning back city funding, rolling out new exhibits and launching a CEO search. The society says stabilization is the priority as auditors and advocates keep watch.

CPW offers up to $650,000 in grants to improve fishing access and habitats in Colorado through its Fishing is Fun program, with applications due by January 9, 2026.

The Park District says the 1912 Burnham Building will be restored with federal support; work could start next spring pending environmental review.

Saint Paul is revamping public spaces, including the ADA-accessible redesign of Osborn Plaza, new park namings, and increased green initiatives like tree plantings. Parks are being upgraded, with a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

Colorado's bison are set to benefit from a new law that facilitates their management and habitat protection through comprehensive planning by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

EBRPD General Manager Sabrina Landreth resigns without public explanation; Deputy GM Max Korten steps in as Acting General Manager after a special board meeting.