Kapa‘a Swimming Pool on Kauai is closed indefinitely from September 17 due to mechanical issues; patrons are directed to Waimea pool.

Fort Worth and FWISD's agreement opens schoolyards as parks after hours, advancing urban green space and community wellbeing, with positive support from local leadership.

Utah waterfowl hunting season opens, with license and HIP number requirements outlined by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Ohio wins the 2025 National Gold Medal for Park Management excellence, recognized for innovation and stewardship.

Mansfield's Clayton W. Chandler Park playgrounds have reopened after renovations with new, safer surfacing as part of the city's initiative to improve public spaces.

CPW invites Colorado hunters and fishers to apply for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable until October 17, 2025, to impact wildlife management and practices.

Low oxygen levels at Sweitzer Lake led to a partial fish kill affecting various species, but conditions may improve with water refilling and CPW's monitoring.

The "Dallas Live in the Park Music Series" offers free jazz concerts in city parks, featuring Brasuka at Main Street Garden Park as part of September's events.

The annual elk rut in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is underway, with officials urging visitors to maintain a safe distance from the unpredictable animals.

Honolulu's Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden plans weekly closures starting in 2026 for environmental rehabilitation; a public survey will decide if it should close on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Utah's waterfowl hunting season comes with a warning about toxic algal blooms affecting 21 waterbodies, urging hunters to keep pets away from the water.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources collaborates with MacGillivray Freeman Films to create "Ohio: Wild at Heart," an IMAX film showcasing Ohio's ecosystems and conservation efforts.

The MPRB has released a draft Naming Policy for public review and feedback, addressing issues of donations, equity, and Indigenous names, with comments open until October 30, 2025.