Green Central Knoll Park in Brooklyn struggles with dog waste and holes due to pet owners ignoring rules and letting dogs off-leash, disrupting baseball games and park cleanliness.

Wisconsin DNR proposes a permit for incidental harm to endangered slender glass lizards due to a trail relocation project in Adams County, implementing measures to minimize impact.

Hawai‘i livestock owners must register their brands by December 31, 2025, to ensure legal ownership, as directed by the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

Wisconsin hunters can buy bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations starting August 18, as announced by Wisconsin DNR, with varying prices for residents, non-residents, and youth.

A child was injured by a mountain lion in Malibu. The lion was euthanized; the child is recovering. The context of the attack near their residence is unclear.

The Placer Conservation Authority secured 4,245 acres of Raccoon Creek Ranch via conservation easements, ensuring its protection and ongoing agricultural and ecological use.

Saint Paul's Lake Phalen beach is closed due to high E. coli levels, with re-opening pending safer water conditions. Regular updates are provided by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

Mankato, Minnesota has installed a new volleyball court at F.A. Buscher Park, complete with a drainage system for year-round play, benefiting community engagement and recreation.

Enjoy free entry to Bays Mountain Park this Sunday in Kingsport, TN, with hiking, wildlife, and scenic trails, courtesy of local realtors.

Othello Playground in Seattle is getting a mural on its courts through AT&T's Revive Your Court Program to celebrate the U.S.–Mexico Bicentennial, with a community paint event on August 14.

Carver County Parks announced openings for a mid-August camping weekend at Baylor Regional Park, with activities like hiking, an observatory, and more. Reservations are available online or by phone.

Ohio's ODNR is hosting a Free Range Day on August 16 at state public shooting ranges, offering free shooting opportunities with equipment and permits provided.

Hawai'i Island closures are scheduled for August 27-28 for animal control, affecting hunters and hikers in several areas, aimed at protecting the endangered palila bird from feral goats and sheep.