California State Parks announces controlled burns in Mount Diablo State Park to reduce wildfire risks and support ecosystem health between Jan 15 and Mar 15; timing depends on weather and air quality.

Makiki welcomes a new off-leash dog park in Punahou Square, opened by Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, offering local dog owners a fenced space and shaded area under a Moreton Bay Fig tree.

The San Francisco Zoo euthanized two longtime residents — Eno the lemur and Freckles the penguin — after sudden health declines; postmortem tests are pending.

CAL FIRE CZU plans a controlled burn in Huddart County Park to reduce wildfire risks by eliminating dead wood and maintaining fuel breaks. The operation is a preventive measure for community safety.

Mecklenburg County experienced a year without unhealthy pollution levels, meeting strict air quality standards. This achievement was credited to favorable weather and pollution reduction efforts.

Storm topples bald eagle nest at Lake Natoma, but eagles "Mama and Papa" are safe, and there's hope they'll rebuild nearby.

A BOEM draft would put Pacific waters back on the leasing map. Conservationists and coastal businesses warn the move could threaten tourism, sanctuaries and local jobs.

Carver County Parks offers snowshoe and ski rentals for winter activities on weekends, with no reservation needed and a winter hotline for trail conditions.

Maple Grove offers a sledding hill at Gleason Fields for day and night fun, with lighting installed and a sled shed for complimentary use and donations.

Hilliard is revising its Big Darby Creek watershed policies, seeking public input on the proposed environmental sustainability practices for future development.

Lake Arlington has opened its 2026 boat permit registration, available online for various watercraft, with prices ranging from $25-$60 and daily options at $5-$10.

Jacksonville's Fishweir Park has been upgraded with a new playground, baseball field, multi-purpose field, basketball courts, picnic areas, and a walking trail, as showcased by JaxParks on social media.

Colorado trails closed after a mountain lion attack, as announced by the U.S. Forest Service, affecting Garden Gate, Gravel Pit/Rainbow, and Piper Meadows/Glen Haven trailheads.