Butler County deputies removed an injured bald eagle from the shoulder of US‑127 and transferred it to local rehabbers for evaluation and care.

San Diego County warns desert willow plants sold at Costco June 24–July 3 may carry sharpshooters that spread Pierce’s disease and asks customers to contact county inspectors.

Metro Parks’ Plan to Play 2026 forces a choice: fix aging gyms and playgrounds or spend big on new trails and parkland. The board‑approved update lays out multi‑tier costs and shows repairs are already affecting summer programs.

Tribes want federal conveyances of public lands, while conservation groups say buying parcels through land trusts could move faster to return habitat and stewardship. The choice between law and land purchases is shaping an emerging debate in Oregon.

An aggressive eight-foot tiger shark was seen in the Flies surf zone off Kakaako Waterfront, prompting lifeguards to post warning signs and monitor the area.

A three-year field trial will remove Microseira wollei mats from Lake St. Clair shoreline pockets starting this fall. Crews and researchers will test removal and treatment options.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 20 listed three rare South Florida reptiles as endangered, citing habitat loss and climate pressures that leave only scattered pockets for the animals to survive.

A West Roxbury family suspects blue‑green algae at Millennium Park after their 16‑year‑old dog fell ill and died; health groups urge caution.

A 7.5-foot alligator spent the night on a Palm Bay family's front porch before wildlife trappers removed the animal. FWC urges residents to report sightings to 866‑FWC‑GATOR.

Invasive hammerhead flatworms are being found across Tennessee. Experts warn against bare‑hand contact and outline safe removal steps.

A resident-designed Gravesend park now features a pathway made from roughly 450,000 recycled wine corks plus new play features and stormwater gardens.

BLM scheduled a Sept. 15 lease sale that would offer roughly 2,840 acres in the Wayne National Forest. Conservation groups and neighbors say they’ll protest.

Boulder police warned residents after a dog was bitten by a rattlesnake at Foothills Community Park. Local and state agencies offer tips on spotting snakes and protecting dogs.