Dunsmuir and Union Pacific reached an agreement that could open a legal trail and pedestrian bridge to Mossbrae Falls after years of dangerous trespassing. Funding and permits still lie ahead.

Invasive lionfish are chewing through South Florida reefs, and the FWC’s 2026 Lionfish Challenge is recruiting divers and anglers to remove thousands this summer. Local divers say human removals are the best short‑term defense for fragile reefs.

Two vacant West Side lots are becoming a 32,000‑sq‑ft orchard that will grow fruit, host programs and soak up stormwater to help prevent basement flooding.

Necropsy found a nearly 6-inch stingray barb lodged behind a dolphin’s skull; investigators say the resulting infection likely contributed to the animal’s death.

Volunteers who roped off a nursery for Rocky's new pup at Kalaeloa say unleashed dogs, beer bottles and traffic are putting the pair at risk.

Triangle Land Conservancy bought roughly 800 acres of Neuse River lowgrounds near Smithfield, protecting mature bottomland forest, wetlands and cultural sites.

Rogell Park’s first phase opens and the Brennan Recreation Center at Rouge Park has secured major funding, delivering new trails, pools and promise for northwest Detroit neighborhoods.

The Franklin Park Conservatory landed $4.8M in state tax credits to help fund a $48.3M Palm House renovation seeded by a $35M Wolfe family gift.

A juvenile from North Carolina’s barn-owl live cam was killed after a great horned owl attacked; officials captured rare footage and say predation is part of wild life.

Lifeguards at Curley Beach posted warnings after multiple jellyfish stings; officials urge caution as lion's mane jellies wash ashore.

Mount Rainier National Park has implemented a parkwide ban on campfires and grills starting June 26 because of high temperatures, dry conditions and downed trees.

County posted a water-quality advisory for the Crown Point drain (MB‑100) in Mission Bay after tests. Officials advise avoiding water contact until follow‑up samples clear the area.

A witness says a shark was seen off Fort DeRussy Beach in Waikiki on Wednesday; no injuries were reported. Lifeguards and state agencies are urging caution.