The OPRD proposes to align Maupin City's boundary within the Deschutes Scenic Waterway rule to its actual limits, correcting a 1973 oversight, and seeks public input before the June Commission vote.

The 45th annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia is set for May 5 with 40,000 runners expected, marking the race's return to full capacity post-pandemic.

A mechanical failure at Samish Hatchery in Washington resulted in the death of about 1 million young Chinook salmon after debris from a storm clogged water filtration systems.

Georgia lawmakers propose the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve to honor the Muscogee tribe's land, potentially creating the state's first national park.

Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks public feedback on possible changes to cougar hunting seasons and limits through June 21; a public hearing is set for June 21-22 in Vancouver.

Dallas Parks' May issue highlights a variety of upcoming events and activities in city parks, including yoga, fishing tutorials, art, bird watching, and movies under the stars.

Seattle's Magnuson Off Leash Area main gate will be closed from May 13 for renovations, including improved access and mobility features. The work, lasting about two months, necessitates using alternate entrances and temporary ADA parking.

The Houston Zoo welcomed a baby Masai giraffe named Tino, born to mother Kamili, adding to conservation efforts and the giraffe's endangered species population.

Arlington Parks and Recreation celebrates its centennial with a 100-mile challenge and various events, including a Home Run Derby and a Mother's Day Brunch.

The Anoka Conservation District is organizing a Garlic Mustard Pull and Trash Pickup event at Pioneer Park in Blaine on May 11, where volunteers can help remove invasive plants.

The necropsy of a gray whale found in Alameda indicates a vessel strike as the cause of death, with details of its injuries and ongoing research shared by the California Academy of Sciences and The Marine Mammal Center.

Chicago prepares for an early cicada emergence, with experts at the Morton Arboretum advising on how to protect young trees with netting and other methods, while warning against the ineffectiveness and ecological harm of insecticides.

San Diego Humane Society declares a state of emergency, with dog populations at shelters reaching critical levels, and calls for community action to adopt, foster, and spay/neuter pets.