The Whenever Watersports kiosk at Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul has opened for the 2024 season, offering kayak and paddleboard rentals by the lake.

Apple Valley is enforcing laws against overgrown lawns over 8 inches in compliance with Minnesota Noxious Weed Law, targeting noncompliant homeowners to control or eradicate listed weeds.

Two emus caused a stir in Zilker Park, Austin, leading to a response from the Austin Animal Center and police, who safely captured the birds and later transferred them to the Austin Zoo.

Santa Clarita opened its 38th park, Skyline Ranch Park, featuring 10.5 acres of sports facilities and green space, with Mayor Smyth cutting the ribbon.

The Soil and Sunshine Garden Club of Blaine fosters horticultural knowledge and camaraderie, with meetings and an annual plant sale that funds a university scholarship.

Bloomington plans prescribed burns to revitalize local ecosystems, with safety measures in place and only under favorable conditions. Residents near burn sites will be notified.

Portland implements a pruning moratorium for elm trees from April 15 to October 15 to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. The city provides guidelines for proper elm wood disposal.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set tentative salmon fishing seasons for 2024-2025 similar to last year's, aiming to balance sport and conservation.

Prescribed burns are being conducted by the Plymouth Parks & Forestry team in selected prairie areas to promote native plant growth and ecological health.

Marine Area 11 in Washington is open for additional salmon fishing days until April 15, 2024, with a two-salmon daily limit and specific size restrictions.

Lindberg Park in Culver City begins its picnic area transformation with the demolition of the old shelter starting April 14, 2024. A new pavilion is expected to replace it in a few months.

The University of Minnesota's MW CASC is focusing on climate change adaptation, preparing leaders for ecological challenges, and developing interdisciplinary strategies for sustainability.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrated the hatching of its 250th California condor chick, a significant milestone for the critically endangered species' recovery.