A settlement trimmed the Southland rock‑mine permit in Palm Beach County to roughly 2,200 acres, narrowing a plan critics said threatened Everglades restoration.

Three Rivers Land Trust and landowner Terry Sharpe placed 90 acres near Ellerbe into a permanent easement to protect longleaf, pollinators and a rare wetland seep.

Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau says the Wanini roving patrol is temporarily offline; lifeguard towers remain staffed and beachgoers should check conditions before entering the water.

Treecovery and partners installed endemic loulu palms at Lahaina Harbor this week as part of ongoing recovery. The palms were grown in Kula from seeds collected on Moloka‘i.

State filings and permit records show Lawrence Park in the Heights may get a roughly $1.5M overhaul under Mayor Whitmire’s Let's Play Houston program, with phased work already permitted.

A coyote wandered the docks at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Saturday; local footage captured the animal near slips and prompted reminders from wildlife officials.

Milwaukee County has put a demolition contract out to bid that targets Holler Park's long‑closed pool and a handful of other underused park buildings. The move is part of a plan to cut maintenance costs and open space for new amenities.

A York County bald eagle brought to Raven Ridge died after tests confirmed lethal lead levels; rehabilitators are urging hunters and anglers to use non-lead alternatives.

A wild turkey briefly stopped an MTA bus at Victory Boulevard and Forest Avenue before sauntering away unharmed.

California State Parks bought the 153‑acre NoraBella tract for $2.415M, expanding Big Basin to protect watersheds and anchor a Saddle Mountain welcome area.

The Detroit Zoo euthanized 3-month-old giraffe Okidi after a serious injury involving her running into a viewing panel.

State biologists are investigating an outbreak of infectious keratoconjunctivitis that has blinded some Barbary sheep across a 30‑mile stretch in the Trans‑Pecos. The outbreak touches Jeff Davis, Presidio and Brewster counties.

State Parks is exploring whether Mantua Reservoir should join Utah’s park system; budget language and local tours have put the idea into motion. Residents will get a say.