A proposed Cuffs Run pumped‑storage dam has conservation groups in federal court and neighbors warning the project would flood farms, trails and woods.

After a bobcat was seen near Deerpath Road, Dedham animal control urged residents to seal crawl spaces, cap chimneys and avoid feeding wildlife.

Bob Hall Pier will reopen on Feb. 24, 2026, at Padre Balli Park. The rebuilt pier is free for 90 days before modest fees and annual passes return.

A rare neon-blue glow lit a stretch of Dickinson Bayou this week, drawing residents and visitors to the water.

The Phoenix Zoo has leased nearly 1,100 acres near Sahuarita to build a conservation park that could include safari‑style enclosures and breeding programs for endangered species. Planning and road work remain before a public opening.

New renderings for Stella's Playground show a dragon-themed, universally accessible design at Kilbourn Reservoir Park and a $2M goal to break ground summer 2026.

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.