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Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Beavers doing what beavers do — building dams — has led to flooding problems just upstream of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, residents say.
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National Park Service Monitors Invasive Plants and Water Quality in 16 Units

National Park Service Monitors Invasive Plants and Water Quality in 16 Units

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS), through its Northern Colorado Plateau Network (NCPN), is conducting long-term monitoring of key natural resources across 16 National Park Service units. This initiative focuses on collecting data on 'vital signs' such as plant communities, soils, and the quality and quantity of water. The goal is to establish baselines, track changes, and provide information to decision-makers for sound, science-based management of park resources. The NCPN is one of 32 inventory and monitoring networks contributing to this knowledge base. After more than ten years of data collection for some resources and up to 20 years for others, the program has yielded significant insights into the ecosystems under study. The monitoring efforts help understand what is considered 'normal' for a given ecosystem and identify deviations from these typical conditions.
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Resident fights to save 'Dolly' the bear from death

Resident fights to save 'Dolly' the bear from death

Residents are fighting to save a black bear named 'Dolly' from being euthanized after a series of home break-ins.
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Cat's out of the bag. Meet the newly discovered cat species

Cat's out of the bag. Meet the newly discovered cat species

Researchers hope the discovery could help free resources to conserve populations.
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Missing hiker found dead in Olympic National Park

Missing hiker found dead in Olympic National Park

Searchers found missing hiker Neil Gehring's body on Sept. 13, according to the National Park Service.
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Cumberland Island land swap proposal draws concerns over development

Cumberland Island land swap proposal draws concerns over development

The National Park Service is considering two land exchanges on Cumberland Island as public comments remain open through Oct. 16.
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Human remains found in Grand Canyon identified as missing hiker

Human remains found in Grand Canyon identified as missing hiker

With Timothy Smith now identified, all three people who died after floodwaters tore through parts of the Grand Canyon have been accounted for.
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Grizzly Bear Euthanized Near Augusta, Montana, Following Livestock Depredation and Hunter Attack

Grizzly Bear Euthanized Near Augusta, Montana, Following Livestock Depredation and Hunter Attack

A grizzly bear was euthanized on Tuesday evening southwest of Augusta, Montana, after being linked to livestock depredation in the area. The bear was found feeding on a cow carcass on state land, approximately three miles from where an archery hunter was attacked on Monday morning near Elk Creek. The hunter sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, in agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, made the decision to euthanize the adult female grizzly due to the repeated livestock depredations. While it is unknown if this was the same bear involved in the human attack, the hunter's encounter was deemed a surprise defensive incident, and no further action will be taken to locate that specific bear.
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Dome Fire in Yosemite grows to nearly 2,000 acres: Friday update

Dome Fire in Yosemite grows to nearly 2,000 acres: Friday update

Dome Fire sparked in remote section of Yosemite National Park on Tuesday closing Chilnualna Falls.
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Indiana Dunes National Park Implements Detour for West Beach Access Due to Railroad Construction

Indiana Dunes National Park Implements Detour for West Beach Access Due to Railroad Construction

Indiana Dunes National Park has announced a detour for access to its West Beach area, effective until September 19, 2026. This change is necessitated by ongoing railroad crossing construction near North County Road and U.S. Route 12, which is the primary highway approach to West Beach. While the beach itself remains open, visitors must now use an alternative route via Lake Street, weaving through Gary’s Miller neighborhood, and returning to County Line Road just north of the beach entrance. The National Park Service (NPS) has provided detailed turn-by-turn directions for this detour, emphasizing the importance of following these instructions to avoid the blocked crossing. The park's status page and independent alert aggregators confirm the September 19, 2026, end date for the construction. Additionally, several other trails within the park, such as Hobart Prairie Grove’s Woodland Trail and parts of Dunewood Trace, remain closed or partially accessible due to prior storm damage, making West Beach's intact l...
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Asheville bear 'Dolly' saved from euthanasia by state

Asheville bear 'Dolly' saved from euthanasia by state

'Dolly' the bear will go to the North Carolina Zoo instead of being euthanized following a community campaign.
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No loitering on the loo. New NYC bathrooms come with a time limit

No loitering on the loo. New NYC bathrooms come with a time limit

NYC is installing 17 free public bathrooms, but users get just 10 minutes before warnings sound and the door automatically opens.