Monarch butterflies, battered by the weather, no longer rule
Due to rough weather the Monarch butterfly population could be down by as much as 50%. Read more here:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2010-03-30-Monarchs30_ST_N.htm
Previous News Stories
- August 9, 2010Court Ruling Could Boost the Lynx Population in Yellowstone
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was asked to double the critical habitat for lynx in Yellowstone National Park and its adjoining areas. This ruling, by U.S. District Court Judge Donald Malloy, is a step in the right direction for corridor conservation and for enhancing diversity within the park. Read the full Yellowstone Insider article here: http://yellowstoneinsider.com/20100731653/news/articles/could-court-ruling-boost-lynx-population-in-yellowstone.php
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- August 3, 2010On The Right Track
Ecotourism is helping to spread critical corridor awareness throughout Northern New Mexico. The leadership of Governor Richardson’s administration, the vision of Michael Rivera, area businesses and community involvement has made this possible. See the full Inside Outside Magazine article here: http://insideoutsidemag.com/issues/2010/August/On_The_Right_Track/
- June 14, 2010Trees shift upward as climate warms, data show
Just as wildlife is adapting to a changing climate by shifting ranges and territories, so are trees
- June 11, 2010Colorado Passes Bill to Reduce Roadway Speed in Wildlife Crossings
“As wildlife move in response to climate change and increasing habitat fragmentation, one of the first barriers they will confront are roads…”
- June 9, 2010Denver Post Covers FTR Event with Colo. and New Mexico Governors
Denver Post Covers FTR Event with Colo. and New Mexico Governors
- June 9, 2010Associated Press Picks Up FTR Event with Western Governors
Governor’s Bill Ritter (Colo.) and Bill Richardson (N.M.) help FTR unveil Beyond Season’s End.
- April 22, 2010FTR Speaking at Telluride Mountain Film Festival
Freedom to Roam will be at Telluride’s 2010 Mountain Film Festival!
- April 19, 2010Lynx sets 1,200 mile record
Lynx makes an extraordinary journey of 1,200 miles – from Silverton, Colorado to Nordegg, Alberta, Canada.
- April 14, 2010Canadian Feds giving $1 million for wildlife research
The project will study wildlife and transportation across the Trans Canada Highway. Check out the article here: http://www.banffcragandcanyon.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2532249
- April 13, 2010Canadian wildcat makes 2,000-kilometre trek home
Check out this story about the amazing journey of a lynx that made it back to Canada after being re-homed in Colorado…http://www.canada.com/technology/Canadian+wildcat+makes+kilometre+trek+home/2784693/story.html