A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan
Rare carnivorous plant rediscovered in northern Wisconsin for first time in 40 years
A rare carnivorous plant was rediscovered in northern Wisconsin for the first time in 40 years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said last month.
A rare carnivorous plant was rediscovered in northern Wisconsin for the first time in 40 years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said last month.
Voyagers National Park says visitors leaving behind trash in bear lockers, fire rings at campsites
Voyagers National Park is reminding park visitors to pack out their trash after finding trash left in bear lockers and fire rings at campsites in the park recently.
Voyagers National Park is reminding park visitors to pack out their trash after finding trash left in bear lockers and fire rings at campsites in the park recently.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Mystery seeds from China arrive in Minnesota mailboxes - do not plant them
Minnesotans reported receiving mysterious packages of seeds from China, leading the Department of Agriculture to issue a warning Monday.
Minnesotans reported receiving mysterious packages of seeds from China, leading the Department of Agriculture to issue a warning Monday.
Superior National Forest issues food storage restrictions for BWCA to reduce conflicts between humans, bears
U.S. Forest Service officials in the Superior National Forest have issued new food storage restrictions for several lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to reduce potential conflicts between humans and black bears.
U.S. Forest Service officials in the Superior National Forest have issued new food storage restrictions for several lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to reduce potential conflicts between humans and black bears.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
Sierra Club reexamines racist history and its own role in 'perpetuating white supremacy'
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
From trash to treasure: Bethel volunteers turn former dump into miles of nature trails
Many people are taking advantage of this time at home with projects around the house. In fact, a group in Bethel, Minnesota teamed up to create something for the entire community.
Many people are taking advantage of this time at home with projects around the house. In fact, a group in Bethel, Minnesota teamed up to create something for the entire community.
Minneapolis closes Lake Hiawatha, Lake Harriet Southeast beaches after E. coli tests
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has closed two beaches Tuesday after routine testing found E. coli bacteria exceeded state guidelines.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has closed two beaches Tuesday after routine testing found E. coli bacteria exceeded state guidelines.
Judge orders Dakota Access Pipeline shut down, emptied of oil pending additional environmental review
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota must shut down and be emptied of oil within 30 days because of the “seriousness” of a National Environmental Policy Act violation.
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota must shut down and be emptied of oil within 30 days because of the “seriousness” of a National Environmental Policy Act violation.
Eaglet from Minnesota DNR's EagleCam found dead after flying into power line
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posted a sad update Saturday after one of the eaglets that hatched on the EagleCam was found dead.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posted a sad update Saturday after one of the eaglets that hatched on the EagleCam was found dead.
Minnesota DNR to boaters: Stay sober, own your wake and put the phone down
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents and visitors to practice safe and sober boating as the 4th of July holiday nears.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents and visitors to practice safe and sober boating as the 4th of July holiday nears.
Wisconsin DNR to allow group camping of 50 people or less, starting July 13
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, Wisconsin campsites will also be taking more steps to reopen.
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, Wisconsin campsites will also be taking more steps to reopen.
Bureau of Land Management files intent to create environmental impact statement on proposed Twin Metals mine
The federal government is taking another step in the proposed Twin Metals mine project, which would be built near Ely, Minnesota about five miles away from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The federal government is taking another step in the proposed Twin Metals mine project, which would be built near Ely, Minnesota about five miles away from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists
On Saturday, the thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius — or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit — in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk in Russia’s Sakha Republic.
On Saturday, the thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius — or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit — in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk in Russia’s Sakha Republic.
US honeybees are doing better after bad year, according to survey
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, the annual beekeeping survey finds.
EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Insect hatch over Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin picked up on radar
So many mayflies hatched at once near the Mississippi River Sunday night it was picked up on the National Weather Service’s radar.
So many mayflies hatched at once near the Mississippi River Sunday night it was picked up on the National Weather Service’s radar.
Treasure stash worth over $1 million found in Rocky Mountains after decade-long search
Forrest Fenn gained a cult following when he announced that he had hidden the chest somewhere in the Rocky Mountains in 2010.
Forrest Fenn gained a cult following when he announced that he had hidden the chest somewhere in the Rocky Mountains in 2010.