Friday, August 14, 2026

Colorado’s 2024 restoration efforts for Preble’s mouse gain momentum with new habitat project
August 13, 2026 at 11:39PM

Colorado is taking significant steps to ensure the survival of the endangered Preble's meadow jumping mouse. Efforts focus on restoring essential streamside ecosystems and linking them to floodplains. Landowners are invited to join this initiative through voluntary conservation measures and financial support. A conservation bank was established in 2024 to facilitate these vital restoration projects, with new initiatives rolling out in 2026 to enhance habitat safeguarding.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Michigan to remove the Sanback Dam in 2026, restoring 14 wetland acres and protecting more than 70 downstream miles
August 12, 2026 at 11:28PM

The historic removal of a dam in Michigan, over a century old, is set to rejuvenate the region's natural ecosystems. This collaborative project will facilitate the movement of aquatic life by clearing upstream habitats while addressing the environmental threats posed by polluted sediments. Restoration efforts will focus on enhancing wetlands and safeguarding vital cold water habitats downstream, fostering biodiversity and ecological balance.