LAND CONSERVATION

Apr 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Iowa’s woodlands need better protection, not extra costs

Iowa once had twice as much forest as it does today. Back in 1906, lawmakers created the Forest Reserve Program to stop landowners from clearing poor soil land. The idea was simple: leave trees standing to prevent erosion, protect clean water, and support wildlife. Instead of paying taxes on low-val

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Florence County: Balancing Growth and Green Spaces

Florence County is at a crossroads. It's growing fast, with new homes, factories, and jobs popping up everywhere. But the county is also thinking about its future and wants to make sure it doesn't lose its green spaces in the process. They're working on a plan to protect special places like wetlands

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Jan 04 2026SCIENCE

A Young Explorer's Dinosaur Discovery

A young boy's love for adventure led him to make a groundbreaking discovery in Alberta's Horseshoe Canyon. Nathan Hrushkin, just 12 years old, found a piece of a dinosaur fossil sticking out of a rock while on a hike with his dad. This wasn't just any fossil—it was part of a 69-million-year-old juve

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Nov 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Battle for the Heart of Colorado's San Luis Valley

The San Luis Valley in Colorado is more than just a pretty landscape. It's a place where history, farming, and nature come together. The people here have a deep bond with the land. It's where they grow food and raise animals. The valley's beauty also draws tourists, which helps the local economy. A

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