In a bold move to protect its fragile ecosystems, Texas has opened the door to a new wildlife management strategy: helicopter ...

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Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive ...

A group of House Republicans, led by Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar, have requested Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills to include ...

New boating regulations at Pelican Lake are raising concerns among some business owners, who say the changes may drive ...

James Bigley evaluates whether aoudad are beneficial wildlife or invasive nuisances in Texas.

The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading across the state.

A New World screwworm (NWS) outbreak in Mexico has raised alarms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The impact on ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife department is wanting to remind the public about a law that protects Texas lakes and rivers ...

The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, which is not stranger to the insect, it’s top of mind for many.

The same brown tide species hit Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay along the Gulf Coast of Texas in the early 1990s, killing off seagrass for years. The bloom lasted almost eight years, making it the longest ...

Wild boars are an invasive species. They are responsible for over a billion dollars in property damage each year. It's gotten so bad that in many Texas cities, it's now legal to mow these pests down ...