Land & Conservation

The struggle to prove the majestic bird still exists has obsessed believers and exasperated doubters for a century. Now photographer Bobby Harrison is racing to document the species once and for all before the government declares it extinct

Raise a toast to all the mothers—not just the human ones—who make it happen for their kids

Why a record-breaking seaweed bloom is more than an inconvenience

Declawing a fear of the crustaceans leads to a lesson in sustainable seafood

On a former plantation in Durham, a land conservancy and two determined sisters are pioneering a model for providing land to Black gardeners and farmers

Just try not to drain your battery in the wild

Meet some of the rarest creatures in the region, and support efforts to save them

A mysterious Southern species finds hope

There’s been a noticeable decline of the species in Florida Bay and the Keys. A look at why—and what we can do to reverse the trend

As the American alligator’s most active season approaches, stay safe with these common-sense tips—including what to do if the worst happens

From his perch in the sky, Ben Depp snapped these hauntingly beautiful images of the disappearing Gulf Coast

Inside the fight to save one of the South’s ecological wonders

Communities join forces to help a native bird flourish

The East Foundation is on the cutting edge of studying how working landscapes can work for people, cattle, quail, and wildlife of all stripes

Raptors at a Florida bird sanctuary get a diet boost thanks to Hunters for the Hungry

Every winter, the coasts of Georgia and Florida become the front line in the fight to save a critically endangered species. A day in the life of the heroes doing the work

A South Carolina fishing guide spent quality time with a huge apex predator—and has the footage to prove it

Covering eighteen million acres, the Florida Wildlife Corridor keeps gaining ground

You don’t have to travel to the middle of nowhere to peep stars, constellations, and galaxies

Fishing for answers in ancient Louisiana waters