They are crucial to agriculture and fisheries, act as water sources and purifiers, and protect shores. Furthermore, peat­land wetlands are the planet’s greatest natural carbon stores.

While the restoration of natural areas is high on political agendas, a comprehensive new study from the University of ...

State officials said a bill to remove regulations on water pollution "applies a machete to an issue that needs a scalpel, at a cost to Kentuckians." ...

February 02, 2025, was World Wetlands Day, a global celebration of the importance of wetlands in maintaining the health of our planet. First and foremost, wetlands play a crucial role in supporting ...

OPINIONBy Moses NyabilaIt is an honour to address an issue that lies at the heart of Uganda’s environmental sustainability and economic resilience—the delicate balance between agricultural ...

A 40-year-old law allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture to withhold subsidies from farmers who drain, clear or convert wetlands. Now, a company that owns farmland in Iowa is challenging it.

Feb. 2 is usually highlighted by Groundhog Day when furry rodents forecast if we will have an early spring. Since 1971, this ...

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses which negatively affect ...

THE Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (Zela) has commended Government for developing a National Wetlands Policy and National Guidelines for the Management and Conservation of Wetlands Ecosystems, ...

"Wetlands are generally thought of as the kidneys of our world because they can clean water naturally and sequester carbon well," said Jay Martin, a distinguished professor in food, agricultural ...

Congressmen Doug LaMalfa and Mike Thompson re-introduced the Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act. This bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to enroll additional agricultural lands in the ...