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BANDON, Ore. -- Thick mud swirling around his hip waders, U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Bill Bridgeland marched toward the banks of the Coquille River, net in one hand, the other hand outstretched, palm up, skimming the surface. Bridgeland's prey: rough-skinned newts, red-legged frogs, Northwe...

EUGENE, Ore. -- The state is considering three more areas on the Oregon coast to be designated as marine reserves.

State wildlife officials say a program that released ospreys across Indiana is paying off as the once-endangered raptor gradually expands its nesting sites.

Gov. Steve Beshear is requesting disaster assistance for 35 Kentucky counties because of drought conditions.

Minnesota's corn crop continues to develop ahead of schedule, while soybean development is on pace with the five-year average.

WASHINGTON — Government scientists studying the BP disaster are reporting the best possible outcome: Microbes are consuming the oil in the Gulf without depleting the oxygen in the water and creating "dead zones" where fish cannot survive.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ruled the Montana arctic grayling should be protected, but the fish species won't be listed as endangered or threatened because other species take priority.

The oil/water spill at an oil well near Killdeer, N.D., dumped more than 2,400 barrels of crude and water before the leak was stopped

Testing showed that underground water supplies are safe after a ruptured oil well leaked more than 2,500 barrels of crude oil and water in western North Dakota, and it appeared the leak had been cleaned up, the state Health Department said Tuesday.

Even those Alabamians who have never pulled the trigger on a rifle or shotgun and have no wish to do so should welcome the arrival of the fall hunting seasons in the state.