Commission proposes limited commercial whale hunts
Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years
Earth Day: No more burning rivers, but new threats
Pollution before the first Earth Day was not only visible, it was in your face: Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River caught fire. An oil spill fouled 30 miles of Southern California beaches.
Chicago Suburb Approves Nation’s First Offshore Wind Farm
The Chicago area, already known for its green roofs and other eco-initiatives, may have made history earlier this week. In the northern lake suburb of Evanston, the City Council unanimously voted to move forward on a proposal to place 40 wind turbines on Lake Michigan
Michigan’s New Recreation Passport Will Benefit State Parks & Park Visitors
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on Wednesday signed into law the “Recreation Passport” legislation, which creates a new funding source for Michigan’s state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized trails and pathways and local parks.
Flat-headed cat, the world’s least known feline, is now endangered
If you believe the myth that all cats hate getting wet, then you’ve yet to meet the flat-headed cat. With webbed feet and a streamlined head perfectly adapted for speed in the water, these strange felines not only like the water, they practically live in it.
UN: Dirty Water Kills More People Than Wars
Polluted water is killing more people each year than all forms of violence, including war, according to a United Nations report released today, World Water Day.
Internet Fuels Threats to Rare Species
The Internet has emerged as one of the greatest threats to rare species, fueling the illegal wildlife trade and making it easier to buy everything from live baby lions to wine made from tiger bones, conservationists said Sunday.
Japan leading charge against bluefin ban
Opposition grew Wednesday against a proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with several Arab countries joining Japan in arguing it would hurt poor fishing nations and wasn’t scientifically justified.
48 Hawaii-only species given endangered listing
Wildlife officials lauded Washington’s “holistic approach” to conservation in Hawaii after the Obama administration declared 48 species as endangered and announced plans to set aside more than 40 square miles on Kauai
Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha
A contentious battle between Asia and the West over the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna prized by sushi lovers overshadowed a United Nations conference that opened Saturday in the Gulf state of Qatar.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles
The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.
Fishing Pictures and Stories on the Forum Peacock Bass Fishing Section
While we are finishing up this new section for exciting, amazing peacock bass fishing Brazil with Exotic Outdoor Adventures, check out the initial trip summary and pictures of many of the HUGE peacock bass
New Member rodfather Wins the Grandt Rods All American Fishing Pole
Check out the story and pictures on the GreatLakesBass.com forum on new member rodfather – the winner of the All American graphite fishing rod from Grandt Rods!
Asian Carp Conf in Novi Thursday February 25, 2010
The Michigan United Conservation Clubs will host an Asian Carp Conference on Thursday, February 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Conference Center at Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River in Novi.
Steve’s Apocalypse on the Rio Negro
Peacock bass fishing along the Rio Negro is a total adventure. The trip was made up of some expected and even hoped for happenings
Spot Adventure Rio Negro River with Dave Gizzi
This is a pretty cool feature I can point you to thanks to a fellow trip mate Dave Gizzi. Dave wore a satellite GPS device during the day that recorded his travels
Yes, Global Warming Could Be Cause of D.C. Snowstorm
There’s bipartisan agreement on at least one thing in Washington this week: There’s a whole lot of snow outside. After two paralyzing storms swept through the District in quick succession, the area was blanketed in almost two and a half feet of snow.
Matteson Marine Open House Draws a Big Crowd
As usual, the winter open house at Matteson Marine on Gun Lake in Michigan was well attended with great seminars including one I enjoyed very much by national bass pro George Cochran. Read more and see some pictures on the forum.