WASHINGTON, June 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Defenders Celebrates Land Acquisition Deal Protecting Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from Threat of Mining * "You simply could not find a worse place to mine than on the doorstep of such a treasured natural resource. We applaud The Conservation Fund and private donors for stepping up in the Refuge's time of need." Defenders of Wildlife celebrates The Conservation Fund's acq  more

POWELL, Ohio, June 20 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news: * * * A Landmark Day for Central Ohio: North America Trek and Conservation Tower are Now Open By Jen Fields, Director of Communications Today, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay officially celebrated the grand openings of two major new attractions: North America Trek and Conservation Tower. Opening on the same day, these ambitious projects reflect a shared commitment to immersive guest experiences,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Beyond Borders Tourism Coalition, a unified alliance of leading U.S. and Canadian tourism associations led by the American Bus Association, issued the following news release: * * * National Parks at Risk of Sharp Tourism Decline ABA and leading tourism associations urge Trump administration to rethink approach * Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone - these iconic national parks draw millions of visitors from around the world every summer. In 2023  more