 | Ivy Removal Project
A group of dedicated volunteers called the No Ivy League work to eradicate invasive English Ivy from Portland's Forest Park.
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| Returning River Otters to Maryland Streams
River otters are captivating, playfull marine mammals once lost to Maryland but they have been successfully restored in limited but growing numbers.
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| Protecting the Blue Crab Fishery
Scientists are alarmed by the sudden decline of the blue crab populations in Chesapeake Bay, but its too soon to tell what exactly is causing the decline.
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| Iowa's Peregrine Falcons
One naturalist believes that peregrine falcons in Iowa have become imprinted with man-made nesting spots, and must be reintroduced to their natural habitat.
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| Raising Peregrine Falcons
In order to reintroduce a population of peregrine falcons to their native nesting habitats, a naturalist carefully raises a dozen of the baby birds.
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| Reintroducing Peregrine Falcons
After raising a number of baby peregrine falcons, an Iowa naturalist introduces the young birds to their native nesting habitat.
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| The Return of the Eastern Bluebird
Though it has been out-competed by introduced species, the eastern bluebird is making a comeback due to the work of some very dedicated bird enthusiasts.
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| Restoring Salmon Runs in the Umatilla River
An innovative recovery plan has had some success in returning native salmon runs to the Umatilla River system.
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| Saving the Longleaf Pine
Aware of the loss of this unique natural piece of their heritage, many Southerners have gathered to support restoration of the longleaf forests.
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| Iowa's Prairies: Restoring Original Prairies
Since so few original prairies remain untouched by agriculture, restoring prairies to their original diversity is a difficult task.
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| Reintroducing Native Species
The decision to reintroduce a native animal species can be difficult, as many different factors must be weighed.
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| Reintroducing Antelope to Arizona
Once common in the southwestern United States, pronghorn antelope populations have been dwindling in Arizona, prompting their reintroduction.
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| Reintroducing Beavers to Arizona
When beavers were over-hunted for their pelts in the 1800s, no one knew how important they were to their ecosystems.
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| Reintroducing Prairie Dogs and Ferrets
Prairie dogs were once eradicated because they were unpopular with farmers; however, it turns out they were vital to the habitat of the black-footed ferret.
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| Restoring Woodpecker Habitat
Fire suppression altered the habitat of Arkansas' Ouachita National Forest, leading to the decline of species of birds like the red cockaded woodpecker.
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| Wetlands Reserve Program
In Arkansas, a federal program assists both farmers and wildlife by buying unprofitable land and converting it into natural habitat.
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| Restoring Desert Rivers
In order to successfully restore a riparian area, scientists must study and understand what conditions and vegetation existed in its native state.
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| Using Fire to Remove Non-Native Species
Controlled burns are an important tool in removing non-native species and restoring native environments.
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| Removing Invasive Tamarisk Trees
In an effort to restore native vegetation to the Hassayampa River Preserve, volunteers work to remove non-native tamarisk trees.
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| Restoring Native Plants to Riparian Areas
To promote native species repopulation in a restored area, managers must often first restore the conditions of the stream bank and understory.
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| Removing Non-Native Johnson Grass
Sometimes, removing a highly-invasive non-native species requires extra ingenuity and determination.
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| Bald Eagle Restoration in Pennsylvania - Part 1
Founded in the 1980s, a bald eagle restoration program in Pennsylvania has been very successful, due in large part to cleaner environmental conditions.
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| Bald Eagle Restoration in Pennsylvania - Part 2
As part of a restoration project, the State Game Commission transferred bald eagle chicks from Canada to be raised and released in Pennsylvania.
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| Barn Owl Restoration
A group of volunteers from the Moraine Preservation Fund is working to increase the barn owl populations in rural western Pennsylvania.
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| Restoring Wetlands in Pennsylvania
Partners for Wildlife, a partnership between public and private organizations, works to restore wildlife habitat by building wetlands and marshes.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat - Part 1
Wildlife managers in Pennsylvania use a variety of tools and techniques to improve or restore habitat for native species.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat - Part 2
The Wild Turkey Federation assists forestry managers in converting farmland into habitat that is more suitable for wildlife.
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| Restoring Forest Habitat
The Pennsylvania Game Commission clears dense forest stands in order to promote understory growth and improve wildlife habitat.
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| River Otter Reintroduction Project
The goal of one of Pennsylvania's restoration projects is to reintroduce river otters to their former habitats.
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| Fisher Reintroduction Project
As part of a reintroduction project, fishers are transferred from the Adirondack mountains to the forests of northern Pennsylvania.
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| Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Game Commission uses a process called hacking to raise and release peregrine falcon chicks into the wild.
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| Saving the Bull Trout
Brook trout, a species introduced to Oregon, has forced the native bull trout to near extinction; now scientists are trying to eradicate the brook trout.
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| Silverspot Butterfly
Several organizations concerned about the welfare of the endangered Oregon silverspot butterfly have joined forces to help protect this species.
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| Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area
A special unit of the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area features a wetlands restoration project which is converting old farmlands into wildlife habitat.
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| Coquina Baywalk at Leffis Key
Dredging activities in the 1950s created Leffis Key and introduced non-native species, which cooperative efforts have successfully eradicated.
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| Florida's Dupuis Reserve
Originally a region of wetlands, Florida's Dupuis Reserve was drained for cattle ranching, but now is being restored as a wetland.
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| J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area
The J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area focuses on programs that restore the habitat of the area to more closely resemble its original natural state.
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| Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area
Since Hurricane Andrew wiped out much of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area in 1992, cooperative efforts have helped to restore the area.
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| Mountain Goat Transfer
The Ketchican Sports and Wildlife Club sponsors a mountain goat transfer program to help increase the goat populations around the Ketchican area.
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| Lostine Bighorn Sheep
Once extinct in northeastern Oregon, bighorn sheep have been reintroduced to their native habitat and are thriving.
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| Mountain Goats
Thought to be native to Oregon, mountain goats were first reintroduced in the 1950's as an addition to the mountain scenery.
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| Idaho Trappers
Modern trappers use their skills to help in species restoration.
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| Capturing Wildlife
Idaho's Department of Fish and Game biologists utilize modern, more effective techniques for capturing wildlife.
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| Restoring Wildlife Habitat
One Oregon couple demonstrates how they created a lush wetland and diverse habitat on a working farm.
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| Salvaging Native Desert Trees
One Arizona company salvages native desert trees and protects them from destruction caused by urban development.
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| Mexican Wolf Reintroduction
Captive bred Mexican wolves are being reintroduced into some of their traditional habitats in southwestern Arizona.
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| Restoring Bald Eagle Populations in New Jersey
New Jersey's Endangered and Non-Game Species Program works to monitor, protect and restore populations of bald eagles that were once close to disappearing.
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| Monitoring Osprey Nests in New Jersey
Osprey populations in New Jersey have rebounded quickly in recent years, making it more difficult for researchers to monitor the growing numbers of nests.
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| The Peregrine Falcon's Urban Nests
Peregrine falcons that live in the urban habitats of New Jersey have been found nesting in some unusual locations.
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| Public Support of Wildlife Restoration Programs
Corporations, volunteers, biologists and researchers pool their resources to protect and preserve New Jersey's eagle, falcon and osprey populations.
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| BLM Rangeland Management
One of the challenges of the BLM is to manage vast rangelands that have been altered by livestock grazing and the introduction of non-native grasses.
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| Nez Perce and Chinook Salmon
The Nez Perce Indian Tribe is taking measures to restore populations of Chinook salmon, a fish critical to their culture and daily life.
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| Return of the Wolf
The United States government enlisted the assistance of the Nez Perce Indians to help reestablish wolves in Idaho.
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| The Fish of Lake Pend Oreille
Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have struggled to repopulate Lake Pend Oreille with its native fish species.
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| Reintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone
Wolves may be the vital missing link in the health of the Yellowstone ecosystem, but plans to reintroduce the species are still controversial.
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| Wintering Ranges of the Trumpeter Swan
Harriman State Park has become the most important wintering range for the endangered trumpeter swan.
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| Return of the Black Bear
Black Bear numbers have dwindled in Texas over the past century, but now, with the help of park officials and ranchers, these bears are making a comeback.
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| Saving the Attwaters Prairie Chicken
A university student spends his time feeding, cleaning up after and caring for endangered Attwaters prairie chickens.
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| Reestablishing Bighorn Sheep in Oregon
Oregon wildlife officials take extensive measures to capture and reintroduce once-plentiful bighorn sheep into Oregon mountains.
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| Trumpeter Swans
Over-hunted in America by white settlers, trumpeter swans found refuge at Yellowstone Park and are now being returned to their native habitat.
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| Raising Purple Martins
An Indiana couple has constructed nesting areas for purple martins, birds whose habitat has been decreasing due to development.
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| Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve
The Big Walnut Creek Nature Preserve is one of the last places in Indiana where the state's natural heritage is preserved and protected.
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| Seed Collecting
A pair of botanists gather seeds from native plants to be used in land reclamation projects.
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| Protecting the Karner Blue Butterfly
The Department of Natural Resources is taking an active role in protecting the habitat of the Karner blue butterfly.
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| Eradicating Non-Native Species from Milwaukee Parks
Milwaukee-area volunteers are working to remove invasive garlic mustard and buck thorn from local parks and restore natural plant species.
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| Crane Conservation and Breeding
The Crane Foundation breeds many species of cranes for release into the wild, and works to conserve wetland and marshland habitat.
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| Teaching Whooping Cranes to Migrate
Operation Migration uses ultralight aircraft to lead young whooping cranes on their first migration south in an effort to establish a new eastern flock.
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| Return of the Grizzlies
The forest industry would like to see grizzly bears re-established in Idaho, but the question of who will control their fate has not yet been resolved.
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| Return of the Wolves
Wolves that were once removed by the government are now being returned to Idaho, to mixed reactions from environmentalists and ranchers.
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| Wolf River Sturgeon Spawning
A group of volunteers helps protect sturgeon on Wisconsin's Wolf River by preventing poaching during the important spawning season.
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| Reintroducing Osprey to Southeast Wisconsin
Young, captive-bred osprey are being reintroduced to southeast Wisconsin.
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| Sharp-Tailed Grouse
The Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse, once extinct in Oregon, is making a comeback thanks to wildlife officials and private landowners.
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| The Wolves of Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone Park officials discuss the impact of wolves on the ecosystem after reintroducing the predators to the park.
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