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Ruffed Grouse #1 - Ruffed grouse ...whose drumming mating calls are iconic... have been on a decline for decades. State wildlife agencies, biologists, hunters and bird lovers have launched a coordinated effort to guide conservation efforts throughout the birds' eastern range. Ruffed grouse thrive in "young" forests. These areas provide a variety of food and safety from predators. But most eastern forests are older.
Meeting a Growing Fire Challenge - In Colorado, residents are learning the more they invest in protecting their water sources, the safer their communities will be in meeting increased wildfire threats. They are creating more wetland resilience, and working with local water utilities and power companies to protect this crucial resource. This is especially critical work since funding cutbacks in the U.S.