SC lawmakers' recognition of the prothonotary warbler not only highlights this bright yellow bird but also the importance of protecting its swamp habitat here.

Louisiana’s swamps support a wide range of native wildlife and plant life that many visitors have never encountered ...

For several reasons, swamp sparrows didn’t fit into the first two parts of this series, and European house sparrows really don’t belong on this continent, even though they have been here since the ...

Swamps are often viewed through the lens of recreation, but their real value lies in the services they provide every ...

Just over 900 acres of rare Columbia River spruce swamp near Knappa is now in the hands of a coastal land conservancy. The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, transferred ownership ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — After a Norfolk Southern train derailed going through the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Tuesday, it’s unclear what the environmental impact will be. Manager of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DENNIS PORT — Almost 14 acres in Dennis Port, including a rare Atlantic white cedar swamp area, could be protected permanently by ...

Biodiversity support is a defining characteristic of swamp ecosystems. These environments provide habitat for a wide range of species, including birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Many ...