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"Supreme Court: Justices Accept Endangered Species FOIA Plea" [1]

"The Supreme Court today [Monday] agreed to hear a dispute over whether certain draft documentation of Endangered Species Act decisionmaking should remain off-limits to the public."

Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Journalism & Media [4]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Greenwire [9], 03/03/2020
May 31, 2020

DEADLINE: BigPicture Emerging Photographer Grant [10]

Are you a photographer 18-25 years old? What ideas do you want to convey around the themes of conservation, biodiversity and sustainability of the natural world? Your fresh approach to this topic presenting your perspective in photographs and media could win you one of two $2,500 grants and mentorship.

Awards and Grants [11]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Forests [15]
Journalism & Media [4]
Natural Resources [16]
Planning & Growth [17]
Pollution [18]
Science [19]
Water & Oceans [20]
Wildlife [6]

Illustrating the Environment in a New Light [21]

Freelance photographer Morgan Heim explores the ethical and creative considerations of non-traditional photography when reporting on wildlife issues, in a sidebar to the latest EJ InSight. See a slideshow of images with her unique approach [22]. Plus, Heim on surviving in today’s constrained news media economy [23] and the implications for storytelling, independence and integrity.

SEJ Publication Types: 
EJ InSight [24]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Journalism & Media [4]
Natural Resources [16]
Science [19]
Wildlife [6]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
California [25]
International [26]
South America [27]
Visibility: 
Public [7]

Freelance Photographer Charts New Journalistic Path [23]

How do you survive as a freelance wildlife photojournalist in today’s constrained news media economy? In the latest EJ InSight, photographer Morgan Heim shares the approach she has successfully pursued, and shares its implications for storytelling, independence and integrity. See a slideshow of her images [22]. Plus, Heim explores the ethics of non-traditional photography [21].

SEJ Publication Types: 
EJ InSight [24]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [28]
Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Journalism & Media [4]
Science [19]
Water & Oceans [20]
Wildlife [6]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
California [25]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [29]
International [26]
Asia [30]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
March 1, 2026

DEADLINE: BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition [31]

Photographers worldwide can contribute their work that celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Cash prizes in seven categories. Entry fees apply. Deadline: Mar 1, 2026.

Awards and Grants [11]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Forests [15]
Natural Resources [16]
Pollution [18]
Science [19]
Water & Oceans [20]
Wildlife [6]

'Stand Down': Bernhardt Blocks Aerial Mountain Goat Cull At Grand Teton [32]

"The U.S. Secretary of the Interior directly intervened in an aerial goat cull underway in the Tetons last Friday, ordering Grand Teton National Park Acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail to “stand down.”

Biodiversity [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Government [33]
Natural Resources [16]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [29]
Source: Jackson Hole Daily [34], 02/26/2020

"USGS Whistleblower Alleges Poor Lab Conditions, Water Pollution" [35]

"A U.S. Geological Survey lab in Seattle leached pathogen-laced wastewater into a Seattle wetland, possibly endangering salmon and trout, and has attempted to fire an employee who blew the whistle on the lab, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility."

Biodiversity [2]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Public [7]
Northwest (OR WA) [36]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [37], 02/26/2020

An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [38]

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [39]” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder [40] and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

SEJ Publication Types: 
Special Reports [41]
Topics on the Beat: 
Activism [28]
Agriculture [42]
Air [43]
Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [44]
Consumer [45]
Disasters [46]
Economy & Business [47]
Energy & Fuel [48]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Politics [3]
Fish & Fisheries [14]
Food [49]
Forests [15]
Government [33]
Health [50]
Journalism & Media [4]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Military [51]
Natural Resources [16]
People & Population [52]
Planning & Growth [17]
Policy [53]
Science [19]
Technology [54]
Transportation [55]
Water & Oceans [20]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [8]
Northwest (OR WA) [36]
International [26]
Canada [56]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
April 1, 2020 to April 2, 2020

20th International Wildlife Law Conference [57]

IWLC-20, at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, will explore topics such as invasive species; legal and ethical issues related to trophy hunting; conservation of marine biodiversity; and impacts of climate change on wildlife treaties.

Professional Meetings [58]
Visibility: 
Public [7]
Topics on the Beat: 
Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [44]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Wildlife [6]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [59]

"Interior: BLM Pushes To Lift Order Blocking Sage Grouse Plans" [60]

"The Bureau of Land Management is hoping to revive controversial revisions to Obama-era greater sage grouse protection plans that a federal judge blocked last year."

Biodiversity [2]
Energy & Fuel [48]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [5]
Wildlife [6]
Public [7]
National (U.S.) [8]
Source: Greenwire [61], 02/20/2020

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