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What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More

The Colorado and Ohio rivers are among the ‘most endangered’ in America. Here’s why
By: Seyma Bayram | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Growing up, Pittsburgh native Judy Baumgartner saw big plastic pipes from industrial plants going into the Ohio River. This was during the 1960s and 1970s, when… Read More

Small farms in southeast Ohio see transformative potential in the upcoming farm bill
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB/Report for America) — A few years ago, Lindsay Klaunig and her partner turned a decrepit plot of country land into a successful local business called Trouvaille Farm…. Read More

FLMR Membership Event
FLMR Members are invited to an evening of music and friends. Bring a guest and encourage them to join. Learn more about FLMR and enjoy music from Sadie Johnson. Sadie… Read More

Rare Conservation Win In Congress Helps Ohio Valley Parks And Monuments
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge’s namesake is apparent upon stepping outside its visitors center in Williamstown, West Virginia. Gazing past bird feeders and the forested bank of the Ohio… Read More