Global Wildlife and Marine Life Conservation

By Lorna V. Alvarado-RodriguezNatural Scientist, Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Center Growing up, I was always interested in wildlife and marine life. This interest eventually turned into passion and led me to pursue undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences with a minor in Marine Biology. I became part of the Puerto Rico

DEP Assumes Federal Wetlands Permitting Program

Florida’s wetlands are vital to our environment and economy. They store and clean freshwater, replenish our drinking water supply, and aid in our resilience against flooding and storms. But after a multi-year battle, federal and state regulators have made it easier to destroy our remaining wetlands. As of Dec. 17,