Clint Robins grew up outdoors in Wisconsin and Rwanda. But while monitoring wildlife in the Washington wilderness, he found his athleticism was as important as his GRE score.
Ranchers support the move, but conservationists worry that increased grazing in Oregon and oil and gas drilling elsewhere threaten the greater sage grouse's recovery.
The omnibus lands bill provides $55 million for volcano monitoring. But it's unclear how much high-risk Washington and Oregon will get.
Plans to delist wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections.
Seeing few astronauts who looked like himself, Livingston L. Holder, Jr. helps young scientists of color see their faces in STEM careers.
