Parliament Fire At Big Cypress National Preserve Now At 24,300+ Acres
In less than a week a wildfire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida has ballooned to more than 24,300 acres, though park staff say it's roughly a third contained.
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Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Covers 11,000+ Acres
Ground and air resources were being used Wednesday to battle a wildfire in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida that has spread to cover more than 11,000 acres.
Big Cypress National Preserve Fire Over 6,000 Acres
A wildfire burning on the west side of Big Cypress National Preserve covered more than 6,000 acres Tuesday and forced additional closures in the park.
- March 21st, 2017
Oil Company Poised To Begin Surveying Big Cypress National Preserve For Oil
Barring a last-minute court ruling, an oil exploration company could begin surveying for oil and gas reserves below Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida next Monday.
Fire Burning In Big Cypress National Preserve Covers More Than 3,000 Acres
A wildfire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida has spread to more than 3,000 acres and was prompting some closures in the park.
Congressmen Wants To Restrict National Park Service Oversight Of Oil And Gas Development In Parks
An Arizona congressman trying to block the National Park Service's authority to regulate oil and gas drilling operations in the National Park System says the agency's regulations would be "job-killing," and that "extremist groups" are maligning his intentions.
NPCA: House Measure Would Weaken Rules For Energy Drilling Inside National Parks
A congressman from Arizona is pushing legislation that would reduce National Park Service oversight of oil and gas drilling in units of the National Park System where it is allowed, according to a parks advocacy group.
Florida Panthers Dying At Record Pace, Vehicle Collisions Most Responsible
Highly endangered Florida panthers died at a record pace in 2016, with most of the deaths attributed to vehicle collisions in just two counties, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.
Big Cypress National Preserve Recognized As International Dark Sky Place
Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida has gained International Dark Sky Place designation from the International Dark-Sky Association.
President Obama's Public Lands Legacy
Obama administration officials tout that the president has protected nearly 550 million acres of public lands during his tenure, but observers say those numbers tell an uneven story of how President Obama has stewarded the environment, and add that the Democrat can accomplish much more before he leaves the White House.
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