For example, the rusty patched bumblebee, which used to flourish in Ontario, is no longer found in all of Canada— in the U.S., it’s endangered.

WASHINGTON – The western bumble bee, once common in Washington State, is now facing a significant population decline due to disease and habitat loss, the Washington Department of Fish and ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 85 years of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

Bald eagles have made an amazing recovery thanks to a combination of national and state protections.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating National Eagle Day (June 20, 2025) and the 85th anniversary of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ...

Native bee populations are declining Just over 100 years ago, the rusty patched bumblebee was considered “common” in Massachusetts. Eight years ago, in 2017 it became the first bee to be listed as ...

A male rusty patched bumble bee visits a wild bergamot. Notice the “rusty patch” behind its wings. (Jay Watson) ...

However, facing the decimation of populations, the federally endangered rusty patched bumble bee, and Wisconsin's pride, the Karner blue butterfly, are teetering on a fragile brink.

The rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee to be federally listed as endangered, and researchers are using dogs to help find its nests.

President Trump posted on social media that immigration enforcement “is taking very good, longtime workers away” from farmers and hotel owners.