September 1, 2016
IUCN World Conservation Congress Kicks Off in Hawaii
The IUCN WCC brings conservationists and politicians together to discuss the world’s major environmental issues. Today is the first day…
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August 17, 2016
Most Island Species Facing Extinction Can Be Saved
Most island vertebrate extinctions could be averted, concludes new study Control and eradication of invasive species could prevent as much…
July 14, 2016
Antipodes Island Operations Completed Ahead of Schedule!
Campaign hits major milestone in effort to protect rare and threatened birds like the ground dwelling Antipodean Parakeet. We are…
June 22, 2016
Path to Recovery Charted for Kahoʻolawe Island
Restoration partners seek additional supporters to implement cultural and environmental restoration plan Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, (706) 969-2783 Kelly McHugh,…
June 8, 2016
Proven Conservation Leader Appointed to Head Island Conservation
For immediate release Contact: heath.packard@islandconservation.org, +1.360.584.3051 Resources: Interviews, images Proven Conservation Leader Appointed to Head Island Conservation Dr. Karen Poiani…
May 24, 2016
Great conservation intervention succeeds in Tonga for the first time
Resources: Photographs, interviews Contacts: Heath Packard, Heath.packard@islandconservation.org; +1 360-584-3051 Nanette Woonton, nanettew@sprep.org; +685 21929 Ext 305 Viliami Hakaumotu, viliamihakau@gmail.com; +67625050, +6767742716…
May 24, 2016
Mouse blitz team leaves for Antipodes
Contacts: Island Conservation, Heath Packard ph +1 360 584 3051, heath.packard@islandconservation.org Department of Conservation, Fiona Oliphant, ph 03 371 3743…
May 18, 2016
Seabird populations set to recover thanks to collaboration and innovation in Gwaii Haanas
Resources: Video & Photographs, Interviews Contacts: Heath Packard, Island Conservation, (360) 584-3051, heath.packard@islandconservation.org Miranda Post, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National…
May 13, 2016
Palmyra Atoll on NBC’s Dateline – Sunday May 15
Dateline correspondent Harry Smith takes us to a Pacific island so protected and pristine that TV news cameras have never…
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