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A paddlefish swims above a rocky riverbed, side-on to the camera.

Fish passage project ‘dammed up’ in approval process

Project would reconnect 230 miles of migratory routes Continue reading Fish passage project ‘dammed up’ in approval process

southernsciencenewsNovember 9, 2025Leave a comment

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A new farming (re)generation

Mississippi Delta program encourages healthier soil, sustainable farms Continue reading A new farming (re)generation

southernsciencenewsJuly 29, 20251 Comment

An aerial view of a curved coastline with sand mounds dotted through the water. Homes are visible on the spit of land in the background.

Marsh insurance

Can shoreline restoration rein in rising flood insurance prices? Continue reading Marsh insurance

southernsciencenewsJune 5, 2025June 5, 20253 Comments

A close-up of a sundew plant, which has several circular leaves on narrow stems. The leaves have spikes coming out in all directions, with the "dew" glistening on them.

State prepares conservation plan for next decade

Plants, habitat “corridors” added for first time Continue reading State prepares conservation plan for next decade

southernsciencenewsMay 1, 2025May 2, 2025Leave a comment

Plant Barry's buildings and smokestacks are visible in the distance. In front of them is a field with large power lines across it.

Changes at EPA mean uncertainty for dealing with Alabama coal ash

Coal ash pollution looks likely to lose priority status for federal agency Continue reading Changes at EPA mean uncertainty for dealing with Alabama coal ash

southernsciencenewsApril 3, 2025April 15, 20251 Comment

A group of people sit on chairs in a wooded clearing, facing a man speaking on an open stage in front of a cross.

The evidence of things not seen

Samford professor explores how religious faith shapes trust in science Continue reading The evidence of things not seen

southernsciencenewsMarch 13, 2025Leave a comment

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‘Starlight’ survivalists

Amid climate change, ‘dismalites’ keep on glowing Continue reading ‘Starlight’ survivalists

southernsciencenewsFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025Leave a comment

A pile of empty oyster shell halves.

Pearls of wisdom

From gardens to genomes, state and conservation groups continue trying new approaches to oyster restoration Continue reading Pearls of wisdom

southernsciencenewsJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 20251 Comment

Two women stand at a table and hollow out squash. One wears a lanyard that says "Choctaw," while the other has a shirt that says "Love One Another."

More value than gold

UA digital seed bank helps preserve Choctaw heritage Continue reading More value than gold

southernsciencenewsDecember 11, 2024December 19, 20241 Comment

Children and adults surround a raised garden bed, built out of cinder blocks, where they are digging and doing other preparation work.

‘Fight for it to be better’

Volunteer science ‘hub’ helps communities tackle environmental injustices Continue reading ‘Fight for it to be better’

southernsciencenewsNovember 13, 2024November 25, 20241 Comment

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