Notes from an American environmentalist ✦ Rusty patched bumble bee ✦ Proposed 11-bee conservation plan

Notes from an American environmentalist ✦ "God Squad" convened to circumvent the Endangered Species Act in the Gulf of Mexico ✦ offshore drilling regulation takes a hit ✦ ESA overhaul bill dies in the House

Notes from an American environmentalist ✦ The Owl returns ✦ Georgia protects the Okefenokee Swamp ✦ the U.S. withdraws from UNESCO

Notes from an American environmentalist ✦ National Monument designations ✦ Public lands rule ✦ Bob Wick photography