Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center at UAH.

There is a natural phenomenon that occurs in only two places on Earth—Mobile Bay in the U.S. and Tokyo Bay in Japan. This natural wonder, known as a jubilee, is a fascinating sight to see.

Birds are chirping, grass is growing, pollen is floating on the breeze, and azaleas are bursting with blooms. Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Lucy Ellington, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s director for Chilton County, said azaleas may be the most popular flowering shrubs in Alabama.

So much is happening in the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division that it’s difficult to keep up with all the renovations, upgrades, and expansions at the 21 state parks.

A generous donation of 13 lots is enabling the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to protect additional ecologically sensitive property on the Fort Morgan Peninsula.

A new bill moving through the Alabama Legislature has sparked a public disagreement between lawmakers and the state’s top conservation officials over a simple but contentious question: Who owns Alabama’s deer? HB509, introduced by State Rep. Jeff Sorrells (R-Hartford) would classify deer held by licensed game breeders as the personal property of the licensee — […]

Beachgoers got an unexpected surprise this week when a striking but stinging visitor appeared on the shoreline—a Portuguese man o’ war. The jellyfish look-alike was spotted stranded on the sands of Orange Beach, as reported by the City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources Division on Facebook.

State officials with ties to Coastal Alabama understand well the importance of Mobile Bay's jubilees. This naturally occurring phenomenon happens in only two locations in the world, the bay in Alabama and Tokyo Bay, during which large numbers of fish and crustaceans are forced into shallow water because of low dissolved oxygen in the water.

Despite not being able to use decoys for the first 10 days of the season, Alabama turkey hunters continue to take far more birds during the first week of the season than any other week.

Chad Davis began working as a seasonal employee for Alabama State Parks as a 19-year-old college student at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. Now, more than twenty years later, Davis is the new Deputy Director for Alabama State Parks,

In late October 2018, Jacob Wall and his father, Steven, loaded their 1995 Nitro onto a trailer and set off on a 38-hour road trip. The younger Wall had qualified for the Toyota Series Championship on Lake Guntersville that year, which necessitated quite the commute from their Southern Oregon home.

Alabama has a diverse and expanding trail system. From greenways and natural surface trails to gravel and paved roads, Alabama trails cater to hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its Big Gobbler Photo Contest. Hunters can submit their best turkey hunting photos for a chance to win a prize package.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has recently announced the termination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office lease in Fairhope, Alabama. The lease, covering a 5,132 square foot space, had an annual cost of $176,859.

A Troy University student is working with the United States Forest Service to help grow a rare and endangered species of pitcher plants only found in four Southeastern locations. He’s also part of a team tracking the turtles at Mullis Pond at the Troy University Arboretum.

Modern technology is aiding wildlife biologists and researchers in numerous ways, including a tool that is in its infancy in Alabama. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System program erects tracking stations throughout the Americas, Canada, Europe, and Australia to detect wildlife (mainly bird) movements, according to Mercedes Maddox, Nongame Wildlife Biologist with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division.

There are few sights as majestic as a bald eagle soaring above shimmering blue waters, wings outstretched in flight.The chance to glimpse these magnificent raptors is among the many reasons that nature lovers head to Alabama Power-managed lakes.

When Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons learned about the Alabama Black Belt Adventures’ Best Sporting Dog Contest, she immediately knew the photo she wanted to submit.

Alabama State Parks has launched a way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, videos and more to be featured on social media platforms.

The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board recently voted unanimously to approve the state Marine Resources Division’s (MRD) proposal to expand the state’s 2025 red snapper season.   The changes should be great news for those who love to fish for Alabama’s signature saltwater species. State and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red […]

At the first Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting of 2025, held last weekend in Montgomery, Board members heard a state of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) report from Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship as well as proposed tweaks to the white-tailed deer daily bag limit and changes to the red snapper season.

Alabama State Parks has launched a new way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, videos, and more to be featured on social media platforms.

The State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is currently working on one of its most anticipated projects in years: a new lodge at Cheaha State Park atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, Alabama.

Alabama wildland firefighters faced an unprecedented challenge this week as they battled 181 wildfires statewide, setting a new single-day response record for the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC).