Dossier
Indiana bat
Coverage of Indiana bat in the Nexus archive.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commissionorganization1U.S. Forest Serviceorganization1Brown Environmental 13organization1Nantahala National Forestplace1Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Areaplace1white-nose syndrometopic1Katherine Etchisonperson1U.S. Bureau of Land Managementorganization1Wayne National Forestplace1Ohioplace1Center for Biological Diversityorganization1Ohio Oil and Gas Associationorganization1hydraulic fracturingtopic1
- Endangered Indiana bats found in North Carolina for first time in 10 years
Endangered Indiana bats were discovered in North Carolina for the first time in 10 years, with biologists capturing five reproductive females and tracking them to a maternity site in the Nantahala National Forest. The finding offers hope for the species, which has been severely impacted by white-nose syndrome and human disturbance.
- Feds advance plan to open 2,800 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest to fracking
Federal authorities plan to auction 2,840 acres of Ohio's Wayne National Forest for oil and gas development, with a lease sale scheduled for September 15. Environmental groups oppose the move, citing threats to wildlife like the Indiana bat, while industry representatives highlight safety and environmental stewardship.