News Releases

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  • Over One-Fifth of Native North American Pollinators at Elevated Risk of Extinction

    A pivotal new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. This first-of-its-kind, taxonomically diverse assessment evaluated nearly 1,600 species—including bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, flower flies, bats, and hummingbirds—shedding light on the growing biodiversity crisis affecting ecosystems and food security.
  • Monarch Migration and the Paradox of Land Stewardship
    A new study reveals that despite vast holdings of federal lands in the Western United States, the majority of migratory habitat for Western Monarchs lies on private lands, highlighting the need for a collaborative conservation approach.
  • Enhancing Multistate Wildlife Conservation: Key Findings and Future Direction
    A groundbreaking new study provides a comprehensive, review of Species of Greatest Conservation Need as designated in the last round of State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs), and offers actionable recommendations for enhancing these efforts in the next SWAP revisions due to be completed over the next couple of years.
  • NatureServe Launches Conservation Data Portal for the Western U.S.
    NatureServe is proud to announce the launch of its Western Conservation Data Portal, an innovative resource designed to support the prioritization of conservation resources across the vast and ecologically rich American West.
  • NatureServe Expands Access to Critical Biodiversity Data with the Launch of NatureServe Explorer Pro
    NatureServe is proud to announce NatureServe Explorer Pro, an innovative tool that elevates the capabilities of the open-access database NatureServe Explorer. advanced platform provides users with unparalleled access to detailed information on at-risk species, reinforcing NatureServe's commitment to conserving biodiversity as the go-to source for decision-quality biodiversity data.
  • Over One-third of Biodiversity in the United States is at Risk of Disappearing
    Leveraging nearly 50 years of intensive data collection by NatureServe and the NatureServe Network, Biodiversity in Focus: United States Edition reveals an alarming conclusion: 34% of plants and 40% of animals are at risk of extinction, and 41% of ecosystems are at risk of range-wide collapse. The analyses presented in the report inform how to effectively and efficiently use our financial resources to make the best conservation decisions.
  • Researchers complete first comprehensive threat assessment of all U.S. trees
    Researchers from partnering institutions developed an updated checklist of all 890 tree species native to the contiguous U.S., and a replicable assessment data sharing process to guide future updates. The authors report that approximately 11-16% of tree species in the U.S. are threatened with extinction, with the greatest threats being invasive pests and diseases.
  • Informing future conservation priorities of ecosystems in the Tropical Andes
    A new study led by NatureServe and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research found that only 5% of distinct ecosystem types in the Tropical Andes, the most biodiverse place on Earth, are adequately protected. The report also finds that 31% of ecosystem types could count toward 30 by 30 goals if Key Biodiversity Areas in the region are protected.
  • Comprehensive Study of World’s Reptiles
    Conservation efforts for other animals have likely helped protect many reptile species, according to a new study led by NatureServe, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and Conservation International. The study, published in the journal Nature, presents an analysis of the first comprehensive extinction risk assessment for reptiles on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, which found that at least 21% of all reptile species globally are threatened with extinction. 
  • The NatureServe Network Van Tour is Documenting At-Risk Plants and Animals Near You
    For nearly 50 years, NatureServe has been the authoritative source for biodiversity data throughout North America. This Earth Month its President and CEO, Dr. Sean T. O’Brien, is showing the world why this matters by highlighting efforts to conserve endangered species across the continent.
  • Iconic Wildflowers in Peril: New Report Highlights Threats to Trillium in North America
    Among North American wildflowers, few are as beloved and culturally relevant as Trilliums. A new report led by the ABQ BioPark, NatureServe, and Mt. Cuba Center, found that 32% of all North American Trillium species or varieties are threatened with extinction.