Monte McGregor
Coverage of Monte McGregor in the Nexus archive.
- Appalachian researchers want to save this rare giant salamander
Researchers and conservationists are working to save the endangered eastern hellbender salamander in Appalachia as populations decline due to climate change and human activity. A lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity claims federal officials missed a 2025 deadline to propose endangered species protection. Conservation efforts include breeding programs and habitat restoration led by organizations like the Nashville Zoo and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife.
- As freshwater mussel populations decline, researchers are looking for answers
Freshwater mussel populations in North America are declining, with two-thirds of species at risk, threatening waterway health. Researchers like Monte McGregor are working to restore mussel populations through conservation efforts in Kentucky and surrounding regions, which host some of the world's most biodiverse mussel habitats.