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conservation

[kon-ser-vey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən /


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JB Hamby, California’s Colorado River commissioner, noted that conservation efforts have considerably boosted Lake Mead’s level in the last three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He said restoring habitats was key to reversing declines, adding that conservation efforts were becoming "increasingly urgent".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Much of the conservation effort is focused on protecting and enlarging the habitats butterflies need to survive, particularly in the face of land-use changes, including the intensification of farming and environmental degradation.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

By doing so, it offers a more detailed and balanced view of ecological history and highlights the need for more careful interpretation in conservation science.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

He had gone to Purdue University, where he’d earned a degree in forestry and conservation.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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