Wondering what went right this week in the conservation world? We’ve got you covered with our Conservation Optimism Round-Up! We are collating stories of optimism from around the globe so that you never miss your dose of weekly motivation. (Image courtesy of Whipsnade Zoo)

1. WWT and Durrell Wildlife are working with local partners to re-establish white-tailed eagles in Wales.

“The charity for wetlands and wildlife has entered a one-year exploratory partnership with Eagle Reintroduction Wales (ERW), Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Gwent Wildlife Trust, to support efforts to re-establish a viable breeding population of white-tailed eagles.”

2. Endangered orca’s new baby appears on video, surprising researchers

“The orcas are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and have struggled to rebuild their population. The news of an orca being born now in the Salish Sea in a long time is good news according to researchers.”

3. Rewilding haven saved after £1.5m appeal

“Farmland that has become a haven for threatened species after being left to go wild has been saved thanks to a £1.5m appeal.”

4.Removing giant reed rewilds San Antonio Creek

“Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is working with the Ojai Valley Inn to remove invasive giant reed and restore habitat along a portion of San Antonio Creek.”

5. Maintaining Optimism via Global Rewilding

“A wonderful interview about Cohabiting Earth: Seeking a Bright Future for All Life, edited by Joe Gray and Eileen Crist.”

6. A new oyster reef is being constructed along Florida‘s Tyndall Air Force Base to improve coastal resiliency!

“This new reef, which combines both man-made materials and living oysters, is part of an innovative effort funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Reef Defense program. The project is one of several coastal resiliency projects Tyndall is working to execute, and it is designed to help reduce the damage caused by coastal flooding, erosion and hurricanes.”

7. Two zoos are spearheading a dramatic conservation effort to save a rare fish species from extinction. 

“Whipsnade Zoo will work with partners in Mexico and the IUCN to confirm the status of the Boxer pupfish, but in the meantime as part of ZSL’s work to halt human induced species extinction, they will co-ordinate breeding efforts to ensure the protection and continuation of the species.”

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