Less than 50 years ago, Melody Starya Mobley became the first Black female forester. Here’s her story, in her own words.

Less than 50 years ago, Melody Starya Mobley became the first Black female forester. Here’s her story, in her own words.

Melody Starya Mobley was the first Black female forester in the US Forest Service in 1977. We sat down and talked with her to hear about her story and how she is continuing to fight for youth and young environmentalists.

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With help from local communities, bald eagles are soaring across the Potomac region again

With help from local communities, bald eagles are soaring across the Potomac region again

The decline of America’s bald eagles—and their community-powered rebound—was one of the defining moments for the nation’s environmental movement, especially in the Potomac River region. Their road to recovery highlights the importance of preserving ecological balance.

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