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- 1California wildlife agency releases October 2026 calendarβCDFW News | October 2026 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has published its calendar of events and seasons for October 2026. The announcement covers upcoming hunting, fishing and wildlife-related dates across the state, giving outdoors enthusiasts, hunters and anglers advance notice of what is permitted and when. People are checking the calendar to plan fall activities and confirm season openings and deadlines.
- 2Mississippi State University seeks participants for fitness research studyβMSUβs Department of Kinesiology seeks participants for cardiovascular, fitness health research study
Mississippi State University's Department of Kinesiology is recruiting participants for a research study focused on cardiovascular and fitness health. The department is inviting volunteers to take part in the study, which aims to advance understanding of heart and exercise health. Details on eligibility and how to sign up are being shared through the university.
- 3VA awards North Dakota nearly $700,000 for veteran suicide preventionβVA awards nearly $700,000 to North Dakota for veteran suicide prevention
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded nearly $700,000 to North Dakota to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. The funding is intended to bolster local outreach and mental health services for former service members in the state. The grant highlights ongoing federal efforts to reduce veteran suicide rates.
- 4New Jersey Launches Coastal Habitat Restoration in Barnegat BayβNJDEP Fish & Wildlife Partners to Restore Coastal Habitat at Lighthouse Center in Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife division is partnering on a coastal habitat restoration project at the Lighthouse Center in the Upper Barnegat Bay Wildlife Management Area. The effort aims to improve wetlands and shoreline habitat that support fish, waterfowl and other wildlife in one of the state's most ecologically significant estuarine systems.
- 5RWJBarnabas Health and New Jersey health officials hail school wellness programβRWJBarnabas Health and NJ Department of Health Celebrate Success of βStay Well, Learn Wellβ Initiative
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Department of Health are marking the success of their 'Stay Well, Learn Well' initiative, a joint program aimed at keeping students healthy and in school. The two organisations announced the milestone in a joint statement, describing the effort as a successful partnership between the statewide hospital network and state public health officials.
- 6Collared wildlife proves vital for management researchβCollared Wildlife Vital For Management Research
Wyoming Game and Fish says collared wildlife plays a vital role in the state's management research. Tracking collars allow biologists to follow animal movements, survival and habitat use, information the agency relies on to guide hunting seasons and conservation decisions. The department is highlighting this work to explain why capturing and collaring animals matters for managing Wyoming's herds.
- 7GOP lawmakers challenge solar leases on state landβGOP lawmakers grill land department about solar leases, advocate for alternative uses
Republican lawmakers in Arizona questioned the state land department over its handling of solar leases on public land, pressing officials on terms and arguing for alternative uses such as grazing, mining and development. Critics say solar projects are taking up large tracts at the expense of other industries, while supporters view solar leasing as a growing revenue source for the state trust.
- 8Colorado sues DHS to block new immigration detention facilityβCiting environmental concerns, Colorado sues DHS to block new immigration detention facility
The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security seeking to block the construction of a new immigration detention facility. State officials cite environmental concerns as the grounds for the legal challenge. The suit escalates tensions between Democratic-led states and the federal government over the expansion of immigrant detention capacity.
- 9Penn State marks 100 years of physics doctoratesβQ&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics doctorates at Penn State
Penn State is marking a century of awarding physics doctorates, with a Q&A reflecting on the department's legacy. The feature looks back at generations of physicists trained at the university and how the programme has shaped research and careers over 100 years, as the department celebrates the milestone.