Nature and Environment Feature 35,000 or less circulation 2021

Gold

Louisiana Life, “Drastic Measures” by Joan Meiners

An important piece about one of the most environmental embattled wild spots in the US.

Tie for Gold

 Gold

Oklahoma Today, “Creature Features” by Gordon Grice

Very good and informative writing supported by superb illustrations.

 Silver

Saltscapes, “We’re the problem” by Deborah Carr

A very necessary and powerful showcase of only a fraction of the devastation raging across the natural world.

Bronze

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, “Leeches, Snappers, Spiders, and Snakes Oh My!” by Ronald Joseph

Gory details compel further reading (at least they did for me, and I found myself wishing this was longer).