Matthew L. Miller is editorial director of Cool Green Science, the conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy. He is the author of the book Fishing Through the Apocalypse, published by Lyons Press, and a recipient of the Jade Award, the highest conservation writing honor of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. A lifelong naturalist and outdoor enthusiast, he has covered stories on science and nature around the globe. Matt previously served as director of communications for the Idaho program. He has worked for The Nature Conservancy for 22 years. He is an avid hunter, angler, hiker and backyard nature enthusiast. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and young son.
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Featured Stories from Matthew
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Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism
Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.
Matthew L. Miller
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Fishing for Science on Palmyra Atoll
Tagging trevally on a remote island with rod and reel.
Matthew L. Miller
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How to See a Red Fox in Winter
Now is the perfect time to see (or smell) a fox. Here’s how.
Matthew L. Miller
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50 Fish, 50 States: A Conservation Journey
A quest to catch 50 fish in 50 U.S. states – and to use each adventure to tell a conservation story.
Matthew L. Miller
All Stories from Matthew
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How An Invasive Ant Affects East Africa’s Iconic Wildlife
Invasive ants are having an outsized effect on savanna ecology, impacting even the largest mammals.
Matthew L. Miller
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Quality Time with Pocket Gophers
Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher?
Matthew L. Miller
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Bird Alert: The Search for Local Rarities
Searching for local rare birds is a mainstay of birding culture. Here’s an overview to get you started.
Matthew L. Miller
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Extreme Birding: Gull Watching at the Landfill
Sick of your favorite birding hotspot? Try the dump.
Matthew L. Miller
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Mapping the Planet’s Critical Areas for Biodiversity & Nature’s Contributions to People
New science points to areas where conservation can provide 90% of nature’s contributions to people and meet biodiversity goals.
Matthew L. Miller
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Borax Lake Chub: Conserving a High Desert Survivor
This fish has adapted to a lake high in arsenic and heavy metals. But human activity poses a greater challenge.
Matthew L. Miller
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50 Fish, 50 States: Pier Review
Fishing piers remain ignored by the outdoor media and mainstream fishing culture.
Matthew L. Miller
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Holiday Book Review 2023
Six new books for the nature lover or outdoor enthusiast on your holiday list.
Justine E. Hausheer and Matthew L. Miller