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.
Matthew L. Miller
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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.
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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.
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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.
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All Stories from Matthew
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Meet the Mole Crab, a Common and Surprising Beach Creature
Get up close with a fascinating crustacean you can find (and catch) on your next trip to the beach.
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Meet the Civet, the Mammal Behind the Coffee
Beyond the coffee, how much do you know about civets? They are incredibly cool mammals you really should know.
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Pit Stops on the Monarch Flyway: Arkansas Partnership Benefits Pollinators
Restoring pollinator habitat on TNC Preserves to provide critical stops for monarch butterflies to nest and feed.
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Camera Trap Chronicles: Rattlesnakes and Howling Coyotes
And more. Coming to you from TNC's Bridgestone Reserve in central Tennessee.
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Earth Day Book Review 2025
Here are 6 books to fuel your curiosity about the world around you this Earth Day.
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50 Fish, 50 States: Rhode Island’s Wild Brook Trout
Wild brook trout in Rhode Island? Our smallest state provides memorable brook trout fishing.
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Elk in the East: A View to a Dramatic Conservation Success
Elk once roamed across much of North America. After more than a century’s absence, they’re thriving in the Appalachians.
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In Indonesian Borneo, A Hopeful Future for Orangutans
Well-managed forests and community involvement are changing the narrative for orangutan conservation.
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