Matthew L. Miller is director of science communications for The Nature Conservancy and editor of the Cool Green Science blog. 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 is an avid hunter, angler, hiker and backyard nature enthusiast. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and young son.
Matthew L. Miller
Director of Science Communications
Featured Stories from Matthew
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Condor Spotting: Wildlife Watching and Optimism
Searching for California condors is a lesson in hope.
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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.
All Stories from Matthew
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Cattle Graze Milkweed As Much As Grasses. Are There Implications for Monarchs?
Most researchers assume cattle avoid milkweed due to toxic compounds. New research finds that cattle graze milkweeds at least as […]
Story type: TNC Science Brief
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50 Fish, 50 States: Rudd of South Dakota
Many invasive fish are well known and well publicized. But you might not have heard about rudd.
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Do You Know These Weird Hoofed Mammals?
When it comes to large mammals, many species are relatively unknown and receive very little attention.
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A Simple Thing You Can Do to Benefit Backyard Birds and Bees
It’s time to ease up on the spring clean-up to help pollinators and other local wildlife.
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Want to See Wild Predators? Follow the Prey
Want better quality wildlife sightings? Follow our tips, and you can see predators in action in your local neighborhood.
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Did You Know Pronghorns Shed Their Horns?
Let’s take a look at the extraordinary life of pronghorns, the only animal that sheds its horns.
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A Field Guide to Unexpected, Out-of-Place Wildlife
See a weird creature where it doesn’t belong? You might not be imagining things.
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Palmyra’s Fishing for Science Program Tags 1,000th Fish
Launched in 2018, the program tagged its 1000th fish on December 5, 2022—a significant milestone in a challenging environment.
