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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Earth Day Book Review 2024
Our selections this year show how the nature writing genre continues to evolve and surprise.
Matthew L. Miller and Jennifer Winger
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New Study Finds People and Nature Thrive With Diversified Farming
A new global study finds that the benefits of diversified agriculture are abundantly clear, whether for food security, biodiversity or the bottom line.
Matthew L. Miller
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50 Fish, 50 States: Bass of the Waterfalls
The shoal bass faces some serious threats. But a new legion of fans bring hope for this species.
Matthew L. Miller
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Did You Know Sandhill Cranes Dye Their Feathers?
Sandhill cranes add a rusty-brown color to their gray feathers each spring.
Matthew L. Miller and Chris Helzer
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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