Alaska’s Bold New Wildlife Crossing Project: My Latest Story for Sierra Magazine
My latest story – and first for Sierra – is a news feature about brand new wildlife crossings being built into a major infrastructure project on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska to help with the pervasive moose-vehicle collision problem in the region. Come behind the scenes with me. Read the full story on Sierra → A Road Less Deadly: Can...
Inside the Fight to Save the Bali Starling: New Feature Published in Mongabay News
My latest story - and first for Mongabay News - is a feature about Indigenous-led conservation sparking a remarkable recovery for the critically endangered Bali starling, which was nearly lost forever in the wild. I have been reporting on this story since December, and I am so pleased to share it has been published by...
Heather Physioc Wins Six Honors in OWAA’s 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest
Kansas City–based conservation photojournalist and writer Heather Physioc has earned six awards in the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s (OWAA) 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest, which celebrates outstanding outdoor media across writing, photography, and other creative disciplines. The contest, sponsored by Friesens, ASA, and Pew, drew entries from across the country. Winners were announced during...