Climate change-fueled natural disasters are challenging the recovery of at-risk species and making some populations more vulnerable to decline. In the Great Lakes region, numerous harmful blue-green algal outbreaks each … Read more
NWF Staff
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, & Northern Rockies Wildlife: A Story Map
Climate change-fueled natural disasters are challenging the recovery of at-risk species and making some populations more vulnerable to decline. In the Northern Rockies region, North Dakota’s 2017 summer drought and … Read more
Climate Change, Natural Disasters, & Wildlife in California: A Story Map
Climate change-fueled natural disasters are challenging the recovery of at-risk species and making some populations more vulnerable to decline. In California, megafires – wildfires that burn hotter and more intensely … Read more
Will Migratory Birds Win at the Polls in the Golden State?
With their long, upturned bills and striking coloration, avocets are a striking migratory bird that depend on the Golden State’s wetlands. However, pollution and contaminants in California waterways dampen successful … Read more
Texas Woman Makes a Difference for Local Wildlife
If a single person can make a difference for wildlife, imagine, the difference a whole community can make. Margaret Whitt, a retired public school teacher, is turning that vision into … Read more
Garden for Wildlife Movement Celebrates Forty-Five Years of Helping Local Wildlife
With more than 7 million people participating across the country, National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife movement is the nation’s longest-running and largest effort dedicated to helping wildlife locally. The … Read more
And the 2018 “Final Fur” Champion Is…
The results are in and the master of camouflage, the Arctic fox, came out on top this week during the fierce Final Fur competition! Competitors from all over North America … Read more
Vote for our Final Fur Champion!
Let the voting begin! We’ve got 32 native North American species facing off for glory in this years’ tournament and we need you to vote for the champion! Starting today, … Read more
Join us on our road to the Final Fur!
Help us celebrate National Wildlife Week as we kick off our Final Fur tournament! Cheer on your favorite native North American species as they compete for honor, glory, and the … Read more
A Garden That Provides Habitat and Solace
New York City is often described as the city that never sleeps, but amidst its hustle and bustle lies an oasis just a short ride up the Hudson. A sanctuary … Read more