As the budget battle continues, little attention is being paid to what a federal government shutdown might mean for safety of our air, water and land if government employees are forced home. Read more
Clean Water Act
Share the Facts: Wildlife Impacts of Proposed Federal Budget Cuts
Right now, our nation’s most important conservation laws — including the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act — are under attack in the federal budget bill … Read more
“America’s Amazon” Saved Once and for All: A Resounding Victory for Wildlife
Last week a judge issued a decision that protects 200,000 acres of Mississippi River delta wetlands once and for all. The decision ends the proposed Yazoo Pumps project, which would … Read more
Americans Run Hot On Water, Cool On Global Warming
Dirty water is the main environmental worry for Americans according to a new Gallup poll. Out of nine possible concerns asked in a survey, water issues are listed in the … Read more
NWF, Congressional Allies Rally to Defend Clean Air, Water
Dozens of National Wildlife Federation members, supporters and partners rallied at the U.S. Capitol today, asking members of Congress to stand up for America’s air, water, wildlife and public health. … Read more
Citizens Protest Rep. Thompson’s Vote for Polluters
Pennsylvania Constituents Demand Clean Air and Water Pennsylvania residents gathered outside of Representative Glenn Thompson’s district office in Bellefonte on Wednesday, showing him not to forget his constituents back home who … Read more
Stormwater Pollution: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
As a new volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium, I am just as amazed and curious as the everyday visitor and always full of questions. Walking into my shift this week … Read more
Earmarks Give Way to Oilmarks in GOP Spending Bill
White House Remains Silent on Clean Air, Clean Water Attacks The new GOP majority in Congress promised to reduce the deficit, but failed to mention they would give polluters free reign to … Read more
Is This How Your Family Cuts Its Budget?
Politicians draw the analogy between cutting the federal budget and how families cut their spending. But when times get tough, do families decide to cut back on clean water and clean air for their children? Read more
Still Waters Run Deep, Budget Cuts Run Deeper
Still waters run deep, but congressional budget cuts run even deeper. The continuing resolution put forward by the majority in the House of Representatives will gut regional programs designed to … Read more