For many people, summer means soaking up the sun and cooling off with a nice swim. But harmful algae in our waterways may put a damper on summer plans. While … Read more
Conservation
Congressional Budget Deal Includes Wins for Wildlife & Conservation
At a time when so many issues seem hopelessly entangled by the growing partisan divide, wildlife conservation is repeatedly emerging as one area for bipartisan consensus. Just this week, a … Read more
Protecting the Apalachicola – A National Treasure
The Apalachicola River and its floodplain form an incredibly rich system of exceptional ecological importance. The river is home to an astounding 131 species of fish, the largest number in … Read more
QUIZ: Show Us What You Know About Trees and Wildlife
Are you up for a challenge? We’ve put together a quiz with some tricky tree and wildlife questions from our wildlife experts. Do you have what it takes to match … Read more
NWF Launches New Wildlife Camera Project
This spring, the National Wildlife Federation’s Northeast Regional Center is launching a new project to engage communities around the importance of conserving riparian corridors for people and wildlife. Using wildlife … Read more
Find Out Why These Ten Animals Are So Excited
Wildlife and clean water in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey got a boost last year when the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act passed and was signed by the President. The … Read more
Biomass for Electricity – Will it Affect Ecosystems and Fish?
Trout are the “gateway drug” for fishing fanatics in the Pacific Northwest. Trout are iconic due to their abundance, their tenacity, accessibility, and fragility. Of all the cold-water fishes in … Read more
Women in History: Conservation Leaders
March is Women in History month and the National Wildlife Federation is celebrating by honoring five women who have made invaluable contributions to conservation in the United States and across … Read more
National Monuments Fundamental to Roosevelt’s Playbook for Public Lands
President Theodore Roosevelt had a clear purpose. He once called public lands our “most glorious heritage,” and wrote “there can be no greater issue than of conservation in this country.” … Read more
“Monumental” Wildlife Habitat Across America
National parks are famous for the opportunities they provide to watch incredible wildlife, but did you know that many national monuments are home to spectacular wildlife, too? National public lands, … Read more