2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting hundreds of species across the country. This essential law … Read more
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50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A Gulf Coast Success Story
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting over 1,600 species across the country. This essential law … Read more
Crashing salmon stocks in California extend to Pacific Northwest
In March, and for the first time since 2008-2009, federal regulators closed all recreational and commercial salmon fishing off the California coast for the remainder of 2023 due to a … Read more
Reintroducing Wildlife: 5 Species for Hope
A tiny Karner blue butterfly sips from a lupine flower in New Hampshire, while far away a California condor soars over Big Sur. Meanwhile, a Texas horned lizard snags its … Read more
Investing in Wildlife Recovery
The United States has led the world when it comes to conserving fish and wildlife, and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) plays a critical role in this legacy. Passed in … Read more
Species of Concern Across America: Find Your State
As we mark the 15th anniversary of Endangered Species Day and celebrate the biodiversity around us, let’s take a look at some of the most threatened species in each state … Read more
4 Success Stories to Celebrate on July 4th
America has a proud history of stepping up when our beloved and iconic species need our help. Right now, however, up to a third of our wildlife species are at … Read more
We Almost Lost the Southern Sea Otter—Will We Act in Time for Other Wildlife at Risk?
A sea otter cub sleeps in the embrace of its mother. The rocking waves in the kelp bed and the mother’s constant grooming are soothing. Above them on California’s coastal … Read more
The Mystery of the Spotted Skunk
The species of skunk that literally stands on its front paws when threatened is quickly vanishing from its historic range across our central, eastern, and southern states. Known to be … Read more
Will This Rare Hawaiian Forest Bird Go Extinct?
Read wildlife photographer Jim Denny’s story of the declining Hawaiian i`iwi and the lobelia flower that depend upon one another. Then, please join with the National Wildlife Federation and partners … Read more
