Larry Schweiger

NWF’s President Looks Back at the First Earth Day

Earth Day’s 40th anniversary is coming up on Thursday, April 22nd. Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, remembers the observing first Earth Day in his hometown … Read more

Earth Day Flashback: 30 Years of Working to Preserve PA’s Wildlife

This column by Larry Schweiger, then president & CEO of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, originally ran in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on April 23, 2000, marking the 30th annual Earth Day. … Read more

NWF joins White House discussion on America’s Great Outdoors

President Obama and several administration officials today are meeting with landowners, sportsmen, state and local government leaders, public lands experts, conservationists and youth leaders to discuss “the challenges, opportunities and innovations surrounding … Read more

NWF: Obama’s Budget Sets Right Priorities in Tough Times

Here’s what National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger had to say about the budget plan:
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NWF President: “It’s Time for Political Leadership”

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, submitted a guest post over at the Earth Day Network’s blog with his thoughts on President Obama’s State of the Union address. Read more

NWF’s Larry Schweiger Visits Yellowstone

What do you do if it’s 38 below zero outside? If you’re National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger, you head out in Yellowstone National Park to get some spectacular wildlife shots. Read more

Last Chance book by Larry Schweiger

Book Review: Last Chance

In his debut book, Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, paints a clear picture of the risks we are taking by continuing to emit greenhouse gasses … Read more

NWF’s Larry Schweiger to Testify on Capitol Hill

National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger is set to testify before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee today. Here’s what Larry wrote on his blog yesterday previewing … Read more

Into the Belly of the Beast – Schweiger Takes on Conservative Radio Host

Real leadership is uncomfortable. It involves the willingness to do whatever it takes to promote truth – even if it means walking right into enemy territory – right into the … Read more

NWF’s Take on America’s Climate Security Act of 2007

There has been some confusion lately over where the environmental community stands on America’s Climate Security Act of 2007. To clarify, here are two letters which should provide a better … Read more