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New Report: Mine Waste is Poisoning Our Waters
An eye-opening new report from our friends at Earthworks and MiningWatch Canada catalogues the wide range of damage to ecosystems, wildlife and human health caused by hardrock mining and identifies the world’s bodies of water in greatest jeopardy from toxic… Read more >
NWF at the Springfield Sportsmen’s Show in MA
Yesterday we set up the National Wildlife Federation booth and got started at the Springfield Sportsmen’s Expo in Springfield MA. Our booth looked great, special thanks to our friends (Jim!) at the Gun Owner’s Action League, who had an extra table… Read more >
Three Ways to Show Your Love for the Gulf
Valentine’s Day is the day you show a little extra love for all the special people in your life. But what about those special places? The BP oil disaster sent over 200 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of… Read more >
We Must Care for the Oceans
Six decades ago, Rachel Carson wrote about the “bewildering abundance” of life found in the surface waters of the seas. While conducting her studies, she discovered that some fish migratory patterns were changing. She was the first scientist to suggest… Read more >
A Bold Restoration Plan for the Pelican State
The Mississippi River Delta is where the muddy waters of America’s longest river connect with the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of this nation’s most important ecosystems for fish and wildlife—and one of its most… Read more >
Speak Up for Cranes on Facebook Today
You’ve emailed. You’ve called. You’ve written Letters to the Editor to your local papers. You’ve turned out for hearings and rallies. Now, your voice is needed again to protect wildlife from the dirty and dangerous Keystone XL tar sands oil… Read more >
Earthquakes Linked to Fracking Cause Alarm in Ohio
In a state that has only seen 10 earthquakes larger than a magnitude 4.0 since 1776, large tremors are cause for alarm. Recently, Ohio has seen an increase in quakes linked to hydraulic fracturing that have people questioning the safety… Read more >
New Hope for Northwest Salmon
Western water issues are notoriously complex and the Yakima River Basin in central Washington is no exception. Here, competing demands for water have run headlong into the impacts of climate change–resulting in a severe water crisis and pushing salmon to… Read more >
December Fair Climate Newsletter
The Fair Climate Connection December 16th, 2011 Happy Holidays to Everyone! The Fair Climate Connection has a new look and feel, but you can expect the same news, updates and action alerts from the NWF and from each of… Read more >
Proposed Riders an Assault to Wildlife
With the holidays right around the corner, House Republican leaders are scrambling to fulfill the last-minute wish lists of their good friends, big polluters. Knowing that Congress must pass the federal spending bills before year’s end in order to continue… Read more >
