The Mississippi River, one of America’s most valuable waterways. We hear a lot about the river these days, how it contributes to our country’s economic growth, the wondrous wildlife, and … Read more
water conservation
Clean, Accessible Water for Texas Communities and Wildlife
Water is an essential part of life, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A single person in the United States uses an average of 80-100 gallons of water per day—just indoors—and … Read more
NW Forging a Collaborative Course of Action for Snake River Salmon
Hot water is killing cold-water fish. This isn’t news. Scientists have agreed for some time that warming river temperatures are a critical threat to Columbia and Snake River salmon. What … Read more
More Corn Ethanol, Less Water for Wildlife
It may be hard to imagine water scarcity, given that large swaths of the Midwest are still drying out after historic and catastrophic flooding, but recently released research points to … Read more
Protecting Water for Wildlife
In the late summer, western rivers get “skinny”–depleted by longstanding diversions for irrigation and municipal demands, and exacerbated by changes in mountain snowpack and warmer temperatures due to climate change. … Read more
Studying Water Conservation Results in a National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitat
Rachael Barker is the lead Eco-Schools teacher at Rockdale Intermediate where she works with 3rd-5th grade Gifted & Talented (GT) students during the school day and after school in the … Read more
The Campus Wild, a New Guide from NWF!
As students across the country head to their respective campuses for another school year, they may not realize that in addition to providing students with learning and living space, many … Read more
Campus Conservation Nationals Celebrates 5th Anniversary
National Wildlife Federation’s partnership with Campus Conservation Nationals hits milestone as 2015 competition inspires college students across North America to reduce their electricity and water consumption. National Wildlife Federation, in … Read more
