April, 2009

Congress Passes Historic Plan to Protect America’s Public Lands

Congress has passed the Omnibus Public Lands Bill that will designate more than 2 million acres of wilderness in nine states and establish three new national park units, a new … Read more

For Every Playground You Visit and Share–NWF Recieves $1

We’re so glad you found your way to the National Wildlife Federation! We’re excited to share a new project we have going and hope you’ll join us!  OK…here’s how it … Read more

Global Warming: New Challenge to Protecting Southeast U.S. Wildlife

On April Fool’s Day the New York Times gave us yet another look into the impacts of global warming in the editorial, State of Birds. A third of bird species … Read more

Clean Cars for Penguins

Okay, okay, you and I both know that penguins don’t drive. But they stand to benefit just as much from hybrids and electric cars as we do. Recently, the U.S. … Read more

NWF’s Kevin Coyle Previews Climate Education Testimony

Kevin Coyle, the National Wildlife Federation’s vice president for education & training, headed to Capitol Hill this morning. He testified before a U.S. House committee on ways to ensure that … Read more

Budget Could Bring a Flow of Funding for the Great Lakes

As some of you already know, Congress is busy this week working on a budget resolution for the coming year. Fortunately, the resolution they’re discussing includes important investments in conserving … Read more

Children and the Outdoors: NWF Unveils Comprehensive State Policy Solutions Guide

The National Wildlife Federation today released the comprehensive Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions Guide. This document reviews leading state policy initiatives and provides policy makers with model solutions … Read more

Climate Legislation Key to Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Natural Resources

National Wildlife Federation CEO Larry Schweiger recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on the urgent need for comprehensive climate and energy legislation that … Read more

Comprehensive Energy Plan Answers Call for Clean Energy Economy

Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a discussion draft of comprehensive energy legislation that limits global warming pollution. The draft bill also includes a renewable electricity standard and … Read more

Five Facts to Know about the Oil Industry’s Campaign Against a Clean Energy Recovery

It is time to repower America with a new energy plan for our economy, our security and our environment. President Obama has asked Congress to deliver comprehensive energy legislation that … Read more