On Thursday, the Obama Administration approved the Fishery Management Plan for the fish resources of the Arctic. The plan prevents the expansion of commercial fishing into large areas of the … Read more
August, 2009
Worldwide Search Is On For 47 “Lost” Bird Species
A group of wildlife experts is hoping that some feared-extinct bird species may have actually escaped extinction. The search is on. The Independent reports: “BirdLife International is launching a global attempt … … Read more
Tar Sands: NWF Memo to Editorial and Opinion Writers
National Wildlife Federation released the following memo today to editorial and opinion writers about the State Department’s approval of a multi billion dollar pipeline to import oil from Canadian tar … Read more
What a Difference One Volunteer Can Make
I had the privilege of honoring National Wildlife Federation’s Volunteer of the Year, Kathy Lewis, in Akron, Ohio last night. Kathy has been a dedicated wildlife educator and an advocate … Read more
Ontario Will Protect 55 Million-Acre Forest and Wetland Area
In a move that will protect nature and help fight global warming, Ontario will conserve an area about the same size as the entire State of Kansas. (Photo: Forest Ethics) Kerry … Read more