Weekly News Roundup – April 29, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: America’s First ‘Green Flag’ Flies Over Sustainable …

Bird of the Week: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
If you live anywhere within the eastern or midwestern part of the country, you already may have spotted your first ruby-throated hummingbird of the season—or maybe not. These tiny jewels …

Time to End the Big Oil Boondoggle
The nation narrowly escaped a budget collision and government shutdown a few weeks ago, but that was just the opening round in the epic battle to rein in out of …

Congressmen Reach Across the Aisle to Protect Wildlife
Lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives are putting aside partisanship to protect wildlife across the nation. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Congressmen Don …

Feds’ action on Asian carp crisis doesn’t meet rhetoric
Federal officials were in Chicago this week to tell us once again what a great job they’re doing to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. I appreciate the …
Hop to It! Take Part in Save the Frogs Day on April 29
It took me a long time to love frogs. Growing up in New Mexico, I have always been more of a reptiles fan, preferring the horned lizard to spiny frogs. …
Live From Power Shift 2011: Young Eco-Activists Converge on DC
This past weekend over 10,000 young leaders from all across the US converged on Washington DC for Power Shift 2011 to continue the fight for our planet, our health, and …