May 2011 - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Takoma Park Becomes Maryland’s First Certified Community Wildlife Habitat

Garden Habitats, Get Outside | May 31, 2011

On May 22, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending Takoma Park, Maryland’s celebration of their certification as Maryland’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™. The celebration took place at Spring … Read more

Southeastern Faculty Build Capacity for Infusing Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Conservation, Students and Nature | May 31, 2011

On May 17-18, 2011, 25 faculty members from 16 campuses across the Southeast participated in the Sustainability and Curriculum for Campus Leaders “train the trainer” workshop, hosted by the Georgia … Read more

Bipartisan Nebraska State Senators Say Tar Sands Pipeline Dangerous

Conservation | May 31, 2011

Telling Secretary of State Hillary Clinton they need time to pass pipeline safety legislation in the state, a bipartisan group of five Nebraska state senators is urging a delay of … Read more

Next Economic Development Administration Grant Deadline June 10th

Conservation, Students and Nature | May 27, 2011

The Economic Development Administration has recently switched to a quarterly review process for applications to some of its programs. The Public Works, Economic Adjustment and Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund investments applications are now be reviewed on a quarterly basis, and the next quarterly deadline for submitting EDA grant applications to these programs is June 10th, 2011. Read more

When Flood Protections Falter

Conservation | May 27, 2011

The following is a guest post from NWF Coastal Analyst, Alisha Renfro. Large amounts of rainfall and snowmelt throughout the Midwest caused the Mississippi River to swell to record conditions, … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – May 27, 2011

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | May 27, 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: Obama Takes Two Big Steps Towards Making … Read more

Community College Program Encourages Idea Exchange in Green Fields of Study

Conservation, Students and Nature | May 26, 2011

Guest Blog by: Staci Matlock The Santa Fe New Mexican Walking through the new Trades and Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College is like touring one big practical … Read more

Public Demands Mercury-Free Fish at Pa. EPA Hearing

Get Outside | May 26, 2011

A wave of fishermen, moms, doctors, scientists, and even industry representatives spoke out in support of EPA’s new rule makings that would limit over 90% of mercury from being emitted … Read more

SIGN UP – Tar Sands Dangers to Draw Thousands in Virtual Town Hall

Wildlife Facts | May 26, 2011

Award winning journalist and author Andrew Nikiforuk will speak to thousands of concerned conservationists in a virtual town hall meeting next week. He’ll discuss the disastrous repercussions for wildlife and NWF … Read more

Community Wildlife Habitat Program Surges Past 50

Garden Habitats, Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | May 26, 2011

As we near the end of Garden for Wildlife month, I want to shine a spotlight on the neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties around the country that are providing habitat … Read more

May, 2011