June 2011 - Page 3 of 10 - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Weakening the Clean Water Act Would Be Otter Nonsense

Conservation, Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Jun 22, 2011

River otters may now be at risk from recent Supreme Court decisions. Act now to restore the Clean Water Act. Read more

On-Campus Organizing: Lessons Learned From My Power Shift Experience

Conservation, Students and Nature | Jun 22, 2011

Guest Post by Campus Ecology Fellow 2011 Casey Wojtalewicz Power Shift is two months in the past, and I feel it’s a good time to reflect on what the event meant … Read more

Kanani, American Girl® 2011 Girl of the Year® Helps Rescue Baby Hawaiian Monk Seal

Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Jun 22, 2011

American Girl’s 2011 Girl of the Year, Kanani, is a wonderful example of how kids are protecting wildlife in their own communities. In her introductory book, Aloha, Kanani, Kanani courageously … Read more

Leaders vs. followers– Coal-burning utilities have technology, resources and ability to reduce toxic pollution

Conservation | Jun 21, 2011

Today the Center for American Progress released a report “Mercury Falling: Many Power Plants Already Have Equipment to Slash Mercury, Toxic Contamination” and held an event with a panel to … Read more

Climate Capsule: Clean Air Act, Tool to Tackle Climate

Conservation | Jun 21, 2011

Happy Summer Solstice from the Climate Capsule! This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Supreme Court Rules on Climate Science Quote: Jeremy Symons, NWF Senior VP, Conservation & Education Economic … Read more

What If There Be No Goose Music?

Conservation, Get Outside, Students and Nature, Wildlife Facts | Jun 20, 2011

Aldo Leopold shared his concern for the future of his children in his renowned essay “Goose Music,” which first appeared in his classic book A Sand County Almanac: “I hope … Read more

Working for Wildlife: Follow NWF Activities All Over the Country

Conservation, Get Outside | Jun 20, 2011

Field Highlights: Sportsmen Show Support for Clean Air Act Last week over 300 Sportsmen groups nationwide sent a letter to congress urging them to protect the Clean Air Act. The letter … Read more

North Carolina Students are Energized and Organized Post-Power Shift 2011

Students and Nature | Jun 20, 2011

Leaders of UNCW ECO, a student group at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and recipients of an NWF Campus Ecology Power Vote / Power Shift fellowship, share their post-Power Shift thoughts and activities. Read more

Conservative Supreme Court Justices Affirm Climate Science

Conservation, Environmental Justice | Jun 20, 2011

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court in American Electric Power v. Connecticut may have foreclosed (for now) the possibility of states using federal common law to seek carbon pollution limits … Read more

Grin and Gummy Bear It: The Great American Backyard Campout

Get Outside, Students and Nature | Jun 20, 2011

Camping is sweet, especially when there are gummy bears involved. These tasty critters are gearing up for the Great American Backyard Campout on June 25, 2011. So can you. The Campout … Read more

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