President Obama delays the nation’s dirtiest project, but is it enough to keep us safe? Read more
November, 2011
Meet the Flockers: Geese Join Two Man Marching Band
Birds of a feather flock together, but these geese are flocking to a two man marching band in Belgium. Don’t you just love wildlife? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wph3aDigRk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Read more
Iowa Scientists Ask Candidates to Recognize Climate Reality
With the Iowa caucus now exactly seven weeks away, more than 30 Iowa scientists are asking political candidates to acknowledge the threats posed by ongoing climate change, particularly to Iowa’s … Read more
Building a Better Future for Wildlife and Ourselves
White House Event Honors Community College Leaders, Businesses, Entrepreneurs If I had any doubts about Americans’ ability to come together and literally build a better future for people and wildlife, … Read more
Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat
On Saturday, October 22nd, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, celebrated becoming the nation’s 55th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and the third community … Read more
The Life and Death of a Salmon
This past weekend I was walking along the Green River. I was just outside of Auburn, WA (just south of Seattle) and enjoying the afternoon sun. This section of the … Read more
Invasive Species Removal Inspires Action
Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon waist deep in thorn thickets sawing down growths of the invasive autumn olive shrubs. Manual labor was not in my plans when I signed … Read more
Weekly News Roundup – November 10, 2011
The roundup is out a day early this week on account of the federal holiday tomorrow. Enjoy! Keystone XL Do-Over Likely a Lethal Blow November 10 – The Obama Administration … Read more
Keystone XL Tar Sands Decision Reportedly Delayed (UPDATED)
“It’s a huge victory, and it would probably be the biggest environmental gift that President Barack Obama has given us,” said NWF’s Tony Iallonardo. Read more
As Thousands Rally at White House, New Questions Surround Keystone XL
It was only Sunday that I joined 12,000 activists encircling the White House to ask President Obama to block the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline – but already, the landscape has changed. Read more