July, 2012

Two More Coal Train Wrecks — The Epidemic Continues

 |  Jul 17, 2012

A slew of coal train derailments has put the industry on edge, but are they helping to cause the very problem that plagues them? Read more

White-eyed vireo

Photo of the Day: The Early Bird

,  |  Jul 17, 2012

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Swift Fox

Swift Action Needed for Swift Foxes

, ,  |  Jul 17, 2012

Last week, three newborn swift fox kits made their appearance at the Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri–offering visitors a rare look at the tiny and elusive nocturnal foxes, and creating … Read more

Water Samples Positive for Asian Carp Environmental DNA in Lake Erie

 |  Jul 16, 2012

State and federal officials have announced that six water samples from Lake Erie have tested positive for Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA). The samples were among over 400 samples taken … Read more

Affiliate Program Aims to Empower Returning War Veterans Through Conservation and Angling

 |  Jul 16, 2012

National Wildlife Federation’s Oregon affiliate, the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS), is preparing to launch an exciting and innovative program that aims to help returning war veterans develop new skills … Read more

Common kingfisher pair, Szutsao Wildlife Refuge, Taiwan

Photo of the Day: Kingfisher Courtship

,  |  Jul 16, 2012

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – July 13, 2012

 |  Jul 13, 2012

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill that Will Lead … Read more

Grizzly Bear

You Ask, We Answer: Why Pebble Mine is Bad News

,  |  Jul 13, 2012

We’ve been getting some really good questions about the proposed Pebble gold and copper mine, which poses unacceptable risks to the wildlife of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Here we do our … Read more

Calling on Wildlife Fans in Texas and Oklahoma

 |  Jul 13, 2012

On July 11th, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and member K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) tried to make the argument that the states of Texas and Oklahoma should be … Read more

Swift foxes playing at Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado

Photo of the Day: Tag, You’re It!

,  |  Jul 13, 2012

This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more