On Saturday, March 28, National Wildlife Federation President Collin O’Mara stepped onto a stage in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to address a room full of people at NWF’s 79th annual meeting. … Read more
March, 2015
BP Vs. Science
Nearly five years after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, scientists are finally starting to get their arms around the impacts of the oil and dispersants on the Gulf of Mexico. … Read more
RESULTS: Which Wildlife Issues Top Your List
Earlier this month, to celebrate National Wildlife Federation Membership Month, we asked supporters like you to vote for your top three wildlife issues. Thousands of you responded, and we’re so … Read more
The Antiquities Act: Vital for the Public, Vital for America’s Outdoor Legacy
Sportsmen and women wanted it. Hikers, mountain bikers, rafters and business owners wanted it. Veterans’ groups wanted it. So did Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, former Sen. Mark Udall, former Rep. … Read more
Go Ahead, Ask Them Anything About Wildlife
You’re in luck! This April 12th, you can ask two of the top wildlife experts in the country – NWF Chief Scientist Doug Inkley and Celebrity Naturalist David Mizejewski … Read more
Five Years After the Oil Spill, Dead Dolphins and 25,000-Pound Tar Mat Found
One day after BP released a report saying the Gulf is on the road to recovery, we took a trip to one of the most impacted areas from the BP … Read more
Celebrating Women in Conservation: Cindy Dunn
In recognition of Women’s History Month, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Women in Conservation. The state of Pennsylvania has a great tradition of women in conservation including the founder of … Read more
NWF and West Virginia Rivers Coalition Act to Protect West Virginia’s Mountains and Streams
National Wildlife Federation and its West Virginia affiliate West Virginia Rivers Coalition joined five other local, regional and national groups in filing a notice of intent to sue the U.S. … Read more
10 Things BP’s New Report Doesn’t Tell You
BP has just released a new report on the state of the Gulf, called Gulf of Mexico: Environmental Recovery and Restoration. The glossy report is filled with footnotes and citations, … Read more
Fishing with Aloha
Fishers are the eyes and ears on the ocean. With your kōkua – your help – we can make sure Hawaiian monk seals survive and that our fishing communities thrive. … Read more