Before Flint, many people did not think twice about the safety of their drinking water. However, the Flint crisis has focused attention on old contaminated pipes rather than the source … Read more
April, 2016
Our Journey to Becoming an Eco-School
Getting Started Lanier’s start with Eco-Schools USA began with a challenge. After a successful reading competition against Crockett High School to increase literacy on campus and get students reading more, … Read more
April Aspirations: Four of NWF EcoLeaders Top 50 Inspirations
As Earth Month is wrapping up, we’re honored to present the next group of four inspiring young EcoProfessionals as part of our “NWF EcoLeaders Top 50 Inspirations of 2016” series. … Read more
Historic Year for Climate Action in Maryland
Maryland’s General Assembly recently wrapped up a banner legislative session for climate and clean energy policies. The legislature passed the Clean Energy Jobs Act (SB 921/HB 1106) that will increase Maryland’s … Read more
Affiliate of the Week: Delaware Nature Society
In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that … Read more
New Book Captures Stunning Wildlife Migrations
Right now neotropical birds and monarch butterflies are on the move, migrating from their winter grounds in Mexico, Central or South America to their breeding grounds here in North America. Renowned wildlife … Read more
Make It Earth Day Every Day
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the National Wildlife Federation has helped people get outside and connect with nature through regional events, cleanups, and public service announcements from familiar … Read more
Atlantic Pioneer: Serving the First U.S. Offshore Wind Project
This will be a tough Earth Day to top. Historic clean energy progress, celebrated on a sunny dock in the Ocean State marks a preview of what’s to come along the … Read more
Reckless Risk on Our Rails: Call for Oil Train Transport Ban
The National Wildlife Federation, its affiliates, Environmental Advocates of New York and Vermont Natural Resources Council, and partners assembled more than 80 organizations, businesses, legislators, community leaders, and cities — … Read more
Next Step for Core Conservation Fund
Since the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was signed into law in 1964, it has protected important wildlife habitat including more than 500 million acres of land. The Fund … Read more