The bees need our help, and no, we’re not referring to honeybees! While honeybees can be an incredibly helpful domesticated species, they’re not native to America. In fact, most of … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
Resilient Galveston Island
Galveston Island is no stranger to extreme weather events. From the Great Storm of 1900, which still holds the record for the deadliest storm in the U.S., to Hurricane Ike … Read more
Academics Afield: Arming Students with Safe Hunting Practices
Hunting is integral in wildlife conservation—from connecting people with nature to managing animal populations—and since 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has been a driving force that supports hunting and … Read more
Unleashed: Exploring the Work of Conservation Dogs
Imagine a wildlife research project that takes you face to face with a jaguar in Guatemala, thanks to the good work of your conservation dog. Man’s best friend has a long … Read more
New Public Lands Rule to Benefit Mule Deer & More
The federal Bureau of Land Management stewards 245 million acres of public land that provide habitat for 3,000 wildlife species and more than 300 threatened or endangered wildlife and plant … Read more
Ridding Waters and Wildlife Habitat of Toxic Chemicals
Waterways and the aquatic habitats of many wildlife from kingfishers to polar bears are contaminated with highly toxic “forever chemicals.” These chemicals—known as Per-and-Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS—persist in the environment, … Read more
New Oil & Gas Rule Will Benefit Wildlife on Public Lands
Wildlife – from majestic elk to small burrowing owls – depend on our public lands and waters for their survival. Elk use large intact landscapes and migration pathways to access … Read more
Big Steps from Biden to Curb Power Plant Pollution
I am a huge fan of refrigerator magnets. They proudly hold my kids’ artwork in temporary exhibition as well as this week’s grocery list. These magnets are also a walk … Read more
Restored: Your Voice for Wildlife
The National Environmental Policy Act is the nation’s most fundamental tool for properly vetting the impacts of major federal projects on wildlife, our environment, and people; for identifying less environmentally … Read more
Unraveling the Monarch Mysteries of Deep South Texas
Deep South Texas is nestled along the mighty Rio Grande River that leads to the sandy shores of South Padre Island. Deep South Texas, also known as the Lower Rio … Read more
