Portia Bharath, Author at The National Wildlife Federation Blog

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Unleashed: Exploring the Work of Conservation Dogs

Conservation, People and Wildlife | May 23, 2024

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

A mule deer (brown with white fur in its ear) looks backwards towards the camera in a snowy landscape.

New Public Lands Rule to Benefit Mule Deer & More

Conservation | May 17, 2024

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

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Ridding Waters and Wildlife Habitat of Toxic Chemicals

Conservation, People and Wildlife | May 17, 2024

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

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New Oil & Gas Rule Will Benefit Wildlife on Public Lands

Conservation, People and Wildlife | May 17, 2024

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

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Big Steps from Biden to Curb Power Plant Pollution

Clean Energy, People and Wildlife | May 16, 2024

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

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Restored: Your Voice for Wildlife

Conservation, People and Wildlife | May 15, 2024

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

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Unraveling the Monarch Mysteries of Deep South Texas

Conservation, Garden Habitats, People and Wildlife | May 14, 2024

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

QUIZ: Who’s Visiting Your Garden?

Garden Habitats, Wildlife Facts | May 13, 2024

By planting native and providing wildlife with food, water, cover, and places to raise young, a garden of any size can become a wildlife haven. Many of the gardening strategies … Read more

Two people in winter gear are outside in front of a truck and booth. The truck reads, "Flashes Fighting Hunger". One person hands a bag to the other.

Campuses Divert 105 Million Single-Use Plastics

Students and Nature | May 9, 2024

Thirty colleges and universities have been recognized as winners for this year’s Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition, a program of the National Wildlife Federation and RecycleMania Inc. Three winners … Read more

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A New Path to Siting Energy Transmission

Clean Energy, Environmental Justice | May 7, 2024

Transmission towers, lines, and stations are crucial to moving energy from its source to homes and businesses. To fully unlock the potential of renewable energy, the United States must at … Read more

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