El Congreso de los Estados Unidos de América y los funcionarios estatales, deben actuar con rapidez para prevenir que el fallo de la Corte Suprema en el caso Sackett v. … Read more
Portia Bharath’s Archive
Horror Icons And The Wildlife That Inspired Them
An ancient and anxious voice from the deepest recesses of your brain speaks to you as you walk through the woods: did you hear that? Nearly instantly, you can think … Read more
An Introduction from Our New Coastal Resilience Program Manager
Hello, Coastal Courant readers! My name is James Duffy, National Wildlife Federation’s new Northeast Coastal Resilience Program Manager. I’m excited to be writing my inaugural post for the Courant. Having … Read more
Putting Nature to Work for Coastal Communities
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates that coastal watersheds across the lower 48 states “lose 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands each year to development, drainage, erosion, subsidence and … Read more
Pro-Tips for Leaving the Leaves
The National Wildlife Federation has designated October as Leave the Leaves Month! As we head into autumn, many trees and shrubs shed their leaves or needles in preparation for their … Read more
An Interview with Cheryl Lewis, Town Manager of Oxford, Maryland
Cheryl Lewis is the town manager of Oxford, a town of about 650 residents on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. With over 300 years of history, Oxford is one of Maryland’s oldest … Read more
Seven Species that Need You to Leave the Leaves
As the hues of autumn give way to winter detritus, many homeowners are quick to discard the fallen leaves suddenly blanketing their yards. But what if we told you that … Read more
Monarch Butterfly Identification Guide
Have you ever spotted a beautiful orange butterfly fluttering by and wondered if it’s the iconic monarch butterfly? You’re not alone! The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable … Read more
Insufferable Invasive Species
Many visit the Pacific Northwest during the summer months for the desirable lakes and hikes, but this travel can bring unwanted critters and creatures into Washington’s environment, according to experts … Read more
Weighing Carbon: Understanding Global Emissions
Scientists and media around the world constantly cite our need to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. But how do we take this abstract measurement of carbon emissions and turn … Read more
