In the midst of a historic summer of wildfire, drought, and extreme heat, the National Wildlife Federation has released the third iteration of Unnatural Disasters, an interactive story map that … Read more
Shelby Clemente’s Archive
Fencing for Wildlife
A force — 67 volunteers strong, hailing from 10 organizations — came together to facilitate pronghorn migration in southwest Montana. “Working side by side, in the searing heat, we tackled a … Read more
Creating Resilient and Equitable Cities through Vacant Lot Restoration
As we begin to feel the intensifying effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to address environmental and public health crises in frontline communities. In the Mid-Atlantic, we … Read more
Oyster Retrofit – A Wildlife-Friendly Technique to Green Grey Infrastructure
The National Wildlife Federation is working with scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory (UMCES) to develop a novel restoration technique to green grey … Read more
Great Lakes Indicators Can Benefit from Broader Stakeholder Input
How are the Great Lakes doing? This question arises often, both inside and outside the region. We have fortunately a group of environmental indicators that can go a long way … Read more
A Shot in the Arm for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Restoring the Chesapeake Bay For years, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have spoken on the need to invest in our country’s infrastructure. After countless speeches and many failed attempts, it’s possible … Read more
Conservation Champions: Farmers Leading From the Ground Up
Cover crops and other conservation agriculture practices have an array of benefits that support soil health, crop production, water quality, and farm resilience. Despite these numerous and well demonstrated benefits, … Read more
It’s as Easy as Riding a Bike!
We all want a cleaner, greener planet, sometimes we just aren’t sure how to do our part to achieve it. We hear about recycling, planting trees, or considering switching over … Read more
Let’s Grow Together!
Communities all over the country are coming together to help combat climate change, address food scarcity and build stronger, safer communities through community gardens. Cities like Tacoma, Washington are partnering … Read more
From Backyard Monarch Enthusiast to Citizen/Community Scientist
Misadventures with milkweed About ten years ago, a neighborhood friend of mine told me with great enthusiasm about her adventures raising monarch butterflies. I was intrigued. I followed her lead … Read more
