The Biden Administration established a national target of generating 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030—enough to power 22,500,000 homes— and 100 GW by 2050—enough to power 75,000,000 homes. … Read more
Danielle Korman’s Archive
Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its seasonal projection for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Western Lake Erie for 2024. These blooms, made up of cyanobacteria or blue-green … Read more
Restoring Rivers, Revitalizing Connections to the Land
Camas is a defining feature in the meadows of western Montana. But they need a healthy riverscape. Stream restoration, using techniques that mimic natural processes such as beaver dams, is central … Read more
Wildlife Go for Gold
The 2024 Summer Olympics holds 32 different sports with 206 Olympic national teams vying for gold, but how would North American wildlife stack up against top athletes? Learn if a … Read more
Grasslands: A Disappearing Ecosystem
If you were to ask someone what they think a cowboy is, I bet you would get a pretty similar answer to mine. My mind conjures images of vast, open … Read more
Beat the Heat: Providing Water for Wildlife in Your Garden
As the summer sun blazes and temperatures soar to unprecedented heights, it’s not just people that are feeling the heat. Wildlife in our gardens, parks, and natural spaces are also … Read more
What is Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal?
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is excited to share a new resource on a technology that has the potential to help us in our fight against climate change. This technology … Read more
Why We Must Manage Old Growth Forests for the Future
We all know the intangible benefits that old growth forests provide: they inspire artists, poets, writers, and photographers– and are places for solace, reflection, spirituality, and healing. But older forests … Read more
Wild Birds Unlimited: A Longtime Habitat Champion
For anyone who has ever filled a bird feeder, there’s a unique kind of joy that comes from seeing the first songbird visit. Even those who may not consider themselves … Read more
NWF EcoLeader Awarded Oregon Department of Forestry Urban & Community Forestry Award
NWF EcoLeader Michael Calhoun has received the statewide Oregon Urban & Community Forestry Award from the Oregon Department of Forestry. The award was given in recognition of Michael’s leadership for … Read more
