The National Wildlife Federation recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in our work and in the conservation movement at large. The participation and leadership or marginalized and previously excluded … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive

Celebrating a Milestone for Monarchs: 365 U.S. Cities Take the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge to Protect Our Pollinators!
The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge was introduced in 2015 to provide a framework to engage communities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to address monarch butterfly decline and the pollinator crisis. … Read more

Bad River Band Responds to Line 5 Shutdown Order
Court orders Line 5 to cease operation within the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Reservation in three years A federal court on June 16th ordered … Read more

National Wildlife Federation Embraces New Vision Statement Centering Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems
We are excited to share that after months of collaboration between National Wildlife Federation staff, Board, and affiliates, the National Wildlife Federation officially has a new vision statement: In a … Read more

Climate Education Program in New York City Provides Hope
RiSC Community Open House: “Coney Island: Past, Present and Future” On June 6, 2023, student teams from eight New York City public schools came together in Coney Island’s Kaiser Park … Read more

3 Wildlife-Friendly Ways to Explore the Everglades
The Everglades are a true American treasure, renowned for breathtaking wilderness and spectacular wildlife. People travel from all around the world for first hand experiences of this iconic region that … Read more

Teaching for Climate in Philadelphia Public Schools
The city of Philadelphia can claim many honors, accolades, and “firsts.” Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States, home of the Liberty Bell, inventor of the cheesesteak, and the … Read more

2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste Winners: Diverting Waste from Landfills
Participants in the 2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste divert more than 29.4 million pounds of waste from the landfill through donation, composting, and recycling efforts. 3.4 million college students, … Read more

New Report Tells the Story of National Wildlife Federation’s Equity & Justice Journey
In order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that all people have access to clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to nature, and … Read more

Wildlife Crossings Are a Win for Us All
At the beginning of this year, a cougar was spotted using a wildlife undercrossing along the I-90 corridor in Washington state. It was an exciting moment and a significant victory … Read more