On the edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon, I found myself surrounded by forests of firs and pine criss-crossed by mountain streams and dotted … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive
Building hope, organizing communities, and strategic planning on Florida’s Coast
Anyone who has the fortitude to follow the news these days has concluded that climate solutions are not currently coming from leaders in Tallahassee, Florida or Washington, D.C. It is … Read more
Washington’s Wildlife Comeback: The Return of Wolves, Wolverines, and Other Carnivores
Washington is a great state for charismatic megafauna. That this smallest western state, which has the least amount of public land, can make that boast is evidence of our region’s … Read more
Fighting for Common Ground
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing, nor a pollster to know this country is at odds with itself. But while TV talking heads … Read more
5 Facts About Hummingbirds
1. One hummingbird can visit 1,000 flowers in a day! When thinking about pollinators, the first image that may come to mind is likely a bee, or maybe even a … Read more
A Quiet Push to Sell Public Lands
In a late-night move that flew under the radar for most Americans, Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) proposed an amendment to the House Natural Resources Committee’s Reconciliation … Read more
5 Questions We’re All Wondering About NBC’s THE AMERICAS
The Americas has taken viewers on a fantastical journey of extraordinary worlds and wildlife of North and South America. We’ve seen majestic eagles plucking fish from the Chesapeake Bay, streetwise … Read more
Manatees: The Mermaids of the Sea
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This April, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the West Indian Manatee. … Read more
15 Years Later: 5 Wins for Wildlife & Habitat After the Deepwater Horizon Spill
This is the second of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more
The Future of Clean Energy is at Risk
Across the United States, federal funding for clean energy and climate projects has been paused, frozen, or cancelled entirely. This comes at a time when the country’s energy grid is … Read more
