Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive

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

Green sea turtle

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

Wind turbines on the Bishop Hill wind farm operate among the corn and soybean fields near Bishop Hill, Ill. Credit: USDA Photo by Preston Keres

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

Early response to the Deep Horizon oil spill in the Gulf.

15 Years Later: Reflecting on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Legacy in the Gulf

This is the first 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

Manatee credit: Gregory Sweeney

Ten National Wildlife Refuges That Need Our Support Most

When cold weather looms, hundreds of Florida manatees drift into Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, gathering around the warm springs that will keep them alive through winter. In this sanctuary, … Read more

The 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

Introducing the 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Education & Engagement (E&E) team is thrilled to introduce the 2025 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This dynamic group of 14 young leaders, ages 18-28, brings … Read more

Students gathered at NYC's Climate Clock to influence decision makers to include funding for climate education in the state budget. Credit: Cynthia Carris

NYC Students Hold Silent Vigil at Climate Clock for Climate Education

On March 26, 2025, an intergenerational group of New York City students gathered with educators at the Climate Clock in the city’s Union Square. The group included members of NWF’s Climate & Resilience Education … Read more

Bison in Yellowstone

A Place for Wildlife to Live, Survive—and Thrive.

Every wild animal needs a place to live. But today, much wildlife habitat is under threat from human development and climate change, as well as fragmentation, which can interfere with … Read more

One Cougar’s Legacy in the Heart of Hollywood

Los Angeles is well known for its celebrities, so when the fearless cougar P-22 gained fame for making his home in the midst of the city, he inspired an effort … Read more