Wildlife in urban areas face unique challenges as we humans pave roads, build storm water systems and expand our neighborhoods. NWF’s Top 10 Cities for Wildlife are taking concrete steps … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive
Deadly Wildlife Disease Needs Urgent Federal Action
Have you heard of a wildlife disease that turns deer, elk, and even massive moose into wandering and listless versions of themselves? Well, it not only exists, but has been … Read more
Got (Clean) Water?
“ I gave my heart to the mountains the minute I stood beside this river with its spray in my face and watched it thunder into foam, smooth to green … Read more
John Francis, the Planetwalker: A Champion for the Environment
In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the many African Americans – like Dr. John Francis — who have contributed to the environmental conservation movement. Dr. Francis’ unique … Read more
Birds and the Bees: Remarkable Wildlife Bonds
Valentine’s Day: love is in the air, providing the perfect excuse to take a lighthearted look at how North American wildlife gets in on the concepts of friendship and romantic … Read more
WILD Act Conserves Sea Turtles, Fights Poaching and Invasive Species
Sea turtle hatchlings scamper to the surf, hoping to be one of the few to make it through a gauntlet of natural predation that doesn’t end when they reach the … Read more
How Outdated Wetlands Maps Threaten Wildlife
A rule announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) undermines the very existence of many of the habitats that birds like the whooping crane need to survive. The … Read more
The Land and Water Conservation Fund: Preserving Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Public lands were created for all Americans – no matter their race, age, gender, religion or socioeconomic status. They are a uniquely American idea that is rooted in deep sense of egalitarianism. While each of … Read more
Protecting Our Wildlife Refuges, Public Lands
The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the National Wildlife Refuge Association, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Retirees Association and the Trust … Read more
Under the Sea: Marine Wildlife on the Big Screen
From 1975’s Jaws to 2018’s Aquaman–the reigning #1 movie in the U.S.–our nation’s oceans and coasts have served as settings for incredible moments in American cinema. Grab some popcorn and … Read more
