Many of America’s most beloved national parks are paying a high price during this latest government shutdown. Overflowing garbage cans, unplowed roads and shuttered visitors centers are the direct result … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive
What this Government Shutdown Means for Wildlife
Disagreements between Congress and the White House have partially shut down the federal government just before the end of the year. What does this mean for conservation? We don’t yet … Read more
Nearly 30 U.S. Cities Urge Congress to Save Land and Water Conservation Fund
Local Elected Officials Call on Congressional Leaders to reauthorize and fully fund the successful conservation program. The Land and Water Conservation Fund plays a critical role in supporting outdoor recreation, … Read more
How a “Smart” Sweet Tooth Can Protect Wildlife
The holiday season is a chocoholics dream! Starting up around right before Halloween and running all way through the New Year, the holiday season IS the ‘chocolate season’. Over 24% … Read more
Victory: A Wildlife-Friendly Farm Bill
After years of hard work and many months of negotiations, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill which includes many wins for wildlife. This bipartisan … Read more
More Methane, More Problems: Future for Bighorn Sheep & Pronghorns Imperiled
Overriding concerns of climate scientists and wildlife biologists, the Administration seeks to to weaken the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards limiting methane pollution from new oil and gas facilities out West, … Read more
Wildlife Has a Lot to Gain from this Year’s International Climate Negotiations
It’s that time of year again when diplomats and climate policy makers from almost 200 countries will congregate for the annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework … Read more
A Win for Wildlife: A New & Improved Sustainability Standard for Palm Oil
Whether or not you’ve heard of palm oil, you’ve likely either eaten it or used products that contain it. Each year, more than 60 million tons of palm oil is … Read more
Saving the Land and Water Conservation Fund is about Saving Culture & a Way of Life
Being a sportsman and conservationist, I have seen firsthand the declining numbers of young hunters and anglers. I recognize the importance of getting younger generations into the field, passing down … Read more
With New Leaders, New Chance to Confront Climate Challenges
Our climate is changing faster than America is moving to solve it. The new leaders we’ve just elected must face that fact. Fortunately, there are solutions available, not only in … Read more
