Steelhead—a rainbow trout known for its long migrations—is an anglers’ prize. In Idaho, the iconic species supports popular sport fisheries, drawing anglers from around the world and bringing in hundreds … Read more
Kayla Benjamin
“Protect the people who protect nature!”: Inspiration from the Voices for Conservation Rally
So a U.S. Forest Service scientist, a human-size frog, and a box of donuts walk into a rally… Okay, there’s no punchline, but there was an amazing Voices for Conservation … Read more
NWF Staff Promote Solutions, Action, and Optimism at New York Climate Week 2025
NWF staff showed up in force for New York Climate Week 2025: the Federation and our affiliates hosted or co-hosted six separate events, exploring everything from climate education strategies to … Read more
Invasive Insects in Your Backyard: How to Identify & Control Stink Bugs, Japanese Beetles, and Spotted Lanternflies
Many of the crawly critters you might see around your lawn or garden are there to help. Bees, butterflies, and moths pollinate flowers. Ants and earthworms keep soil healthy. Ladybugs, … Read more
Acting on Climate Change: Why Bother?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may abandon its obligation to address climate pollution by rejecting decades of sound science. The 2009 Endangerment Finding is the EPA’s own determination that greenhouse … Read more
The Reconciliation Bill Passed. What Does That Mean for Wildlife?
Thousands of miles separate Washington, D.C., from the Alaskan coastal plains where polar bear moms raise their cubs. But decisions made on Capitol Hill can have life-or-death implications for polar … Read more
3 Ways the Budget Bill Threatens America’s Wildlife
Somewhere within the more than 19 million acres of pristine wilderness that make up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a caribou calf is following her mother across the tundra. She’s … Read more
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
Los Planes de Acción Estatales para la Vida Silvestre Ayudan a Salvar Nuestra Biodiversidad
Desde las mariposas hasta las águilas calvas, la vida silvestre en todos los estados de EE. UU. enfrenta desafíos cada vez mayores. A nivel nacional, más de un tercio de … Read more
7 Ways State Wildlife Action Plans Save Species
From butterflies to bald eagles, wildlife in every U.S. state are confronting increasing challenges. Nationwide, more than one-third of all plant and animal species face heightened risks of extinction. State … Read more
