The LeConte’s thrasher has always been elusive—its pale plumage blends into the desert landscapes it calls home. But the sand-colored songbird is growing even more difficult to spot. Its population … Read more
Riverscape Restoration: Where the Grass is Greener on the Riverside
In the middle of Northern Nevada’s desert landscape, Maggie Creek stands out like a beacon. Its streambanks boast a diversity of vegetation, including grasses, cattails, and willows. During some of … Read more
Why Conservationists—and Everyone—Should Care About the Right to Vote
People from all walks care about our country’s wildlife, beautiful natural landscapes, and other issues affecting their lives and communities. We all rely on clean air, clean water, and intricately … Read more
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units: The Backbone of U.S. Wildlife Conservation
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
“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
