Mid-Atlantic

The diverse states of the Mid-Atlantic region are defined by one unifying feature: water. NWF’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Center work is grounded in programs that help connect local communities to nature and conserve water systems to sustain precious wildlife and habitat.

Horseshoe Crab Protection and Responsible Offshore Wind Energy

As spring arrives, the waters and beaches of the mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts will begin filling with spawning horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus), a species which has called the planet home … Read more

Restoring Maryland’s Shores: An Innovative Coastal Resilience Strategy in Havre de Grace, Maryland

“This has needed to happen for over 80 years,” said a life-long Havre de Grace resident as he looked out over the newly constructed living shoreline that will reduce flooding … Read more

Wins for Wildlife: How We Worked to Site Wind Energy and Protect Wildlife in the Gulf of Maine

This article was originally posted on Maine Audubon. Offshore wind holds incredible potential to help meet the clean energy goals needed for a healthy climate. The Gulf of Maine, in … Read more

Coastal Resilience Program Update

The tide is changing at NWF, and on this most recent current we swept up a new Senior Manager of Coastal Resilience! Allow us to introduce Kate Vogel, National Wildlife … Read more

Pollinators & Produce: Pollinator Habitats and Food Security in Baltimore

The Vision For more than a decade, the National Wildlife Federation and our Baltimore community partners have been working together to build a more equitable future for wildlife and people. … Read more

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Pollinators and Urban Farming: A Year of Learning and Growing

Imagine strolling through a city farm alive with the buzz of bees, the flutter of butterflies, and flowers and vegetables in full bloom. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a sustainable … Read more

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PennFuture Moves Pennsylvania Forward

Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) is the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. We are thrilled to highlight the work of PennFuture and the unique challenges and approaches they … Read more

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Harbor Wetland at the National Aquarium

Hundreds of years ago, Baltimore’s coastline was teeming with life. The Inner Harbor was a tidal salt marsh filled with thousands of native marsh grasses, shrubs, and wildlife. Rain and … Read more

Giving Voice to Ohio River Restoration and Protection

Those two quotes, gathered during community meetings to discuss the clean water concerns of residents in the 14-state Ohio River Basin, sum up both the pride in living in a … Read more

Exploring Wilmington’s Journey to Environmental Stewardship

Welcome to Sacred Grounds Wilmington, DE: where faith communities and environmental stewardship converge. Join us in celebrating the triumphs, learning from the challenges, and nurturing the seeds of change that … Read more