With their low metabolism and predator-proof hard shells, our native freshwater turtles are well equipped to live a long life.* But traffic on roads slicing through habitats along with the … Read more
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.
A golden opportunity for the golden-winged warbler
Weighing less than two nickels, a golden-winged warbler flies south from the Appalachian Mountains to winter in a shade-grown coffee plantation of Central America. Every day, an increasingly rare species … Read more
Conquest Beach: One Year Later
If you build a house it will never look as good as it did on the day it is finished. Over time, you will scrape the wall moving in your … Read more
The Delaware: Four States and One Great River
Let’s face it, getting things done inside the Washington Beltway right now is tough, and it’s not just because of the cold weather. From rollbacks on clean drinking water to … Read more
One County’s Path to Becoming a Wildlife-Friendly Community
Within the past year, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has undertaken a huge public outreach and engagement campaign with the goal of attaining National Wildlife Federation’s esteemed designation as a wildlife-friendly community. … Read more
Schools in Delaware Are Making Big Strides
“Going Green has changed our school and the way our students learn and live.” Leona Williams, a fourth grade teacher at Forwood Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware, reflects on how … Read more
Wildlife Alert: Is Your Member of Congress on The List?
If you like wildlife, and if you care that we protect America’s wildlife for generations to come, then make sure your Member of Congress is on The List – specifically, … Read more
A Wild Year for the Whooping Crane
The whooping crane is one of North America’s most majestic birds. Standing five feet tall, with a seven-foot wingspan, the bird’s snow white plumage, black legs, and red spot on … Read more
Farming Our Way to a Cleaner Chesapeake Bay
This week Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland and Congressman Bobby Scott from Virginia introduced the Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 in both the House and Senate. … Read more
Meet the Wymans: Doing Their Part One Acre at a Time
Warm rays of sun light reflect from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the smell of fresh vegetation fills the air, butterflies dance in the wind above the plush gardens, … Read more
