Going to Hawai’i to escape the winter back home? Whether you are an expert birder or just bird curious, or just open to exploring the birds of the islands, the … Read more
Northern Rockies & Pacific
Restoring wild bison to their native grasslands, keeping salmon runs strong, fighting dirty fuels that threaten important habitat—all this and more are a part of NWF’s Northern Rockies and Pacific Regional Center daily work for wildlife and communities.
Growing Our Regional Team by Two
It’s been a very dynamic year for our region and our team is growing! We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to two fantastic individuals—Emily Martin and Kody Osborne—who … Read more
Insufferable Invasive Species
Many visit the Pacific Northwest during the summer months for the desirable lakes and hikes, but this travel can bring unwanted critters and creatures into Washington’s environment, according to experts … Read more
Bear Necessities: How to Stay Safe in Bear Country
September is Bear Aware Month! Do you have the bear facts? You’d be surprised how often people who venture out into bear-filled wilderness don’t. Growing up in a suburban neighborhood … Read more
Young Conservationists in Big Sky
The National Wildlife Federation’s Montana Garden for Wildlife Coordinator and AmeriCorps member Dan French has many responsibilities and opportunities to impact the Missoula community and surrounding valleys. The Garden for … Read more
Getting to the Other Side: Helping Wildlife Cross the Road
Numbers don’t lie. More often than not, they tell us an important story. Consider the following figures for wildlife-vehicle collisions: At the national scale, these collisions kill as many as … Read more
The Catch: Fishing Fun with Friends
On a rare warm day in late April, 27 volunteers, 60 participants, and one crayfish named Dennis congregated at scenic Camp Angelos in Corbett, OR. The occasion was the Association … Read more
Crashing salmon stocks in California extend to Pacific Northwest
In March, and for the first time since 2008-2009, federal regulators closed all recreational and commercial salmon fishing off the California coast for the remainder of 2023 due to a … Read more
Water. Drought. Community: Landowners Come Together for Prairie Stream Restoration
Years of seasonal drought conditions have many Montana landowners seeking solutions that can keep water on the land longer to help improve conditions for livestock forage and wildlife. The National … Read more
Spellbound and Inspired: The Power of an International Wildlife Film Festival
Talented filmmakers. A vast array of wildlife film stars. Ranger Rick on the WildWalk Parade. And three sponsored films—including a feature-length. In short, it was another WILD-ly successful International Wildlife … Read more
