Rocky Mountain
NWF’s Rocky Mountain Regional Center works to restore wild bison to grassland ecosystems, protect local wildlife species like the greater sage grouse and bighorn sheep, defend America’s public lands, and connect kids with nature.
Charting a Path to an Environmental Justice Future in Western States
The West is a place of contrasts. Vast, wild open spaces situated next to densely populated cities, complemented by Native lands like the Navajo Nation and many more. These elements …
Re-watering the Prairie
Traversing dirt roads in Montana’s undulating prairie landscape on a hot summer day is an exercise in avoiding deep ruts, while watching the horizon for oncoming thunderstorms that might strand …
Noncompetitive Leasing is Bad for Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation, and Taxpayers
Over the past three-and-a-half years, the Trump administration has prioritized oil and gas development over all other uses of America’s public lands. Anglers, hikers, bird watchers, and sportsmen have widely …
“Energy Dominance”: Three Years of a Disastrous Policy for Wildlife and Communities
March 2020 marked a somber anniversary. Three years ago, the Trump administration announced its so-called “energy dominance” doctrine, which, as the name implies has put energy development as the priority …
A Path to Conservation
Wind was whipping—blowing snow into our faces as we trudged the stair-master into the sky. The sensation of being hot and cold simultaneously was overwhelming. The gusting gale was enough …
Protecting Bighorn Sheep in the Elk Range of Colorado
Rising high above the towns of Aspen, Carbondale and Marble, Colorado is the Elk Range, some of the highest and most rugged mountains in the United States. There are the …
Why Public Lands and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Matter to America’s Veterans & Their Families
Thump, thump. “Shhhhhh, stop throwing rocks, you are going to scare the fish,” said my grandfather. Heeding this warning and watching him slowly wade up the river to sneak up …
