National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This April, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the West Indian Manatee. … Read more
South Central
NWF’s South Central Regional Center encompasses 12 states along the Gulf Coast and stretches into the Midwest. Priority programs focus on protecting and restoring healthy rivers and estuaries, conserving wetlands, protecting wildlife habitats, and connecting people with the natural world.
15 Years Later: Opportunities for the Future
This is the third of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more
15 Years Later: 5 Wins for Wildlife & Habitat After the Deepwater Horizon Spill
This is the second of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more
15 Years Later: Reflecting on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Legacy in the Gulf
This is the first of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more
Hope for Sea Turtles Amid Wildlife-friendly Lighting Ordinances
As mother sea turtles make their long trek through the open seas back to their birthplace, members of Escambia County’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program prepare to welcome them home and … Read more
In Texas, Rematriation Begins in Your Roots
In Waelder, Texas, nearly 80 miles outside San Antonio, Lucille Contreras stands in a pasture surrounded by native grasses and trees. Her feet are rooted in the soil of a … Read more
Powering Up Participatory Science in Bird Watching
Crowdsourced Data Crowdsourced data have the potential to power up conservation programs with bird checklists from millions of birders. Data from participatory science programs and platforms, such as the Cornell … Read more
Reshaping Public Perspectives of Prescribed Fire: A Success Story from the Southeast
Fire suppression dominated the 20th century, with campaigns and messaging warning the public about the danger of fires in forests. Generations of Americans grew up with Smokey Bear’s “Remember… Only … Read more
Honoring Legacy, Land, and Resilience: Mr. Blount’s Story
For Mr. Blount, home is more than just a house—it is a living testament to perseverance, self-reliance, and history. A lifelong resident of Covington County, Alabama, he carries the legacy … Read more
Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap
On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more
