The Apalachicola River and its floodplain form an incredibly rich system of exceptional ecological importance. The river is home to an astounding 131 species of fish, the largest number in … 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.
Funds Flowing Seven Years After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster
Today marks seven long years since the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster began to unfold. Eleven men were lost in the initial explosion and oil flowed into the Gulf of Mexico … Read more
Making a Difference for the Gulf of Mexico
The National Wildlife Federation recently released a new interactive, online report – Making the Most of Restoration: Priorities for a Recovering Gulf. This report stresses the importance of restoring the Gulf’s … Read more
5 Ways Restoring the Gulf’s Estuaries Will Help Wildlife
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20th, 2010, but the restoration process is still underway. Payments from BP’s 2016 settlement will flow to the Gulf annually through 2031. … Read more
The Monarchs Are Here!
Schools in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston have been working with the National Wildlife Federation’s Monarch Heroes program to create monarch gardens on their school campuses that provide the … Read more
As Matthew Hits Florida, Wildlife Among Many In Harm’s Way
As Hurricane Matthew hits Florida, the top priority is evacuating people from the danger zones and preparing communities for the storm’s impact. We’re grateful to the public officials, first responders, … Read more
Help the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
One species that profits from the wide range of benefits estuaries have to offer is the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. The Kemp’s ridley … Read more
Collaborating to Save the Monarch Migration
The migration of monarch butterflies is one of the natural world’s most epic journeys. The eastern population of monarchs flies up to 3,000 miles from their summer homes in America’s … Read more
