Last month, my fellow National Wildlife Federation Mid-Atlantic Center colleague and Choose Clean Water Coalition Director Chanté Coleman and I had the pleasure of visiting Berkeley, California for the 2017 … Read more
clean water
A Scout’s View: Why We Must Protect the Boundary Waters and its Wildlife
The water stays with you the longest. The lakes and rivers provide the routes to navigate through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the crisp, cool, pristine waters simply … Read more
New Attack on Clean Water & Democratic Processes
Everyone wants clean water for drinking, fishing, and swimming. People also deserve a say in their government’s actions. Right now though, threats are brewing for both our clean water and … Read more
Clean Air Rollback by Congress Could Impact Summer Fun
As we head into the annual Memorial Day kickoff of the summer season, Americans have a lot to look forward to – warm, sunny days at the beach, on the … Read more
EPA: Hear Our Voices, Protect Our Environmental Safeguards
Although you may not think about this every day, federal protections are what keep us safe. Environmental and public health safeguards prevent rivers like the Cuyahoga from catching on fire, … Read more
Congress Must Ensure EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Protects our Water, Air and Wildlife
On Friday February 17, 2017, the Senate approved Scott Pruitt to be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency by a vote of 52-46. The National Wildlife Federation opposed this … Read more
Congressional Review Act Threatens To Undo Key Environmental Protections
Members of Congress are currently devoting a significant amount of time during their first 100 days in office to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn finalized rules and regulations … Read more
President Obama’s Wildlife Conservation Wins
American presidents have incredible power to shape the conservation movement – from Theodore Roosevelt, who established the national parks system, to Richard Nixon, who created the Environmental Protection Agency. After … Read more
12 Gifts You Gave to Wildlife This Year
This past year, thoughtful, generous, and passionate National Wildlife Federation supporters like you helped give countless wildlife the freedom to be wild and thrive. Thank you! Please enjoy reading about … Read more
Calling on President-elect Trump to Stand with Wildlife
And there is still the potential for more gains, as President Obama considers rules to protect large areas of public land in the American West and adopt an Interior Department stream … Read more
