An optimistic agenda for wildlife – even during the nation’s turbulent times
To learn more about what we’re working on in Congress and the Administration, download your copy of the National Wildlife Federation’s 2017 legislative agenda. Focusing our nation’s leaders on a …
Maryland Approves Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Development
Last week, the Free State took a huge step forward in transitioning to clean, renewable sources of energy. The Maryland Public Service Commission awarded offshore wind renewable energy credits (ORECs) …
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 …
Climate change, pollution and mining: Moose pay the price
If we need evidence that our changing climate, polluted waterways, and mining on public lands directly impacts wildlife, consider the plight of moose. The majestic animal is struggling with disease …
EPA Must Continue to Act on Climate for Wildlife
In 1970, President Richard Nixon created the United State Environmental Protection Agency to protect human health and the environment. At the time, cities were choked with smog, some rivers were …
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 …
Historic Year for Climate Action in Maryland
Maryland’s General Assembly recently wrapped up a banner legislative session for climate and clean energy policies. The legislature passed the Clean Energy Jobs Act (SB 921/HB 1106) that will increase Maryland’s …
What the Clean Power Plan Stay Means
Recent news from the Supreme Court that it was staying the current Administration’s Clean Power Plan was certainly a disappointment. However, it is important to realize what the stay order does …
