All across the federal government, agencies are experiencing disruptions, layoffs, funding recissions, and budget cuts. But few programs are as important for the health of people and wildlife as the … Read more
Congress
Defending the Conservation Science that Safeguards Wildlife, Water, and Communities
The conservation science and programs that protect our nation’s wildlife, air, and water have faced unprecedented threats over recent months. Federal agencies are facing deep funding cuts, closures, and the … Read more
The Latest Congressional Threat to Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for the management of more than 245 million acres of our nation’s public lands. Much of this land is managed through detailed … Read more
The Reconciliation Bill Passed. What Does That Mean for Wildlife?
Thousands of miles separate Washington, D.C., from the Alaskan coastal plains where polar bear moms raise their cubs. But decisions made on Capitol Hill can have life-or-death implications for polar … Read more
Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Erodes Oil and Gas Laws that Safeguard Wildlife and Benefit Taxpayers
Elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, burrowing owls, and more than 3,000 species of wildlife depend on lands that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These lands provide vital … Read more
One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Horrible Mess
President Trump’s so-called “one big beautiful bill”—also known as the budget reconciliation bill, or the GOP-led megabill—passed out of the House on a slim margin late last month and now … Read more
A Quiet Push to Sell Public Lands
In a late-night move that flew under the radar for most Americans, Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) proposed an amendment to the House Natural Resources Committee’s Reconciliation … Read more
Why the 2024 Farm Bill Can’t Wait
The Farm Bill is a multi-year legislative package that touches on many aspects of farm policy, including support for farmers to adopt sustainable practices that promote wildlife habitat, soil and … Read more
Why Does NWF care about the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill is the largest federal investment in private lands conservation, providing about $6 billion annually for farmers, ranchers, and foresters to protect or restore their lands and water. … Read more
Win for Wildlife: A YES Vote for Recovering America’s Wildlife in the House. Will the Senate Step Up?
Thanks to the tens of thousands of you who sent messages, called, and took to social media—the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the historic Recovering America’s Wildlife Act! … Read more
