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Women Conservationists, Always Ahead of the Curve

, ,  |  Mar 19, 2012

I’ll admit it: when I think of American conservationists, old guys like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir spring to mind. I’m sure I’m not the only one to sometimes overlook … Read more

More Ways to Protect Wildlife Habitat in the 2012 Farm Bill

 |  Mar 15, 2012

As the Senate and House Agriculture Committees begin work on a new farm bill, one major question they should consider is “how can we make sure that farm bill dollars … Read more

Study: Conservation Corps Service Builds Leadership and Teamwork Skills

 |  Mar 12, 2012

With the release of a report from Texas A&M University and the Public Lands Service Coalition, it comes as no surprise that serving in conservation corps could be a critical … Read more

Protecting the “Incredible Bounty We’ve Been Blessed With”

 |  Mar 6, 2012

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiEqcabrN7M&list=PL8C61A61D646F0865&index=7&feature=plcp[/youtube] Recently, tribal leaders, landowners, hunters, anglers, conservationists, business owners and government leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. for the White House Conservation Conference. Tourism and outdoor recreation, coastal conservation, river … Read more

Welcome to the National Wildlife Federation Book Club!

, ,  |  Mar 2, 2012

When we’re not at work or playing outside, many of us here at the National Wildlife Federation love to read, especially when it’s a good book about the environment and … Read more

What Does the Farm Bill Have To Do with Wildlife?

 |  Feb 23, 2012

That’s what my family and friends ask me when I try to describe my work at National Wildlife Federation.  This is what I tell them: The Farm Bill is one … Read more

Media Scrutinizes Modest Clean Energy Investments, Ignores Massive Polluter Tax Giveaways

 |  Jan 27, 2012

Imagine if reporters spent even a fraction of the time highlighting America’s hugely wasteful dirty energy subsidies as they do trying to gin up “scandal” in clean energy. How would … Read more

3 Reasons Why Secretary Salazar Should Get Kudos for Protecting the Grand Canyon

 |  Jan 10, 2012

As one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” the Grand Canyon is probably the most famous natural place in the United States. Thanks to a recent decision by … Read more

New Report: 1 in 5 House GOP Votes Target Conservation Protections

,  |  Dec 15, 2011

From Theodore Roosevelt creating the National Parks System to Richard Nixon establishing the Environmental Protection Agency to George H.W. Bush signing a strengthened Clean Air Act, Republicans have a long … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – November 23, 2011

 |  Nov 23, 2011

This week’s news roundup is two days early due to the Thanksgiving holiday! Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Still on Road to Recovery Despite Latest Twist in Delisting Saga Nov 22, 2011 … Read more