The Antiquities Act, which has been integral to building our nation’s public-lands legacy, is 111 years strong. Americans’ love of and support for our public lands remains strong, too. Support … Read more
Conservation
In U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, Congress must act to safeguard wildlife
As delegates from over 190 countries gathered in Germany in early May to discuss key details on operationalizing the Paris Agreement – the landmark global commitment to limit carbon pollution … Read more
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 … Read more
Harmful Algae Outbreaks may cancel Summer Swimming Plans
For many people, summer means soaking up the sun and cooling off with a nice swim. But harmful algae in our waterways may put a damper on summer plans. While … Read more
Congressional Budget Deal Includes Wins for Wildlife & Conservation
At a time when so many issues seem hopelessly entangled by the growing partisan divide, wildlife conservation is repeatedly emerging as one area for bipartisan consensus. Just this week, a … Read more
Protecting the Apalachicola – A National Treasure
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
QUIZ: Show Us What You Know About Trees and Wildlife
Are you up for a challenge? We’ve put together a quiz with some tricky tree and wildlife questions from our wildlife experts. Do you have what it takes to match … Read more
NWF Launches New Wildlife Camera Project
This spring, the National Wildlife Federation’s Northeast Regional Center is launching a new project to engage communities around the importance of conserving riparian corridors for people and wildlife. Using wildlife … Read more
Find Out Why These Ten Animals Are So Excited
Wildlife and clean water in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey got a boost last year when the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act passed and was signed by the President. The … Read more
Biomass for Electricity – Will it Affect Ecosystems and Fish?
Trout are the “gateway drug” for fishing fanatics in the Pacific Northwest. Trout are iconic due to their abundance, their tenacity, accessibility, and fragility. Of all the cold-water fishes in … Read more
