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Changes to Conservation Plans Imperil the Greater Sage-Grouse

 |  Mar 15, 2019

Stretching across the western United States, an immense sagebrush sea provides a home for some 350 different plant and animal species, including mule deer, golden eagles, antelope and elk.  The … Read more

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Over 500 Million Acres, One Job

 |  Dec 20, 2016

Why does the head of a department sometimes humorously called “The Department of Everything Else” have such an important role? The answer comes down to this: you and I own … Read more

U.S. Offshore Wind Power Breaks Ground in Rhode Island

 |  Jul 27, 2015

Today I was filled with patriotic pride as we celebrated a historic moment in our nation’s energy story: the installation of the foundations for America’s first offshore wind power project. … Read more

NWF and West Virginia Rivers Coalition Act to Protect West Virginia’s Mountains and Streams

 |  Mar 17, 2015

National Wildlife Federation and its West Virginia affiliate West Virginia Rivers Coalition joined five other local, regional and national groups in filing a notice of intent to sue the U.S. … Read more

Department of the Interior Ushers the U.S. One Step Closer to Offshore Wind Development

 |  Jun 4, 2013

Offshore wind energy has felt just out of America’s reach for quite some time now.  While Europe has more than fifty projects up and running off their shores, here in … Read more

Obama Administration Hits the Accelerator for Responsible Offshore Wind Development

 |  Feb 2, 2012

For too long, America has ignored an immense clean energy source sitting right off our shores. We’ve chosen to remain dependant on fossil fuels that cause dangerous air and water … 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