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Road to the Final Fur Begins

 |  Feb 24, 2017

This year, to celebrate National Wildlife Week, NWF will be traveling the road to the Final Fur. We’ve got 32 native North American species facing off for glory in the … Read more

Ten Remarkable California Wildlife Moments in 2015

 |  Dec 30, 2015

As the California Director of the National Wildlife Federation, I have the best job in the world. While overseeing the organization’s conservation work in the Golden State, I continually witness … Read more

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COOL CROSSINGS: Vote for Your Favorite Wildlife Crossing

 |  Sep 9, 2015

We have 3.9 million miles of public roads crisscrossing the country, with many running right through prime wildlife habitat. Sadly, millions of birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians are killed by … Read more

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Getting Wildlife (Safely) to the Other Side of the Road

 |  Jul 18, 2014

More and more, mountain lions are tragically being injured or killed on the heavily-trafficked roads outside Los Angeles that cut through their mountain habitat. And as sprawling development consumes significant … Read more

Protecting Wildlife is No Joke

,  |  Jun 16, 2011

First it was a joke during President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address: “The Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they’re in fresh water, but the Commerce … Read more

Make Solar Energy Wildlife Friendly!

 |  Apr 1, 2011

I’m a big believer in renewable energy and reducing pollution that leads to climate change, but I’m also a big believer in protecting wildlife habitat.  So, what’s a person to … Read more