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Our Plan to Restore the Gulf Coast for People and Wildlife

America’s Gulf Coast stretches over 1,700 miles and is home to 15,000 species of fish and wildlife, making it one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. It’s also … Read more

QUIZ: The Little Owl That Lives in a Cactus

The National Wildlife Federation is joining forces again with LG Electronics (LG) on their ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. This summer, LG’s Time Square display spotlights the … Read more

QUIZ: Sharks! The Amazing Creatures That Are Older Than Dinosaurs

Sharks are not only the biggest fish in the ocean, but they are probably one of the most popular. Some people are curious about them, while others fear them. But … Read more

Endangered Species Day is May 16—Take Time to Learn and Act This Year

In 2006 the United States Congress designated the third Friday in May as Endangered Species Day (ESD). ESD spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species in the … Read more

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Queen Bess Island: Restoration Success After Oil Spill Impact

Today, just a short boat ride from Grand Isle, Louisiana, a small island on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico is bustling with activity. Not with sunbathers, but with … Read more

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50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: Protected Marine Animals

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting hundreds of species across the country. This essential law … Read more

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50 Years of the Endangered Species Act: A Gulf Coast Success Story

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark federal legislation that is hailed for protecting over 1,600 species across the country. This essential law … Read more

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Crashing salmon stocks in California extend to Pacific Northwest

In March, and for the first time since 2008-2009, federal regulators closed all recreational and commercial salmon fishing off the California coast for the remainder of 2023 due to a … Read more

A California condor takes flight over Pinnacles National Park. Wildlife like the condor need the Recovering America's Wildlife Act to thrive.

Reintroducing Wildlife: 5 Species for Hope

A tiny Karner blue butterfly sips from a lupine flower in New Hampshire, while far away a California condor soars over Big Sur. Meanwhile, a Texas horned lizard snags its … Read more

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Investing in Wildlife Recovery

The United States has led the world when it comes to conserving fish and wildlife, and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) plays a critical role in this legacy. Passed in … Read more