Today, the Senate voted 83-14 to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2013, S.601. Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, said in response: This shortsighted … Read more
Everglades
Five Ways the Water Resources Development Act Harms Wildlife
We all know that water resources projects have a huge impact on wildlife and habitats. And when they go wrong, they go really wrong: as the Army Corps drained the … Read more
Photo of the Day: Everglades
Photo by Larry Kay See more of Larry Kay’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more
How the Clean Water Act Protects the River of Grass
“The miracle of light pours over the green and brown expanse of saw grass and of water, shining and slow-moving below, the grass and water that is the meaning and … Read more
Weekly News Roundup – August 30, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF Report Says Climate Change Ruined Summer in the … Read more
Awesome Wildlife Record Breakers
Here are some of the many extraordinary facts about wildlife, as a reminder of how deep and rich the natural world really is. Extra-Large Wildlife Blue whales reach lengths of … Read more
Still Waters Run Deep, Budget Cuts Run Deeper
Still waters run deep, but congressional budget cuts run even deeper. The continuing resolution put forward by the majority in the House of Representatives will gut regional programs designed to … Read more
Family Camping in January? It Can Be Done — in FLORIDA!
With 2 kids in tow (ages 4 and 17 months), Be Out There mom Holly Ambrose headed for a New Year’s camping adventure just an hour from her home — in Everglades National Park. Read more
12 Places to See Amazing Animals
Wherever you live in the U.S., you are near fabulous places for wildlife watching. Our friends at grandparents.com put together this list to help you find a spot near you: … Read more
