Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Sustainable Food Focus Added to Eco-Schools USA Program June … Read more
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Speak up to Protect Wildlife from Capitol Hill’s Top 4 Environmental Attacks this Week
Extra extra! Detroit River Catches on Fire… Thousands Extinct in the Everglades… No Public Access Allowed on Lake Champlain… Bogus headlines? For the moment yes but these hypothetical events move … Read more
Support Energy Programs in the 2012 Farm Bill
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and several cosponsors introduced a bill in the House that would provide considerable support for renewable energy in the 2012 Farm Bill. The Rural Energy … Read more
How many grassland animals do you know?
Last week the 2012 Farm Bill began its long journey through Congress in the Senate Agriculture Committee, where it passed 16-5. While we think it is a good starting place, … Read more
Tweet to Help Protect Meadowlarks’ Grassland Habitats
The flute-like melody of the Western Meadowlark is a familiar and iconic sound across the grasslands of the American West and Midwest. These vibrantly-colored songbirds build their nests and forage … Read more
Be My Wingman – Dance of the Greater Prairie Chicken
“The sound is just a long drawn out ‘boom’; you can just tell it’s a very old song that’s been going on for thousands of years. Kind of like an … Read more
More Ways to Protect Wildlife Habitat in the 2012 Farm Bill
As the Senate and House Agriculture Committees begin work on a new farm bill, one major question they should consider is “how can we make sure that farm bill dollars … Read more
