A decision is about to be made that could greatly help the conservation of wildlife from humpback whales to striped bass to osprey. And it all centers around a tiny … Read more
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Sounds Solutions for Fisheries Management
The huge, intricate and bountiful network of waterways known as North Carolina’s Albemarle/Pamlico Sound Estuary is a fabulous resource. The system includes eight estuaries/sounds that provide critical habitat and water … Read more
This Pristine and Glorious Wilderness is At Risk
Bristol Bay is a magical wonderland, supporting a ridiculous number of fish and wildlife species. Don’t take my word for it, take a look and decide for yourself. Browse the categories … Read more
For the Love of Fish: The Problems of Blooming Algae and Mass Death at Sea
The current blue-green algal bloom in Lake Erie that forced the city of Toledo to not have drinking water for several days and the massive red-tide algal bloom off Florida’s Coast that … Read more
Hatchery-raised Fish Cause Concern, Raise Need for More Research
A new study, recently released in the journal Aquaculture, highlights concerns that hatchery-raised trout appear to be slower than wild trout, making them more susceptible to predation once released. Scientists … Read more
Shortsightedness Leads to Decline of River Habitat
America’s mightiest river, the Mississippi River, cuts through the middle of this country for more than 2,350 miles, providing habitat for hundreds of fish and wildlife species, but humans have … Read more
Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Wild Salmon and Bristol Bay
Come to Alaska this summer and join National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska affiliate, the Renewable Resources Foundation, for Salmonstock—a three-day music and arts festival celebrating Bristol Bay, wild salmon and the … Read more
Building a National Constituency for America’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal
Considered the most endangered marine mammal found only in U.S. waters and one of the rarest marine mammals in the world, the Hawaiian monk seal needs citizens from across the … Read more
Sea-Run Eastern Brook Trout Find Climate Champions at Red Brook
What does a successful on-the-ground climate adaptation initiative look like? Check out Red Brook, Massachusetts. NWF’s Northeast Regional Center is working with a broad coalition of partners to help sea … Read more
Bad Riders On the Storm
The government shutdown clock is ticking away furiously in Washington, D.C. as Congress wrestles with a budget agreement. While many Americans have no choice but to ride out the storm, … Read more