Due to its decreased numbers and status as a warranted species for Endangered Species Act listing, the greater sage grouse is no longer a popular game species. Some Western states do … Read more
greater sage grouse
The Dangers of Dirty Coal for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
Whale watching off the coast in Puget Sound is one of the most spectacular and time-honored traditions in the Pacific Northwest. But the beauty of seeing some of the world’s … Read more
The Good and the Bad in the Senate Budget
On Friday, after 14 hours of a Senate procedure called — really — vote-a-rama, the Senate passed the budget resolution proposed by Senate Budget Committee Chair Patty Murray last week. Over … Read more
What Does the Farm Bill Have To Do with Wildlife?
That’s what my family and friends ask me when I try to describe my work at National Wildlife Federation. This is what I tell them: The Farm Bill is one … Read more
Oh Deer! Energy Exploration Could Affect Wildlife Out West
Oil and natural gas may be valuable resources out West, but so are the area’s wildlife and outdoor heritage. Increased energy exploration, however, could make certain species much harder to … Read more
Save State and Tribal Wildlife Grants!
When I think of conservation successes, I think of the bald eagle. While the Endangered Species Act was critical for the eagle’s recovery, we also need to thank the … Read more
