An Oyster Retrofit is a novel approach to green-gray infrastructure and adapt to sea level rise. This concept was developed by scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental … Read more
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Oyster Retrofit – A Wildlife-Friendly Technique to Green Grey Infrastructure
The National Wildlife Federation is working with scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory (UMCES) to develop a novel restoration technique to green grey … Read more
Go Green! Go City Life!
Green Infrastructure: when you hear it, you immediately think of open fields in rural areas or forests full of trees and wildlife. Have you ever stopped to think about your … Read more
Last Strike for Bird Strikes
UPDATE JULY 2021: In response to large numbers of sick and dying birds in states east of the Mississippi River, natural resource agencies recommend ceasing bird feeding to reduce bird … Read more
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage is an Important Climate Solution
As the U.S. moves towards a neutral, or even negative, climate emissions economy, new technologies will become available to help achieve that goal. President Biden has certainly aimed high when … Read more
Incentives for Bringing Clean Energy to Coal Country Are a Good Idea
The Clean Energy Buildout Addressing climate change is a central piece of the President’s American Jobs Plan, and a key part of the strategy is supercharging federal investments in clean … Read more
A New Coalition Advances Equitable Climate Policy
Climate change-fueled disasters, from heatwaves to the increased spread of invasive species, threaten our communities, wildlife, and public lands. As President Biden and Congress chart a path towards a clean … Read more
Faith, Flora, and Friendship
Houses of worship have always been about more than religious practice. They serve as vital community hubs where people celebrate life events, engage in recreational activities, and join together to … Read more
Green Street Academy: Where are they now?
In May 2018, National Wildlife Federation and our partners broke ground on our large-scale green infrastructure project at Green Street Academy (GSA), a public charter school in Baltimore City. During … Read more
Building Infrastructure in the Era of Climate Change
“Infrastructure” is more than a Washington, D.C. buzzword. A well-funded infrastructure package has the potential to positively impact communities and wildlife around the country. In fact, infrastructure investments are crucial … Read more
