Maryland is famous for its wetlands, delicious seafood, and unique biodiversity, all thanks to the Chesapeake Bay. With over 3,000 miles of coastline, the Free State is the third most … Read more
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Where is Everyone? Growing the Next Generation Outdoors
The drumbeat of news about kids in nature is bad – childhood has largely moved inside, screen time use is at an all-time high (and has real consequences), unstructured playtime … Read more
Endangered Species Day: Climate Change Threatens Wildlife
Climate change and business as usual could threaten 1 in 6 plant and animal species with extinction. Last month a study published in Science by Mark Urban found an accelerating extinction risk due … Read more
Marylanders Ask Elected Officials for Clean Energy
Hundreds of Marylanders rallied in Annapolis, Maryland last week to show their support for the Clean Energy Advancement Act. The National Wildlife Federation and members of the Maryland Climate Coalition joined … Read more
Support Clean Water for Maryland’s Wildlife
Whether you are interested in Maryland’s wildlife because you love the sight of a bald eagle against the winter sky or because picking blue crabs is the best way to … Read more
Marylanders Rally on First Day of General Assembly Session to Double State’s Clean Energy Goals
On the cold morning of January 14th, the first day of Maryland’s General Assembly, the National Wildlife Federation, our partners in the Maryland Climate Coalition, and other clean energy supporters … Read more
Phone Calls for Endangered Sea Turtles
Every year, when water temperatures warm, endangered loggerhead sea turtles visit Maryland’s coast and the Chesapeake Bay. They often return to the same feeding area each year and in between … Read more
More Pollution for Chesapeake Blue Crabs?
After showing signs of a big comeback, blue crab numbers in the Chesapeake Bay are plummeting. This crustacean with sapphire-tinted claws is very sensitive to environmental and habitat changes—and officials were … Read more
Climate Plan Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind Power’s American Debut
On Tuesday, President Obama presented a series of strategies to move us toward an energy future that capitalizes on clean and renewable sources and leaves behind our heavy dependence on … Read more
