If you love paddling, swimming or just walking along the banks of creeks and rivers like I do, you are probably familiar with the head-turning chatter of the Belted Kingfisher … Read more
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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
Celebrating Women in Conservation: Cindy Dunn
In recognition of Women’s History Month, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Women in Conservation. The state of Pennsylvania has a great tradition of women in conservation including the founder of … 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
It’s for the Birds! Certifying Baltimore as a Community Habitat
For years Baltimore has been known as Birdland and now, we can make it official. Baltimore plans to B’More Wild, and bird-friendly, by becoming certified as an NWF Community Wildlife … 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
Virginia’s Impacted Communities Speak Out at Lobby Day
The United States Senate recently voted on legislation related to climate change. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine of my home state of Virginia stood with the majority of their … Read more
The Most Important Animals You May Never Notice
When you peer through the surface of your local stream, you may not notice the mussels burrowed in the rocks. These aquatic workhorses are key to keeping our streams and … Read more
Saving the Delaware River Basin
Can you see yourself relaxing in the Chesapeake Bay or a river on a hot summer’s day: the way the water gently nudges your feet and toes while you’re lounging … Read more
