For years, the National Wildlife Federation has called on our leaders in Washington and coastal states to seize the abundant clean energy potential in the wind off our shores. Until December … Read more
New York
New York to Build Nation’s Second and Largest Offshore Wind Power Project
Today, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees voted to approve a contract for the South Fork Wind Farm, a 90 megawatt (MW) project that will produce enough … Read more
3 Reasons 2016 was America’s Best Year Ever for Offshore Wind Power
Without a doubt, 2016 will go down in history as a pivotal year in America’s energy story. Right now, for the first time ever, the strong consistent winds far offshore … Read more
Osprey Families of the Delaware River Basin
Now wrapped into this year’s Water Resources Development Act, the DRBCA and its critical conservation funding may finally have a chance to become law – and that means exciting things … Read more
America’s Next Energy Chapter Has Begun!
Updated August 8, 2016 A new clean energy chapter for America is beginning that will create tens of thousands of jobs while protecting our wildlife and communities from the dangers … Read more
Affiliate of the Week: Environmental Advocates of New York
In honor of our 80th Anniversary celebration throughout 2016, the National Wildlife Federation is recognizing each of our Affiliate Partners in a special “Affiliate of the Week” blog series that … Read more
Landmark Moment for Offshore Wind Power in New York
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced a competitive auction for more than 81,000 acres of federal waters for offshore wind energy development. She stated that “this is … Read more
Offshore Wind Supporters Brave the Cold and Call on NYC Mayor to Lead
It may have been freezing cold, but that was not going to stop us offshore wind power supporters with an important message to deliver! Yesterday, the National Wildlife Federation joined more than … Read more
New York Governor Points to Offshore Wind Power
New York has some of the greatest offshore wind power potential in the world. The Obama Administration continues to make federal Wind Energy Areas available for development all along the … Read more
