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
Northeast Regional Center
NWF Launches New Wildlife Camera Project
This spring, the National Wildlife Federation’s Northeast Regional Center is launching a new project to engage communities around the importance of conserving riparian corridors for people and wildlife. Using wildlife … Read more
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
Coastal Dunes: Building a Stronger Coastline
On your way to the beach, have you ever walked on a boardwalk that spans a dune? Maybe it was a blistering summer day and you burned your bare feet … 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
Great Year for Greenpoint Eco-Schools
As 2016 comes to a close, the teams of Brooklyn’s four Greenpoint Eco-Schools are celebrating a year of great progress! The dedicated team of Sustainability Coaches across PS 31, PS … Read more
It’s tough being a menhaden
To start, nobody can really agree on what to call them. The name menhaden comes from a Native American word that means “he who fertilizes”. They’ve been called American sardines … Read more
Restoring Native Dunes to Protect Communities and Wildlife
In an attempt to combat these climate-driven hazards, the City of Newburyport has been working closely with staff from the National Wildlife Federation’s Northeast Regional Center over the past two years … Read more
Students Are Growing a Wild NYC to Help Pollinators
Sadly, both native and domestic pollinators, like the honeybee, are in decline in the U.S. and abroad, threatening global agricultural markets valued at $577 billion. Culprits include habitat loss and … Read more
Making Moves: Canada Lynx in Vermont
This year has brought exciting insight into the distribution of Canada lynx in the Green Mountain State. Having predominantly only been observed in the northeastern-most portion of the state, biologists now have … Read more
