The diamond darter (Crystallaria cincotta), a tiny fish that has faced serious threats, will now be protected under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced late … Read more
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Looking Out for Bicknell’s Thrushes in New Hampshire and Beyond
Despite closing down in 1984, the Mittersill Ski Area in New Hampshire’s White Mountains never stopped attracting skiers. Wooed by the challenging terrain, these adventure seekers risked getting injured or … Read more
Seaford School District Celebrates Its First Schoolyard Habitat
This is a guest post by Margo McDonough of Delaware Nature Society. “What’s the name of the river here in your community?” asked Frank Piorko, director of Delaware Department of … Read more
Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Wild Salmon and Bristol Bay
Come to Alaska this summer and join National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska affiliate, the Renewable Resources Foundation, for Salmonstock—a three-day music and arts festival celebrating Bristol Bay, wild salmon and the … Read more
NWF and Its Allies Urge Lawmakers to Restore Hawaiian Monk Seal Funding
National Wildlife Federation and Conservation Council for Hawai‘i joined forces recently with the Marine Conservation Institute and key Hawaiian community, cultural and conservation organizations to send a letter to federal … Read more
Conservation Council for Hawai‘i Named NWF Affiliate of the Year
At its annual meeting in March, National Wildlife Federation honored Conservation Council for Hawai‘i (CCH) as its Affiliate of the Year. At the forefront of major campaigns to help recover … Read more
Understanding Our “New” Climate Threat: Ocean Acidification
A passionate advocate for the ocean, John Racanelli serves as CEO of the National Aquarium, where he immerses himself in pursuing the aquarium’s nonprofit mission to inspire conservation of the … Read more
Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on New Jersey’s Birds
This is a guest post by Eric Stiles of New Jersey Audubon Society. As New Jersey was very literally in the eye of the storm, Hurricane Sandy’s impact upon the … Read more
