Our wild and working public lands provide crucial habitat for wildlife and a space for people to connect to nature. Despite widespread support to keep public lands in public hands, … Read more
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Fall in Love with Wild America
In honor of Valentine’s Day, National Wildlife Federation staff members are sharing favorite wild places and hidden gems – from national parks to national forests to wildlife refuges. As naturalist … Read more
Over 500 Million Acres, One Job
Why does the head of a department sometimes humorously called “The Department of Everything Else” have such an important role? The answer comes down to this: you and I own … Read more
12 Gifts You Gave to Wildlife This Year
This past year, thoughtful, generous, and passionate National Wildlife Federation supporters like you helped give countless wildlife the freedom to be wild and thrive. Thank you! Please enjoy reading about … Read more
Calling on President-elect Trump to Stand with Wildlife
And there is still the potential for more gains, as President Obama considers rules to protect large areas of public land in the American West and adopt an Interior Department stream … Read more
A Win For Outdoor Recreation Marks a Win for Wildlife!
Doesn’t sound exciting? Wondering how that helps our land, water, air, and wildlife? Just bear with me. Much of outdoor recreation takes place on our public lands, which are also … Read more
Avett Brothers: This Land is Our Land
The earliest years of my life were spent growing up on a mountainside. They were years full of scrambling up hills, marveling at tadpoles, and hearing the earth beneath my feet … Read more
Energy Leases Canceled in Wildlife Habitat
The Interior Department has signed off on two decisions cancelling oil and gas leases on fish and wildlife habitat covering more than 70,000 acres. The areas affected — the Roan … Read more
An American Issue: Protecting Public Lands for Fish and Wildlife
It worked! Tens of thousands of Americans, plus 41 sporting and wildlife organizations joined in demanding that public lands stay in public hands. Politicians from both parties also listened – … Read more
Beyond Politics: Important Decisions for Wildlife Conservation
Take the pledge here to vote for candidates this Election Day who stand with wildlife! Confronting Climate Change A warming world stresses wildlife and their habitat. We’ve recently witnessed severe forest fires, … Read more
