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Taking a Visit to the Other West Virginia, Where the Mountains No Longer Stand

,  |  Apr 1, 2011

I’ve lived in the Washington, DC area for nearly 15 years, and having the beautiful mountains of West Virginia so close to my backyard has been a saving grace. How … Read more

In Pursuit of Passion: From Corporate Chief to Cancer Advocate

 |  Mar 30, 2011

The is the next interiew in the series “In Pursuit of Passion.” I have met many interesting people on my travels as Executive Vice President of National Wildlife Federation.  In this … Read more

Sportsmen Speak Out: Air Pollution Threatens Hunting and Fishing Traditions

 |  Mar 23, 2011

    Findings from a new NWF report are hitting sportsmen and women close to home. The report highlights a number of wildlife species important to hunters and anglers that … Read more

Help Defend the Safety Net of Protections for Endangered Wildlife

,  |  Mar 16, 2011

Proposals in Congress to remove the safety net of protection for endangered wildlife are flying around fast and furious.
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Representative Barton Defends Big Oil Yet Again

,  |  Mar 11, 2011

In an interview with ABC this week, Representative Barton – you may recall him as the man who apologized to BP after they spilled millions of gallons of oil into … Read more

No Child Left Inside- Be Out There!

,  |  Mar 4, 2011

No Child Left Inside How often do kids spend time outdoors in unstructured play? Not too often nowadays. If you think your kids are getting that outdoor time at school, … Read more

Finding Unity in Environmental Lobby Day

 |  Mar 1, 2011

Over five hundred citizens gathered at the Washington State Capitol on February 15th for the 20th annual Environmental Lobby Day. They came together with the common purpose of expressing to … Read more

All Hands on Deck! Calling One and All to Volunteer in the Gulf!

,  |  Feb 25, 2011

Dreaming of taking your certified backyard habitat to the next level? Join me and National Wildlife Federation’s dedicated volunteer taskforce in restoring acres of critical marsh habitat in the Gulf of Mexico!  … Read more

Ohio activists rally for clean air

Taking It To The Streets

, ,  |  Feb 25, 2011

NWF and Ohio clean air advocates from across the state gathered outside the Columbus, Ohio office of Congressman Steve Stivers this week to protest his recent vote to decimate the … Read more

In Pursuit of Passion: Change Starts at Home Over Dinner

 |  Feb 24, 2011

I first met Laurie David 20 years ago when she was living in New York City.  Since then she  has become a force for change.  As part of my series on passion, I interviewed … Read more