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Save State and Tribal Wildlife Grants!

Wildlife Facts | Apr 5, 2011

When I think of conservation successes, I think of the bald eagle. While the Endangered Species Act was critical for the eagle’s recovery, we also need to thank the … Read more

Victory for Bighorn Sheep

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Mar 3, 2011

National Wildlife Federation’s continuing efforts to protect bighorn sheep have scored a major victory. Read more

EPA Holds Clean Air Act Listening Sessions

Conservation, Environmental Justice, Get Outside | Feb 15, 2011

The National Wildlife Federation was one of several groups testifing yesterday in support of the Environmental Protection Agency taking reasonable action to reduce carbon pollution. The “listening session” is one … Read more

Going Green on Campuses of Color

Students and Nature | Oct 11, 2010

Minority-serving campuses have unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to sustainability. The United Negro College Fund’s Building Green Initiative supports Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges to make their facilities more sustainable. At the Associate for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s 2010 Summit, leaders from several institutions gave insight into strategies for achieving the goals of the Building Green Initiative: namely, increasing the number of LEED certified buildings and the number of ACUPCC signatories on those campuses. Read more

Moose and Caribou Numbers Drop from Tar Sands Production

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Oct 8, 2010

Yesterday’s industry-led tour of Suncor’s operations, and a visit to the First Nations town of Fort McKay, gave our delegation varied perspectives on the enormity of the industry Read more

Video – Tar Sands Bring Misery to Alberta Residents

Conservation | Oct 6, 2010

Felice Stadler filed this dispatch while on a tour of tar sands producing Alberta, Canada. National Wildlife Federation is working to slow production of tar sands fuels in Alberta. Tar … Read more

Tribal Representatives Meet With Senators

Conservation, Get Outside | Mar 29, 2010

On March 22nd and 23rd, more than 30 tribal leaders and representatives from across the country gathered in our nation’s capital to assert the importance of comprehensive climate and clean … Read more

Tribal Leaders Address Climate Impacts, Clean Energy Bill

Conservation | Nov 9, 2009

PHOTO: (from left) Mike Williams, chairman of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico; Jerry Pardilla, executive director of the National Tribal Environmental Council; and John Echohawk, executive director … Read more

Mining Around a “Grand” American Treasure

Conservation | Oct 29, 2009

The development of uranium mining around the Grand Canyon has been a tug of war between mining companies, local residents and government agencies. While visitors to the Grand Canyon area … Read more

Navajo Nation Forms Green Jobs Commission

Conservation | Jul 22, 2009

The Navajo Nation Council recognizes they need to diversify their economy and address profound joblessness. Green jobs look promising. High Country News reports: “The Council passed the legislation by a … Read more

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