A rule announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) undermines the very existence of many of the habitats that birds like the whooping crane need to survive. The … Read more
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A Wild Year for the Whooping Crane
The whooping crane is one of North America’s most majestic birds. Standing five feet tall, with a seven-foot wingspan, the bird’s snow white plumage, black legs, and red spot on … Read more
5 Endangered Species That Depend On Public Lands
These places we love are all of those things, but they are also places created to protect and restore wildlife. Our national parks, wildlife refuges and other wild public lands … Read more
Nebraska Court Decision Means Time to Reject Keystone XL Has Arrived
The time to reject Keystone XL has arrived. Last spring, the Administration put a decision on the pipeline on hold until a legal issue over the route in Nebraska was … Read more
From Pristine Bird Haven to Toxic Trap: Canada’s Tar Sands Threaten New England Birds
When Americans talk about tar sands, one of the most pernicious and devastating industrial undertakings the world has ever seen, those lucky enough not to have a pipeline running through … Read more
Reject and Protect: Native Tribes and Ranchers rally against the Keystone Pipeline
This Saturday, thousands of cowboys, Native Americans, environmental activists and concerned citizens took to the streets of D.C. in protest of the Keystone XL pipeline. This rally and march was … Read more
40 Years of Success Protecting Endangered Species & Other Wildlife in Our Backyards
2013 is the 40th anniversary of two important moments in wildlife conservation history. In 1973, Congress enacted and President Nixon signed into law the Endangered Species Act. The ESA has … Read more
Photo of the Day: Whooping Crane Chase
Photo by Tom Blandford See more of Tom Blandford’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo … Read more
Photo of the Day: Side by Side
Pair of Whooping Cranes Photo by Flickr member tomblandford See more of tomblandford’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to … Read more
Speak Up for Cranes on Facebook Today
You’ve emailed. You’ve called. You’ve written Letters to the Editor to your local papers. You’ve turned out for hearings and rallies. Now, your voice is needed again to protect wildlife … Read more
