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
The Remarkable Wildlife of California’s National Wildlife Refuges
This week NWF is celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week. Wildlife refuges are some of the most important protected areas for wildlife in the country. In California, there’s no shortage of … Read more
Duck Stamp Act Passes Lame Duck Congress
More bucks for ducks! Wildlife conservation got a win today when the Senate passed the Federal Duck Stamp Act (H.R. 5069). The legislation simply raises the price of the Federal … Read more
12 Photos of Animals That Remind Us to Appreciate National Wildlife Refuges
I try to remember my camera when I go explore a National Wildlife Refuge, because they never disappoint. There’s an extensive list of species that depend on these lands for survival, … Read more
Celebrating 50 Years of American Wilderness
On September 3rd we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Wilderness Act and this week, folks in DC are continuing that celebration in the only way we … Read more
Coal Exports Travel Too Close to Our Wildlife and Iconic Places
Coal, once a keystone to the American identity, is having trouble staying competitive. With natural gas prices low and the demand for responsible energy options high, coal no longer has … Read more
The Government Shutdown and the Great Outdoors
Take a look at how the Government Shutdown is taking a toll on our wilderness and wildlife. For more, check out: What the Shutdown Means for Wildlife. Urge Congress to … Read more
Top 10 Ways the “Fiscal Cliff” Will Harm Wildlife Refuges
Hanging over the celebrations of Thanksgiving this year is the threat of severe funding cuts from the fast approaching “Fiscal Cliff.” The National Wildlife Refuge System – the largest system … Read more
Fall Elk Viewing on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
September marks the time of year when lush river bottoms along the Missouri River in north-central Montana are transformed into their annual splendor. In the late afternoon hours on the … Read more