Conservation

University at Albany Certifies as a National Wildlife Federation Plastics Reduction Partner

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is excited to award the University at Albany the Plastics Reduction Partner Bronze level certification for their efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus. The University … Read more

WildSTEM Is Blooming

With Links chapters all over the country and a few outside of the U.S., WildSTEM has been blooming since 2019. Check out part one of this blog to understand the … Read more

WildSTEM is Winning!

What is WildSTEM?  “WildSTEM” is a term coined by The Links, Incorporated, under the leadership of National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Board Member, Dr. Mamie Parker, and the former LINKS-STEMREADY National … Read more

“Think Global, Act Local”: 3 Lessons Learned from our Community Wildlife Habitat™ Leaders

“Think globally, act locally” has been a bedrock value in environmentalism since it was introduced in similar terms by Patrick Geddes over a century ago. Time and time again, we … Read more

Road Salts and Deicers: How to Safely Salt for Humans and Wildlife

When winter weather hits, road salt feels like a small miracle. A quick sprinkle on sidewalks and driveways can turn dangerous ice into safer footing, and for many of us, … Read more

Data Centers Are Stress-Testing the Grid: Communities and Wildlife are Feeling the Pressure

Data centers are expected to make up nearly half of U.S. electricity demand growth by 2030. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital services expand rapidly, the U.S. is confronting a … Read more

Defunding the Future: Plan to Lower Emissions Loses Federal Support

Look outside and you’ll see the building blocks of modern society—our sidewalks, streets, hospitals, and homes are made using a variety of materials, including cement. In fact, concrete—made using cement—is … Read more

The National Wildlife Refuge System: Protecting A Conservation Success Story

When it comes to protecting wildlife and the outdoor experiences Americans cherish, few conservation efforts have been more successful than the National Wildlife Refuge System. Spanning more than 850 million … Read more

Let Us Rejoice in Rivers that Flow Through Us All

Rivers are sacred things, all the more important and sublime in a watery land like Florida. Rivers connect our present to our past, connect our swamps and wetlands to our … Read more

Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units: The Backbone of U.S. Wildlife Conservation

Steelhead—a rainbow trout known for its long migrations—is an anglers’ prize. In Idaho, the iconic species supports popular sport fisheries, drawing anglers from around the world and bringing in hundreds … Read more