Conservation outreach professionals are tasked with the challenge of not only clearly explaining conservation programs but also personally connecting with farmers. This combination of technical skills and personal communication skills … Read more
Conservation
The Wonder of the Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains and HB 4134
On the edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon, I found myself surrounded by forests of firs and pine criss-crossed by mountain streams and dotted … Read more
Building hope, organizing communities, and strategic planning on Florida’s Coast
Anyone who has the fortitude to follow the news these days has concluded that climate solutions are not currently coming from leaders in Tallahassee, Florida or Washington, D.C. It is … Read more
Oil and Gas Mandates Could Reshape Colorado’s Public Lands and Wildlife
When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed last year, its sheer size and complexity made it difficult to grasp the full scope of its consequences. Months later, the … Read more
Complex Challenges Require Multi-Faceted Solutions
Where we started… In 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for federal, state, and local conservation and advocacy organizations across the United States to convene to address America’s degrading natural … Read more
Happy Manatee Appreciation Day!
Manatees have always held a special place in my heart. My love for these mammals started when my elementary school teacher and I adopted one through Save the Manatee Club … Read more
Tolchester Marina Enters a New Era
The National Wildlife Federation and Tolchester Marina are excited to announce the start of a new endeavor together thanks to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: reimagining the … Read more
Advanced Nuclear Energy: Impacts and Considerations
Energy demand in the United States is rapidly rising, and electricity use from data centers is growing just as quickly. By 2030, data centers are projected to consume more electricity … Read more
90 Years of Giving Voice to Place and Speaking for Wildlife—Happy Birthday NWF!
As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Florida Wildlife Federation, I’m reflecting on these two occasions for celebration and reflection—two opportunities to observe … Read more
Teaching Collegiate Students the ‘Why’ behind Prescribed Burning
Higher education is an essential component of natural resource careers. However, it’s one thing to learn in the classroom; it’s another to get outside. For the next generation of fire … Read more
