As a mother, some of my fondest memories are of spending time with my children discovering nature. Watching them screech with delight when a fish grabs onto the hook of … Read more
Conservation
Montana supports Public Lands and Renewable Energy
Guest post by Hayley Connolly-Newman This week, Senator John Walsh signed on as co-sponsor of the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act (S. 279). This demonstrates several things to Montanans. … Read more
Right Whales Hold Their Seat at the Table while Offshore Wind Power Moves Forward in New England
As a wildlife advocate working to advance clean energy, I spend a lot of time talking about “looking forward.” Today, I welcome an opportunity to celebrate this moment, and even … Read more
Further Scientific Evidence of the Severity of Climate Change
Today marks the release of the Third National Climate Assessment (NCA), a significant report that underscores the potential gravity of climate change to our nation’s well-being. This extensively peer-reviewed report is … Read more
Time for the Senate to pass Shaheen-Portman – without Keystone XL
It’s ironic—on the same day a massive report is released detailing the increasingly severe impacts of climate change on the U.S., the Senate will likely sink a common-sense energy efficiency … Read more
7 Reasons to Protect America’s Waters
The Administration has published a proposal to restore Clean Water Act protections to America’s most vulnerable streams and wetlands. Unfortunately, this proposal is already coming under attack from the mining … Read more
Green School Challenge A Success
“We will persevere until every watt is watched!” proclaimed the 4th and 5th grade students in Brentwood Elementary School’s Environmental Club. Such is an example of the enthusiasm generated by a recent … Read more
International Migratory Bird Day is Around the Corner!
This May, celebrate International Migratory Bird Day! On May 10th, International Migratory Bird Day will aim to share the many ways that migratory birds matter to us and the earth. … 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
A Growing Chorus to Protect Wildlife from Tar Sands in New England
The chorus of concern in New England over a likely tar sands pipeline project that would be devastating for wildlife just keeps getting louder. On April 18, Republican Senator Kelly … Read more
