Conservation

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Efforts Underway to Restore Longleaf Pine at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is launching a new project with the National Wildlife Federation’s Southeast Forestry team in Georgia to conduct longleaf pine ecosystem restoration. This initiative is one … Read more

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Wires and Wildlife: Transmission Development and Western Migratory Species Report

Across the western U.S., many wildlife species rely on seasonal habitats and the ability to migrate between these habitats, to reproduce, survive, and thrive. This includes ungulates (hooved mammals) such … Read more

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BOEM Leases Four Areas in the Gulf of Maine for Floating Offshore Wind Development

On October 29, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) successfully held the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine. Of the eight areas that BOEM offered … Read more

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Washington’s Forests and Wildlife Need You to Vote NO on I-2117

“NWF is proud to join our Washington state affiliate, Conservation Northwest, to oppose Washington Initiative-2117. Attacks on state climate laws will make our efforts to address the climate crisis even … Read more

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Hurricane Helene Highlights Appalachia’s Rising Flood Risk

The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to unfold across the southeastern U.S. More than 200 lives lost, homes and businesses and critical infrastructure destroyed, tens of thousands still without power, … Read more

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Wildlife Management Should Be Guided by Science, Not the Ballot Box

There has been a troubling trend in recent years in which activists try to turn wildlife management over to voters at the ballot box. The problem with these misguided measures … Read more

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Climate Education Takes Center Stage at Climate Week NYC 2024

This year at Climate Week NYC (September 22-29, 2024) National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and its partners collaborated to address climate education through a series of events that engaged educators, student … Read more

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How Fallen Leaves Support Moths and Butterflies

Amid the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot lies a hidden ecosystem where moths and butterflies find shelter and sustenance. While it might seem like clutter to some, this layer of … Read more

QUIZ: Ocean Plastic Pollution

National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG for a campaign highlighting vulnerable and endangered species. This week, during Climate Week, LG Electronics unveiled the Galápagos Sea Lion, a marine mammal … Read more

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A Win for Florida’s Threatened State Parks

Last month the hard work of hundreds of thousands of citizens paid off. If you have already spoken up for Florida’s State Parks, relax and enjoy this victory in round … Read more