Conservation

The Bad River and the Great Lakes region face the same threat

The Bad River, or Maski-Sibi, that flows into Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin is endangered by Line 5. This is a pipeline of the Canadian oil company Enbridge Energy, that … Read more

Wind turbines on the Bishop Hill wind farm operate among the corn and soybean fields near Bishop Hill, Ill. Credit: USDA Photo by Preston Keres

The Future of Clean Energy is at Risk

Across the United States, federal funding for clean energy and climate projects has been paused, frozen, or cancelled entirely. This comes at a time when the country’s energy grid is … Read more

Early response to the Deep Horizon oil spill in the Gulf.

15 Years Later: Reflecting on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Legacy in the Gulf

This is the first of a three-part blog series highlighting 15 key takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and … Read more

Manatee credit: Gregory Sweeney

Ten National Wildlife Refuges That Need Our Support Most

When cold weather looms, hundreds of Florida manatees drift into Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, gathering around the warm springs that will keep them alive through winter. In this sanctuary, … Read more

The 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

Introducing the 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

The National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Education & Engagement (E&E) team is thrilled to introduce the 2025 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This dynamic group of 14 young leaders, ages 18-28, brings … Read more

Port of Hueneme

Community Spotlight: A Toxic Tour in Oxnard, California

As the Senior Environmental Justice Coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, I have engaged with a large number of environmental justice communities through our (currently paused) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance … Read more

Students gathered at NYC's Climate Clock to influence decision makers to include funding for climate education in the state budget. Credit: Cynthia Carris

NYC Students Hold Silent Vigil at Climate Clock for Climate Education

On March 26, 2025, an intergenerational group of New York City students gathered with educators at the Climate Clock in the city’s Union Square. The group included members of NWF’s Climate & Resilience Education … Read more

On the Hunt: Southern Resident Killer Whales Hunger for Vanishing Salmon

When Tahlequah—a Southern Resident killer whale who led the news when she carried her dead calf for 17 days in 2018—began carrying another dead calf earlier this year, it was … Read more

Weather is Warming, Look Out for Rattlers

Rattlesnakes are one of the most iconic groups of North American snakes due to the characteristic “rattle” found at the tip of their tails. Did you ever wonder what makes … Read more

Now is the time to strengthen, not rollback, environmental protections

Do you remember the growing hole in the earth’s ozone layer? Or acid rain? Do you remember when bald eagles were close to extinction because there were less than 500 … Read more