Mountain pine beetles have devastated nearly 7 million acres of pine forests in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota since 1996. And, that pales in comparison to the more than 40 … Read more
Conservation
Keep Anti-Wildlife Riders Out of the Budget
Right now, the U.S. Senate is starting to debate on the Budget Resolution for the next fiscal year, which demonstrates what our priorities are as a country. But, as in … Read more
Protecting Florida’s Manatees from Harmful “Red Tide”
Basking in the south Florida sun, a skimboarder turned to my friends on the beach and eloquently stated, “Bro, your girls are getting eaten by manatees.” While those who know … Read more
Trees, Wildlife and Water – Celebrate National Wildlife Week
Yesterday I wrote about trees and National Wildlife Week for the National Aquarium’s WATERblog. Trees have a complex and dynamic relationship with water that impacts wildlife and habitats. Here’s an excerpt: … Read more
Keystone XL – The Linchpin for Future Tar Sands Growth
The tar sands industry knows that KXL is their best hope for a dramatic expansion. Hear it in their own words. Read more
Memo to BP: End the Blame Game, Restore the Gulf
It took BP 87 days to cap the well gushing from a mile beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, in an area known as the Macondo prospect. For months, BP shirked … Read more
Take Action for Wildlife and Plant a Tree!
Spring is the perfect time to get outside and help local wildlife. This year, National Wildlife Federation is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of National Wildlife Week by calling all students — … Read more
