Conservation

Bison released at Fort Peck, MT

Amazing Photos and Video of the Return of Wild Bison to Tribal Lands

,  |  Mar 26, 2012

More than a century after they disappeared, wild bison once again roam Montana’s Northern Great Plains. On March 19, 2012, more than 60 bison were loaded onto trucks near Yellowstone … Read more

GUEST POST: On Fishing, Family and Fighting for the Future

,  |  Mar 25, 2012

Andy McDaniels is the National Sportsmen’s Outreach Coordinator for NWF’s Vanishing Paradise Campaign to restore the Mississippi River Delta. I am the past Executive Director for the Oklahoma Wildlife Federation, … Read more

NWF Report: Global Warming Will Mean Mental Shock And Adversity For Nearly 200 Million Americans

 |  Mar 24, 2012

In the past few weeks, an unprecedented wave of seasonally early tornadoes spread devastation across a dozen U.S. states. Media coverage and interviews around this leveling of towns, businesses and … Read more

GUEST POST: Dispelling Fear of the Phantom Bat

 |  Mar 24, 2012

Dianne Odegard is the Outreach Associate for Bat Conservation International, where she works on issues including education, public help, and bats in buildings. Mexican Free-Tailed Bats are one of the … Read more

Herding bison bound for release at Fort Peck, MT

Weekly News Roundup – March 23, 2012

, ,  |  Mar 23, 2012

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Tribes Welcome Home Yellowstone Bison March 21 – After … Read more

Of Puppies and Polar Bears

, ,  |  Mar 23, 2012

As we continue to celebrate National Wildlife Week it was also brought to my attention that today is National Puppy Day. For some of us, our love for wildlife is … Read more

Maryland Circle of Support for Offshore Wind

,  |  Mar 23, 2012

  In just a few short days, legislators in Annapolis will likely vote to determine if we transition to clean, renewable offshore wind energy or if we maintain the status … Read more

Moving People out of Floodplains to Protect Them and Wildlife

,  |  Mar 22, 2012

Rising Water At first the rains come as a light drizzle, tapping out a soothing melody on rooftops and windowpanes. Soon the tempo quickens to a loud drum beat of … Read more

Oiled White Pelican on Bay Jimmy in Louisiana

NWF Tour Finds BP Oil Still Soaking Louisiana Marshes, Menacing Wildlife

,  |  Mar 22, 2012

The National Wildlife Federation this week led a boat trip to Louisiana marshes hit hard by the Gulf oil disaster. The trip made depressingly clear that while national attention has … Read more

Sustainable Development key at APEC Symposium on Human Capital Policies for Green Growth & Employment

,  |  Mar 22, 2012

The U.S. Department of Education this week hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Human Capital Policies for Green Growth and Employment Project Symposium. I had the pleasure to participate as an observer … Read more