Conservation

Grand Isle Volunteers: Restoring Some Hope at A Gulf Oil Disaster’s “Ground Zero”

 |  Jun 26, 2011

On Saturday, June 25th, hope itself visited Grand Isle, Louisiana in the form of a dedicated corps of volunteers. Their job: to take on the seemingly impossible task of restoring some … Read more

Media Proves Gore Right on Climate Coverage

 |  Jun 23, 2011

Al Gore’s Rolling Stone essay spent four times as much space comparing the news media to pro wrestling referees than it did urging President Obama to act on the climate crisis. So what did media coverage of Gore’s piece exclusively focus on? Read more

Gulf Restoration Tour Finishes on a High Note!

 |  Jun 23, 2011

405 Volunteers + 3,240 Hours of Hard Labor = Tireless Dedication and Commitment to the Gulf’s Precious Places. While BBQs, beach outings, and parades were in full swing Memorial Day … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – June 23, 2011

 |  Jun 23, 2011

National Wildlife Federation’s offices are closed tomorrow, so here is an early a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Keystone XL Pipeline Bill Passes House Committee June 23, … Read more

Otter in Yellowstone National Park

Weakening the Clean Water Act Would Be Otter Nonsense

, ,  |  Jun 22, 2011

River otters may now be at risk from recent Supreme Court decisions. Act now to restore the Clean Water Act. Read more

On-Campus Organizing: Lessons Learned From My Power Shift Experience

,  |  Jun 22, 2011

Guest Post by Campus Ecology Fellow 2011 Casey Wojtalewicz Power Shift is two months in the past, and I feel it’s a good time to reflect on what the event meant … Read more

Leaders vs. followers– Coal-burning utilities have technology, resources and ability to reduce toxic pollution

 |  Jun 21, 2011

Today the Center for American Progress released a report “Mercury Falling: Many Power Plants Already Have Equipment to Slash Mercury, Toxic Contamination” and held an event with a panel to … Read more

Climate Capsule: Clean Air Act, Tool to Tackle Climate

 |  Jun 21, 2011

Happy Summer Solstice from the Climate Capsule! This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week:  Supreme Court Rules on Climate Science Quote: Jeremy Symons, NWF Senior VP, Conservation & Education Economic … Read more

What If There Be No Goose Music?

, , ,  |  Jun 20, 2011

Aldo Leopold shared his concern for the future of his children in his renowned essay “Goose Music,” which first appeared in his classic book A Sand County Almanac: “I hope … Read more

Working for Wildlife: Follow NWF Activities All Over the Country

,  |  Jun 20, 2011

Field Highlights: Sportsmen Show Support for Clean Air Act Last week over 300 Sportsmen groups nationwide sent a letter to congress urging them to protect the Clean Air Act.  The letter … Read more