June nineteenth marks the day official enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation outlawing slavery reached Texas in 1865, two years after the formal signing of the Proclamation. This day holds special … Read more
Environmental Justice
A “Warrior of Justice” on the Long Road to Recognition
Washington state finally recognizes the legacy of Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually tribal elder who championed tribal treaty rights and environmental protection. It marks a long-awaited shift in our collective … Read more
WildSTEM Partnership Elevates Equity and Inclusion in the Environmental Field
The National Wildlife Federation and The Links, Incorporated (The Links) are celebrating another year of a groundbreaking partnership focused on promoting youth engagement around gardening, wildlife conservation, and career preparation … Read more
A New Coalition Advances Equitable Climate Policy
Climate change-fueled disasters, from heatwaves to the increased spread of invasive species, threaten our communities, wildlife, and public lands. As President Biden and Congress chart a path towards a clean … Read more
Doubling Down for Common Ground
Promoting clean energy, investing in 21st-century transportation solutions, supporting the long-term sustainability of farmland, and finding meaningful strategies to support salmon recovery are just a few of the items Oregon … Read more
Special Sauce: The Detroit Sugarbush Project
A unique partnership between the National Wildlife Federation, the city of Detroit, and local advocacy groups has created the nation’s largest urban sugarbush in sprawling Rouge Park, connecting youth in … Read more
A Statement from Our Chief Executive Officer
Today’s welcome guilty verdict is another reminder that our work as a conservation organization is fundamentally incomplete while any injustice prevails. Read more
Fifth Annual NWF EcoCareers Conference: More Speakers, More Sessions, More Opportunities
The National Wildlife Federation hosted its fifth annual virtual EcoCareers Conference on April 7–8, 2021 to help high school and college students, as well as early-career professionals, plan and prepare … Read more
The Importance of Federal Land Management for Western Wildlife
Western wildlife, such as elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn—even pygmy rabbits, depend on healthy public lands for food, shelter, mating, and survival. When these lands are mismanaged or degraded, wildlife populations … Read more
Two Women Leading the Fight for Clean Water
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, the leadership and advocacy of two women honored this year with the National Wildlife Federation’s Ohio Women in Conservation Award can serve … Read more
