Environmental Justice

March on Washington, National Mall and Memorial Parks, 1963.

Honor the Legacy of Dr. King by Standing Up for Voting Rights

A healthy environment relies on a healthy democracy, where everyone can access the sacred right to vote and have that vote counted. That’s why the National Wildlife Federation is joining … Read more

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A Day On, Not a Day Off

Back in 2002, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was gaining momentum as the first of its kind service holiday, and it was dubbed nationwide as “A Day On, Not a … Read more

Rusty crawfish in stream

How to help advance climate equity? Build (and use) a better mapping tool

The COVID-19 pandemic was just one of many crises we dealt with in 2021, and continue to deal with. Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, drought — in 2021, more than 40 … Read more

Spawning salmon and incredible fall colors at Icicle Creek in central Washington.

Climate, Wildlife, and Justice in the Build Back Better Act

In November 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, a sweeping legislative package that would enact a broad range of items including transformational investments in climate … Read more

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New Flood Resilience Report Highlights Risk at the Community Level

Changing environmental conditions — including increased impacts from climate change-driven sea level rise, land subsidence, and more — all factor into a community’s risk of flooding. More and more areas … Read more

sea turtle released into wild

COP26: A Pivotal Moment for the U.S. and Climate

Among all the heightened bustle and activity of climate action since President Biden took office this year is the United Nations 26th annual Climate Change Conference, or COP26. Postponed until … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlights: Rebeca Villegas

This Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Latinx, Hispanic, and Multicultural Employee Resource Group at National Wildlife Federation are coming together to share our stories — in our own words. … Read more

Honoring Latin American Environmental Defenders

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx, Hispanic, and Multicultural Employee Resource Group (ERG) at National Wildlife Federation would like to reflect and honor some of the lives of … Read more

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlights: Kasandra Richardson

This Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Latinx, Hispanic, and Multicultural Employee Resource Group at National Wildlife Federation are coming together to share our stories — in our own words. … Read more

forest fire on mountain

Unnatural Disasters Story 3.0

In the midst of a historic summer of wildfire, drought, and extreme heat, the National Wildlife Federation has released the third iteration of Unnatural Disasters, an interactive story map that … Read more