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Invisible but Not Make-Believe: the Real Threat of Mercury to Kids

 |  Jun 8, 2011

I’m not ashamed to admit it: when I was a child, I ate paint chips.  Something about the sweetness of the lead and the crunchiness of the chip proved irresistible … Read more

Eco-Schools: A Tale of Three Countries

, ,  |  Jun 6, 2011

    The global dimensions pathway guides students to make connections to the global community, to learn about and respect the cultures and environmental issues facing countries around the world.  … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – June 3, 2011

, ,  |  Jun 3, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: June is Great Outdoors Month! June 3, … Read more

Which Photo Wins? You Decide!

 |  Jun 1, 2011

This year’s National Wildlife Photo Contest launched with a lot of new features, but what I’m most excited about is the ability for everyone to share and vote for their … Read more

Working for Wildlife: Follow NWF Activities All Over the Country

 |  Jun 1, 2011

Field Highlights: You Gotta Have Standards After weeks of phone calls, email alerts and social media announcements, the EPA public hearings finally took place.  What was all the fuss about? … Read more

Takoma Park Community Habitat Ceremony

Takoma Park Becomes Maryland’s First Certified Community Wildlife Habitat

,  |  May 31, 2011

On May 22, 2011, I had the pleasure of attending Takoma Park, Maryland’s celebration of their certification as Maryland’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat™. The celebration took place at Spring … Read more

Public Demands Mercury-Free Fish at Pa. EPA Hearing

 |  May 26, 2011

A wave of fishermen, moms, doctors, scientists, and even industry representatives spoke out in support of EPA’s new rule makings that would limit over 90% of mercury from being emitted … Read more

Community Wildlife Habitat Program Surges Past 50

, ,  |  May 26, 2011

As we near the end of Garden for Wildlife month, I want to shine a spotlight on the neighborhoods, towns, cities and counties around the country that are providing habitat … Read more

Has Your Governor Submitted a Great Outdoors Month Proclamation?

,  |  May 24, 2011

America’s extensive and diverse outdoor spaces are a source of great national pride, and we have long strived to protect them for future generations. Great Outdoors Month highlights the benefits … Read more

EPA’s Lisa Jackson Talks Mercury Limits on the Daily Show

 |  May 23, 2011

EPA’s Lisa Jackson discussed the proposed mercury and air toxic standards with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. “Environmentalism is not a spectator sport. You actually have to stand up … Read more