The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may abandon its obligation to address climate pollution by rejecting decades of sound science. The 2009 Endangerment Finding is the EPA’s own determination that greenhouse … Read more
People and Wildlife
Permitting Pollution Jeopardizes Clean Water
We all need clean water—whether that’s for drinking, washing, swimming, or fishing. Without access to abundant, clean water, we can’t grow food, trust the water that comes out of our … Read more
Having Our Trees and Planting Them Too
The National Wildlife Federation’s Trees for Wildlife™ program works with communities, schools, municipalities, and other local organizations to plant native trees across the country. With support from donors, NWF is … Read more
Clean Air—and Science—is Under Attack
I live in the pristine mountains of Vermont. As a distance runner and someone who loves the outdoors, good air quality is something I’ve always taken for granted. Until recently. … Read more
Defending the Conservation Science that Safeguards Wildlife, Water, and Communities
The conservation science and programs that protect our nation’s wildlife, air, and water have faced unprecedented threats over recent months. Federal agencies are facing deep funding cuts, closures, and the … Read more
Wading in Water, Sharing Common Ground: Conservation Lessons from Beavers
You can’t stroll far in the Beartooth Wildlife Management Area in Montana without bumping into signs of beavers. In addition to snacking on the cattails, they had chewed away at … Read more
The Latest Congressional Threat to Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for the management of more than 245 million acres of our nation’s public lands. Much of this land is managed through detailed … Read more
Twenty Years After Katrina, Hurricane Highway Still Awaits Restoration
Like thousands of other people who wanted to help, I moved to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi coast. I watched the aftermath of Katrina … Read more
Understanding the Benefits of Prescribed Fire
There’s an unfortunate misconception about the role of forest fires, with the public fearing the natural disaster’s potential for destruction, displacement, and disruption. However, while large wildfires can certainly be … Read more
Why Science and Storytelling Matter More Than Ever for Prescribed Fire
In today’s changing climate, prescribed fire is more than just a land management technique. It’s a lifeline for our forests, grasslands, and wildlife. But despite its benefits, prescribed fire continues … Read more
