The Clean Air Act, passed in 1970 as a response to the increasingly deadly smog and air pollution that blanketed cities across the country, is one of the most significant … Read more
People and Wildlife
Three Unexpected Places to Find Refuge in Nature Near Denver, Colorado
Colorado is known for its sweeping landscapes, recreational opportunities, and iconic wildlife. Any visitor or resident who is online searching for, “Things to do in Colorado,” is soon inundated with … Read more
Kentucky Wins in Environmental Protections Campaign
A dangerous model bill is spreading across state legislatures nationwide, threatening waterways, wildlife, and public health by tying the hands of state regulators—making it extremely difficult to respond to water … Read more
Fighting Toxic “Forever Chemicals” on Our Farms
PFAS are toxic, nearly indestructible chemicals found in cookware, firefighting foam, and sewage waste. They’re poisoning farms, wildlife, and drinking water, threatening the livelihood and cultures of fishers and hunters. … Read more
Behind the Scenes of Conservation: The Role of Conservation Technical Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs that help farmers, ranchers, and foresters implement practices that protect soils, water and wildlife. In fact, in 2023 … Read more
Connecting to Wild Florida and the Gulf in an Era of Climate Change
Florida has always been a land of profound changes. Seas have naturally risen and fallen over thousands of years, greatly expanding and contracting the peninsula. A key difference now is … Read more
Monarch Heroes: Taking Flight Beyond the School Grounds and into the Community
On March 17th, Mexican officials announced a 64% increase from the previous year in the overwintering monarch butterfly population in Mexico—the largest population in seven years!! How do researchers know … Read more
What in the Hellbender?
Endangered Species Day this year falls on May 15, 2026. In 2006 the U.S. Congress designated the third Friday in May as Endangered Species Day (ESD). ESD spotlights and advances … Read more
Wildlife Gardening Can Provide Mental Health Benefits, Too!
May is both Garden for Wildlife® Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! To celebrate these two important causes, we’ve pulled together 6 ways your garden can help support mental health. … Read more
The Farm Bill and Wildlife: Why This Policy Moment Matters
Do you remember back in 2018, when the world watched the historic Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the highly anticipated royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, or the record-breaking premiere … Read more
