People and Wildlife

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Colorado Wildlife & Communities Would Benefit from Proposition 137

There are many measures on the Colorado ballot right now, but there’s only one focused on dedicated funding to mitigate the effects of drought and wildfire across the state. Proposition … Read more

Listening to the Fakahatchee Jam: At Play in the Wildest Place East of the Mississippi River

Florida is an interesting place, existing at a crossroads of incredible development and population growth while still having profound and incredible biodiversity. Florida’s Nature Coast, Everglades National Park and Fakahatchee … Read more

Securing Colorado’s Rich Outdoor Heritage: Amendment 83

The National Wildlife Federation was founded in 1936, largely by the will of hunters and anglers who were fed up with widespread habitat degradation, wildlife populations dwindling, and politicians who … Read more

Finding Home Again in Florida’s Changing Climate with a Hammock and Hope

I bought a hammock just a while back. A normal thing to do, all things considered, but the real importance was what it symbolized for me—recreating home and finding resilience … Read more

California’s Prop 45: Vote No on Fast-Tracking Pollution & Habitat Destruction

The LeConte’s thrasher has always been elusive—its pale plumage blends into the desert landscapes it calls home. But the sand-colored songbird is growing even more difficult to spot. Its population … Read more

How Data Center Development is Shaping Rural America’s Farmlands

Why Farmland Has become a Target for Data Center Development Data center electricity demand is projected to double by 2027, while data centers’ land needs are expected to triple in … Read more

Celebrating National Public Lands Month with Passion, Spirit, and Voice

Happy National Public Lands Month! The effort to celebrate, conserve, protect and enhance our public lands culminates with National Public Lands Day on September 26th. This month, I am hopeful … Read more

A Lively Landscape for Birds and Wildlife: The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a gem of the Pacific Northwest, located just off Interstate 5 and a short drive from Portland, Oregon. Wetlands, grasslands, and forests come together … Read more

Small Potholes, Big Impact

Potholes have a bad reputation. I’ve driven through my fair share of potholes, cringing every time and hoping I won’t end up with a flat tire or knock my car’s … Read more

Listening to the songs of the Longleaf pines

I am a child of Florida, born and raised, and plan on being a Floridian until the end. I love all the varied and wild ecosystems of my home state, … Read more