Climate, Wildlife, and Justice in the Build Back Better Act
Last week, the House of Representatives moved forward on a sweeping legislative package that would enact a broad range of items including transformational investments in climate action and a clean, …
Cheatgrass Threatens Wildlife, Western Lands, and Rural Communities
Invading Americas grasslands Although it has never been cast as the villain in any of the great Westerns produced in Hollywood, Bromus tectorum — commonly known as cheatgrass — is …
How to Create Outdoor Spaces for All
Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors. The more people who connect with nature, the more we all benefit. Spending time outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced stress and …
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 …
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 …
The Clean Water Act – Protecting Our Nation’s Waters for…
Before the Clean Water Act, our nation’s waters were in trouble. We were losing nearly half a million acres of wetlands annually. Lake Erie was considered functionally dead, thanks to …
Monarch Conservation is a Cultural Issue, Too
Conservationists from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada are working tirelessly to save the migratory monarch butterflies . But monarchs are an iconic species in Mexican culture — and saving the …
Cool Climate Bingo
Addressing the climate crisis can feel like a monumental task with growing challenges like extreme fires and droughts, increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels. But our “cool climate bingo” …
Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlights: Marisa Sandoval
This Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Latinx, Hispanic, and Multicultural Employee Resource Group (ERG) at the Wildlife Federation are coming together to share our stories — in our own …
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. …
