People and Wildlife

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

Earth Month Bingo!

We’re well into Earth Month—April, that is! The love for our shared planet couldn’t be contained to just one day. Globally, there’s so much action happening around climate change, land … Read more

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the MSA and the Angler Contributions that are Critical to Healthy and Abundant Marine Fisheries

This April, the National Wildlife Federation joins conservationist and anglers around the globe in celebrating the milestone 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, also known as … Read more

Science is for Everyone: Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Cities Monitor Monarch Migration Through Community Science Efforts

Every year, cities participating in the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program monitor different legs of the monarch migration through community science events. These events encourage individuals to collect data that contributes … Read more

National Wildlife Refuges: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Birding sits at the intersection of so many of my interests: the solitude of nature, the beauty of wildlife, and the excitement of discovery. Blend in my longtime love of … Read more

Why Conservationists—and Everyone—Should Care About the Right to Vote

People from all walks care about our country’s wildlife, beautiful natural landscapes, and other issues affecting their lives and communities. We all rely on clean air, clean water, and intricately … Read more

The Wonder of the Oregon’s Wallowa Mountains and HB 4134

On the edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon, I found myself surrounded by forests of firs and pine criss-crossed by mountain streams and dotted … Read more

Complex Challenges Require Multi-Faceted Solutions

Where we started… In 1936 President Franklin D. Roosevelt called for federal, state, and local conservation and advocacy organizations across the United States to convene to address America’s degrading natural … Read more

Tolchester Marina Enters a New Era

The National Wildlife Federation and Tolchester Marina are excited to announce the start of a new endeavor together thanks to funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: reimagining the … Read more

Meet Zoë Kuntze, Coastal Resilience Manager

My name is Zoë Kuntze and I am the Coastal Resilience Manager working out of the Northeast Regional Center. I am writing this introduction on the verge of my relocation … Read more