Crowdsourced Data Crowdsourced data have the potential to power up conservation programs with bird checklists from millions of birders. Data from participatory science programs and platforms, such as the Cornell … Read more
People and Wildlife
EPA’s Decision to Shutter Its Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office Puts Communities at Risk
As newly confirmed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin begins to outline his vision for the agency, EPA did something that should concern every community and citizen across the … Read more
Coastal Resilience Program Update
The tide is changing at NWF, and on this most recent current we swept up a new Senior Manager of Coastal Resilience! Allow us to introduce Kate Vogel, National Wildlife … Read more
Reshaping Public Perspectives of Prescribed Fire: A Success Story from the Southeast
Fire suppression dominated the 20th century, with campaigns and messaging warning the public about the danger of fires in forests. Generations of Americans grew up with Smokey Bear’s “Remember… Only … Read more
A Different Look at Conservation: Lessons from Belize
Growing up around the forests, fields, rivers, and springs of Georgia’s coastal plain, I spent a lot of time in nature and developed a passion for working outside. As of … Read more
Honoring Legacy, Land, and Resilience: Mr. Blount’s Story
For Mr. Blount, home is more than just a house—it is a living testament to perseverance, self-reliance, and history. A lifelong resident of Covington County, Alabama, he carries the legacy … Read more
Discovering Coastal Resilience in the Great Marsh
Back in the early autumn of 2024, staff from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) led a guided trip for wildlife champions to the Great Marsh outside of Boston, MA. This … Read more
Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap
On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more
Protecting the Red Wolf: The Most Endangered Wolf in the World
National Wildlife Federation teams up with LG Electronics (LG) for an ongoing campaign to highlight vulnerable and endangered species. In December, LG featured the Red Wolf, the most endangered wolf in the … Read more
A Plan for the Great Northwoods Forest Management
The forests of Michigan have always been my playground and my classroom. My earliest memories are from a perch on the back of my mother’s bike, weaving through the sun-dappled … Read more
