This week the President signed the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Aptly named for the late Congressman and conservation champion John D. Dingell, Jr., this bill … Read more
People and Wildlife
RecycleMania Takes on the Plastic Problem
From major companies dropping plastic straws from their stores to municipalities instituting plastic bag fees or bans, the conversation about single-use plastics has evolved quickly. Beneficiaries of efforts to decrease … Read more
Shining Through the Mist: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Dian Fossey
As the National Wildlife Federation celebrates Women’s History Month, we take a look at Dian Fossey, an American primatologist and preservationist, best known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain … Read more
National Wildlife Week: Top 10 Cities for Wildlife
Wildlife in urban areas face unique challenges as we humans pave roads, build storm water systems and expand our neighborhoods. NWF’s Top 10 Cities for Wildlife are taking concrete steps … Read more
Visionaries in Conservation: The Women Behind the Movement
Dr. Rachel Carson is often heralded as the woman who inspired the modern conservation movement. Her book Silent Spring, published in 1962, serves as the genesis of half a century … Read more
Got (Clean) Water?
“ I gave my heart to the mountains the minute I stood beside this river with its spray in my face and watched it thunder into foam, smooth to green … Read more
John Francis, the Planetwalker: A Champion for the Environment
In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the many African Americans – like Dr. John Francis — who have contributed to the environmental conservation movement. Dr. Francis’ unique … Read more
Get Outside and Enjoy Wildlife–From a Distance
At the National Wildlife Federation, we’re often asked by the media for advice on how to avoid getting attacked by wild animals. While sensationalist stories of wildlife attacks are popular … Read more
The Land and Water Conservation Fund: Preserving Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Public lands were created for all Americans – no matter their race, age, gender, religion or socioeconomic status. They are a uniquely American idea that is rooted in deep sense of egalitarianism. While each of … Read more
EPA to Hold DC Hearing on Climate Rule Rollback – Please Testify!
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking alarming steps to back away from its greenhouse gas rule for new and modified power plants. Power plants make up nearly one-third of all … Read more
