People and Wildlife

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

90 Years of Giving Voice to Place and Speaking for Wildlife—Happy Birthday NWF!

As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Florida Wildlife Federation, I’m reflecting on these two occasions for celebration and reflection—two opportunities to observe … Read more

Toxins of the Past and Present: Why We Need the EPA

The water we drink, the air we breathe, and the wildlife we love are all at risk without the necessary environmental protections and regulations to keep us safe from harmful … Read more

Corredores Ecológicos: Una Solución para la Fauna Silvestre y los Automovilistas

¿Quién no ha visto a un animal atropellado en una carretera, víctima de una colisión con un vehículo? Las colisiones entre vehículos y animales son una de las principales causas … Read more

Wildlife Crossings: A Win-Win for Wildlife and Drivers

Who hasn’t seen an animal on the side of the road, struck by a vehicle? Collisions with vehicles are a leading cause of mortality for various species and are the … Read more

Preserving Indigenous Land Management Traditions in the Southeast

When you hear about prescribed burns—the intentional act of applying fire to vegetation to achieve predetermined land management objectives—you may think of paid professionals bearing protective gear with a drip … Read more