Federal officials painted a sobering picture Tuesday of the many ways that Asian carp and other invasive species living in the Mississippi River basin could spread to the Great Lakes. … Read more
Wildlife Facts
5 Mass Wildlife Deaths to Really be Worried About
In the last week, we heard news report after news report of mass wildlife die-off events, making it seem like the Apocalypse was drawing near. Birds dropped out of the … Read more
Wildlife CSI: The Feds Investigating the “Aflockalypse” Blackbird Deaths.
In the face of all the recent bird and fish kills in the U.S. and abroad, we thought it might be interesting to learn more about the federal office that … Read more
Journal article validates science that shows Asian carp on the verge of invading the Great Lakes
The cynical debate over whether Asian carp have breached an electric barrier designed to keep the menacing fish from invading Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes can now be … Read more
Habitat Chat with George H. Harrison
GEORGE H. HARRISON knew he was on to something. While serving as managing editor of National Wildlife in 1972, he heard about two U.S. Forest Service researchers in Massachusetts who … Read more
NWF Scientist Discusses Bird Deaths on CNN
Dr. Doug Inkley says the mass bird deaths are unusual – but not unheard of. Read more
Gulf Coast Birds–And Ours–Doing Alright (for now)
On a recent chilly morning in southwestern Louisiana’s White Lake Wetland Conservation Area, Kim Trahan, a rice farmer who leases land in the state-owned area, surveyed the scene around him … Read more
Mass Die Off of Birds and Fish in Arkansas
Something strange is going on in Arkansas. On New Years Eve close to 5,000 dead birds dropped out of the skies over a square mile in a town called Beebe. … Read more
Reflections: Inspiration and Oil
As a stereotypical type A, I’ve been reflecting on 2010. Why wait till New Year’s? I am thankful for NWF supporters who have played an important role in helping NWF … Read more
