Wildlife Facts

My Visit to Fort Jackson Bird Rescue Center

By Larry J. Schweiger I visited the bird rescue center in Fort Jackson, Louisiana today.  They are preparing to receive wildlife injured from the BP oil disaster.  Many will not recover. Read more

NWF Staffers Spot Turtle Struggling in Oil Slick

The National Wildlife Federation took another boat trip today, gauging the impacts of the oil spill on Gulf Coast wildlife. This time, NWF’s Larry Schweiger and Karla Raettig spotted a … Read more

NWF President Visits Louisiana Bird Rescue Center

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, visited the bird rescue center in Fort Jackson today: Help ensure NWF has the funding needed to be on the … Read more

By Larry J. Schweiger Shrimpers, watermen and their families are being impacted by the BP oil disaster. Their story needs to be heard too. National Wildlife Federation Ambassador Leilani Munter … Read more

Big Oil Meets Big Nature in Louisiana

By Larry J. Schweiger I write this from Venice, Louisiana, a few days after the explosion at British Petroleum’s (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil rig set off a massive oil spill … Read more

NWF President Visits Gulf Coast Oil Spill

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, is leading a team of NWF staffers to the areas impacted by the Gulf Coast oil spill. Oil continues to … Read more

Reflections on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and What’s Ahead for the Gulf Coast

Staff in the National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska office observe the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and offer their perspective based on their experiences of the Exxon Valdez after-effects. Read more

Sat PM Gulf Coast Oil Spill Update: Slick Triples in Size

From the Associated Press: The oil slick over the water’s surface appeared to triple in size over the past two days, which could indicate an increase in the rate that … Read more

How Crews are Cleaning Oil-Covered Birds

To report oiled or injured wildlife in the Gulf Coast area, call 866-557-1401. You might have heard about the first oiled bird that was rescued yesterday in the Gulf. The … Read more

Wildlife and Weather – April 2010

Here’s our latest Wildlife and Weather video.  Spring is here and it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful weather.  You might even do some wildlife watching! … Read more