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
Wildlife Facts
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
