Wildlife Facts

,  |  May 3, 2010

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

,  |  May 3, 2010

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

 |  May 3, 2010

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

 |  May 2, 2010

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

 |  May 1, 2010

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

 |  May 1, 2010

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

,  |  Apr 23, 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

NWF on Today Show

 |  Apr 22, 2010

NWF’s Naturalist David Mizejewski, here.  Each month, I appear on the Today Show along with four or five amazing animals. My goal is to inspire the millions of Today Show … Read more

Scientists Say Billions of Birds are Changing Migration Habits

,  |  Apr 21, 2010

The world’s birds are already finding their own ways to adapt to the effects of climate change. In addition to migrating at different times to newly hospitable locations, they may … Read more

New Resolution on Asian Carp

 |  Apr 15, 2010

The fight to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes is heating up and gaining support! National Wildlife Federation leaders from the Great Lakes region and across the country … Read more