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Read about the latest events, issues, legislation, and more affecting wildlife and our work.

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Redefining ‘Harm’ Will Exacerbate Wildlife Crisis

A proposal to redefine the word “harm” could render one of the most successful environmental laws, the Endangered Species Act, ineffective at conserving the habitat needed to recover declining wildlife.

Pronghorn herd, credit BLM Nevada

Late-Night Maneuver to Sell Public Lands a Lose-Lose Proposition for Wildlife, Taxpayers, Rural Communities

May 07, 2025

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Jerome Ringo Helped Expand National Wildlife Federation’s Focus, Work

May 05, 2025

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Elk photo by Sandee Harraden

Westerners Overwhelmingly Oppose Oil, Gas Leasing Changes that Will Cost Taxpayers, Remove Safeguards for Wildlife, Lands, Waters

May 05, 2025

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New Poll, Map Affirms Benefit of USDA Conservation Programs, Farmers’ Support for Increased Funding

May 02, 2025

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Garden for Wildlife Month Spotlights Small-Space Gardens to Support Crucial Pollinators

May 01, 2025

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Caribou, Shutterstock

Arctic Refuge Legislation Protects Indigenous Communities, Iconic Wildlife

Apr 29, 2025

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Wildfire in Australia

Removing Scientists from National Climate Assessment Threatens Accuracy, Urgency of Report

Apr 29, 2025

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Bison Adult and Calf, Woodruff

Wild Bison in Colorado Could Be Protected with Passage of Groundbreaking Bill

Apr 28, 2025

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