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• Sep 2, 2009 Sep/Oct 2009 Larry's Corner Larry's Corner: A Good Harvest This Fall   By Larry Schweiger, NWF President & CEO             One of the delights of summer in Pennsylvania is all the fresh produce we enjoy this time of... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 2, 2009 Sep/Oct 09 Wildlife Leader article: Hot off the Recess st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }   Hot off the Recess Congress will return from its August recess on September 7 th to a tightly packed agenda.   High on the list is the announcement that Senator Boxer (D-CA) plans on releasing her climate and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 2, 2009 Sep/Oct 09 Wildlife Leader article: PRN Uses Social Media to Further Mission   Prairie Rivers Network is on Facebook Prairie Rivers Network (PRN), NWF's Illinois affiliate, received NWF Affiliate MiniGrant funds in 2009 to assist with the development of a sophisticated online outreach and development strategy. PRN's goal is... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 3, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of August 3 Highlight of the Week Lobbying Firm Nabbed for Fraudulent Letters Opposing Clean Energy   It seems opponents of clean energy are increasingly resorting to dirty tactics in their fight against climate legislation.   Washington... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 2, 2009 Fair Climate Project: Promoting Fair and Equitable Solutions to Climate Change The goal of National Wildlife Federation’s Fair Climate Project it to promote policies that empower underserved communities to cope with climate change impacts and advocate for fair and equitable solutions. Nationwide, we are working with diverse partners and constituencies to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 31, 2009 The Key to Economic Opportunity At National Urban League Conference, National Wildlife Federation Highlights How Clean Energy Will Accelerate a New Generation of American Jobs   Chicago (July 31) – At the 2009 National Urban League Conference, the discussion is focusing on how... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 28, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin In this edition: 1. TRCP, Unions team up for natural resources 2. Take Action!  Senate funding letter 3. Vilsack heralds opportunities for farmers in climate legislation 4. Sportsmen and women visit Capitol Hill 5. In the news... _________________________________________________ 1. TRCP,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 27, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of July 27, 2009 Highlight of the Week USDA: House bill should yield long-term benefits for agriculture   According to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Clean Energy and Security Act would cost the farming sector little in... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 21, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of July 20 Highlight of the Week Senate Discusses Clean Energy Legislation With Base of Diverse Support   Progress on an energy bill meant to bolster the American economy and mitigate the effects of global warming has been swift in the Senate, where the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 19, 2009 Environmental Association of St. Thomas Plants 300 Trees at Humane Care Campus ST. THOMAS - The Environmental Association of St. Thomas-St. John is looking for volunteers to help plant trees at the Humane Society of St. Thomas' soon to be opened Humane Care Campus.  The new campus sits on 4.7 acres donated by the Lockhart family. The sprawling facility... Aldeth Lewin        more...  
• Jul 15, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin Natural Resources Bulletin - July 14, 2009 Contents: 1. Climate legislation timeline 2. Great Outdoors America report 3. NWF flooding report ________________________________________ 1. Climate legislation timeline On the heels of the American Clean Energy... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 15, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of July 13, 2009 Week of July 13, 2009 Highlight of the Week Senate Prepares to Answer Call With New Energy Legislation It's still early in session for the U.S. Senate, but you wouldn't know it by the progress being made on clean energy legislation.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 7, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of July 7, 2009 Highlight of the Week Momentum Continues as Senate Gears Up for Major Energy Legislation Just two weeks after the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the Senate is preparing to build on their victory with a broad base of... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 30, 2009 NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature In This Issue:    1. President Obama and 45 Governors Proclaim June Great Outdoors Month    2. Secretary Salazar Calls on Americans to Mentor a Child Outdoors This Summer    3. 145 Groups Urge Funding For... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 29, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of June 29, 2009 Highlight of the Week House Makes Historic Vote for Clean Energy President Obama’s call for comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year was answered by the House of Representatives in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



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• Jun 23, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - June 23, 2009 Contents: 1. Vote this Friday!!! 2. TAKE ACTION:  Call your Representative(s) 1. Vote this Friday   House leaders launched the process last night to put the American Clean Energy and Security Act to a vote this Friday!  See the attached letter... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 22, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of June 22, 2009 Highlight of the Week House Primed for Floor Vote on Energy Bill   The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is primed for a House floor vote by the end of the week . Congressional momentum on the vital bill comes in the wake of a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jun 16, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - June 16, 2009 Contents: 1. NOAA releases major report on US climate impacts 2. American Clean Energy and Security Act timeline and news 3. TAKE ACTION: Fax or email a letter to your Representative 1. White House releases major report on climate change   The White House and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 15, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of June 15 Highlight of the Week Momentum Continues: Boxer Plans Senate Cap-and-Trade Markup Before August Recess As progress continues on the American Clean Energy & Security Act in the House, the Senate is preparing to review related global... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 11, 2009 Climate and Energy Bill: June Momentum in Congress Action on the American Clean Energy & Security Act is heating up as Congress returned from recess and got busy with talks among leadership.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has given the committees with jurisdiction over parts of the global warming bill a deadline of June 19th to complete... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 9, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - June 9, 2009 Contents: 1. American Clean Energy and Security Act timeline and news 2. TAKE ACTION: Fax or email a letter to your Representative 3. White House and NOAA finalizing major report on climate change   1. ACES House timeline and news House leadership has targeted the week of June 22nd to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 8, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of June 8, 2009 Highlight of the Week Climate and Energy Bill: June Momentum in Congress Action on the American Clean Energy & Security Act is heating up as Congress returned from recess and got busy with talks among the leadership.  ... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 2, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of June 1 Highlight of the Week Unprecedented Coalition Sets Stage for Climate Bill to Move to Full House   The race is on in Washington and at international talks continuing throughout the year to bring the era of fossil fuel dominance to a close.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 26, 2009 National Wildlife Photo Contest Ends July 20 The Deadline is July 20. Enter Now! Let us showcase your photography! We invite you to submit your favorite nature images to our 2009 Photo Contest — our biggest photography competition ever.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 25, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of May 25 Highlight of the Week Climate Vote the Shot Heard Around the World   Taking the first step toward meeting President Obama's call for comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year, the House Energy and Commerce Committee last... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 22, 2009 Seattle EPA Hearing Draws Thousands! Submitted by Matt Little , May 22, 2009 Ranger Rick at the EPA Rally NWF Ranger Rick Rockin the Crowd!   EPA Rally View full-size NWF Thousands attend the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 21, 2009 NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature   In This Issue:    1. Department of Interior Makes Connecting Children with Nature a Priority    2. Environmental Education Included in President’s... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 20, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - Campaign Edition - 5/20/2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - May 20, 2009 Campaign Edition   Global warming legislation that could provide up to $7 billion annually in dedicated funding to protect natural resources for people and wildlife has been introduced in the House of Representatives. From now until Memorial Day... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 18, 2009 Sportsmen Coalition Angered That BLM Plans Another Oil and Gas Lease in the Greater Little Mountain Area Southwest Wyoming grassroots campaign focused on protected "invaluable" hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities in Sweetwater County.  Read the press release . Wyoming Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 18, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of May 18 Week of May 18, 2009  Highlight of the Week Clean Energy Plan Has “Massive Momentum”   House Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) has moved comprehensive energy and global warming legislation to a markup... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 15, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - Breaking News For Immediate Release: May 15, 2009   Sportsmen and Women Thank Dingell, Waxman and Markey for Including Safeguards for Wildlife and Natural Resources in Clean Energy Legislation   Washington, DC (May 15) – Comprehensive energy and climate... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 13, 2009 Climate Change and Wildlife Webinars   The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to announce that we will host regular webinars with experts on climate change and wildlife related issues. We plan to host these monthly starting on May 13th at 1:30 PM (eastern time). If you wish to join in these calls,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 12, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - 5/12/09 Campaign Edition Global warming legislation that could provide up to $7 billion annually in dedicated funding to protect natural resources for people and wildlife has been introduced in the House of Representatives. From now until Memorial Day when the Bill is voted on in committee, we... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 11, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of May 11 Highlight of the Week Hunters and Anglers Run Ads In Swing Districts Ahead of Historic Global Warming Vote Organizations representing thousands of sportsmen and women ran ads in three swing districts in anticipation of a House committee markup of... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 4, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of May 4 Highlight of the Week GOP Energy Summit Looks Backward, Resurrects Cheney Energy Plan   Today, House Minority Leader Boehner (R-OH) and House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN) are participating in a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 1, 2009 Pittsburgh Inspires National Wildlife Federation By Rick Stouffer TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, May 1, 2009 Larry Schweiger remembers Pittsburgh of the 1950s -- streetlights on during the day, soot and other pollutants covering everything. It's a scene many outsiders still associate with the city. This weekend,... Pittsburgh Tribune-Review        more...  
• Apr 29, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - April 29, 2009 In This Issue: 1.    Spotlight on Health and Children and the Outdoors 2.    No Child Left Inside Act Re-Introduced on Earth Day 3.    NWF Testifies on Climate Change Education 4.    Interior... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 28, 2009 Battle for Terra: My Terra Contest National Wildlife Federation and Roadside Attractions have teamed up to bring you Battle for Terra, an inspiring 3D animated movie where characters fight for the survival of a special place. The film underscores the limits of our planet, that our resources are not inexhaustible, and celebrates... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 27, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of April 27 Week of April 27, 2009 Highlight of the Week Clean Energy and Security Act Momentum On Capitol Hill Answers Call for Climate Action   Momentum for a new energy economy made it to Capitol Hill this month when the House Energy and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 27, 2009 Save the Date: Natural Resources Funding Call-In Day National Call In Sample Script Language and Background Info Generic National Call In Sample Script Language and Background Info On May 8th, the Natural Resource Funding coalition is having a grasstops National Call-In Day for ensuring natural resource investment in... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 21, 2009 Sebelius Forms Group to Encourage Youth Appreciation of Outdoors Coalition will create opportunities for youth to experience nature On April 13, Governor Kathleen Sebelius issued an Executive Order designed to create opportunities for children to get outside and experience nature. The new group, provisionally called the Kansas Coalition for Children... Convener's Group press release: Kansas Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 20, 2009 Funding Opportunities List of 100 top U.S. Foundations Top 100 U.S. Foundations - Lists top U.S. Foundations by total giving, top corporate grant makers by asset size, top corporate grant makers by total giving, largest community foundations by asset size, and largest community foundations by total... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 20, 2009 Michigan United Conservation Clubs: Camp for Kids: A Partnership Connecting Youth to Michigan's Great Outdoors The Michigan United Conservation Clubs has run a summer youth camp since 1946.   Over the course of time that camp has been hosted on different state lands throughout the state until it found its permanent home at the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center (CLOC).   The CLOC is located... Michigan United Conservation Clubs        more...  
• Apr 20, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of April 20 Week of April 20, 2009 Highlight of the Week EPA Declares Global Warming a Danger to Public Health   The Environmental Protection Agency announced its finding that global warming pollution constitutes a threat to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 20, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - April 20, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - April 20, 2009 Campaign Edition Global warming legislation that could provide up to $7 billion annually in dedicated funding to protect natural resources for people and wildlife has been introduced in the House of Representatives. From now until Memorial Day when... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 15, 2009 Nickelodeon's The Big Green Help Grant Big Green Grants Program Flyer   Apply for the Big Green Help Green Grant http://www.bghevent.com   National Wildlife Federation is one of the partners for Nickelodeon's social campaign, "The Big Green Help".   Through this partnership we have an... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 14, 2009 Sign-on Opportunity for Protecting the Endangered Species Act  Sign-on Letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke   The deadline for signing on to this important letter is COB Thursday, April 16th.  Please let Justin Allegro in NWF's Washington D.C. office know if you'd like to be added to the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 14, 2009 New Report: Across America, Waters in Crisis   How the Supreme Court Has Broken the Clean Water Act and Why Congress Must Fix It   How the Supreme Court Has Broken the Clean Water Act and Why Congress Must Fix It   Washington (April 14) – For decades, the Clean Water Act has... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 14, 2009 May 15, 2009: Endangered Species Day: Celebrating America's Wildlife Legacy Celebrate Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 15th, 2009! Get involved at http://www.endangeredspeciesday.org/ Endangered Species Day is a national celebration of America's commitment to protecting our country's wildlife, fish and plants on the brink of... National Wildlife Federation and Endangered Species Coalition        more...  
• Apr 13, 2009 NWF Hosts Al Gore Submitted by Elizabeth Wallace, April 13, 2009 The Who's Who of Climate Advocacy View full-size NWF, 2009 Everyone settles in for an exciting meeting!   Bromance! View... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 13, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - April 13, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - April 13, 2009 Campaign Edition Global warming legislation that could provide up to $7 billion annually in dedicated funding to protect natural resources for people and wildlife has been introduced in the House of Representatives. From now until Memorial... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 13, 2009 Kansas Advances No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Policy Reform NWF Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions Guide The Kansas Wildlife Federation just secured a big victory for children in Kansas when Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius issued an Executive Order creating the Kansas Coalition for Children in Nature on Monday April 13. The... Kevin Coyle and Allen Cooper, NWF        more...  
• Apr 13, 2009 Climate Capsule: Week of April 13, 2009 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Highlight of the Week EPA Decision On Global Warming And Threats To Public Health, Welfare Expected Soon In a telephone press briefing today, environmental leaders from NWF,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 9, 2009 Sign on Opportunity: Teaming with Wildlife NWF Related Strategic Drivers:  Confront Global Warming & Protect Wildlife and Habitat The Teaming With Wildlife sign on letter can be found at http://www.teaming.com./ You can also find a list of who signed last year and this site will provide updates on current signers.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 8, 2009 Alaska Civics & Conservation Summit Submitted by Heather McGee, April 8, 2009 Group Shot View full-size Copyright 2009 NWF   Alaska Youth Visit Juneau to Support Renewable Energy, Protest the Pebble Mine, and Present Environmental Awards to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 7, 2009 Carbon Credits & Forest/Farmland Sequestration Affiliate Telebriefing Carbon Credits & Forest/Farmland Sequestration Document Library - you must have Adobe Acrobat/Reader 8 or 9 to download PDF documents. Audio Recording (1 hour) Agenda Sample Delegation letter Opportunities for Agriculture to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 6, 2009 New Science Demonstrates Need for Aggressive Cap on Carbon Pollution New Science Demonstrates Need for Aggressive Cap on Carbon Pollution By Amanda Staudt, Ph.D. National Wildlife Federation March 20, 2009 Introduction: Overwhelming scientific evidence supports reducing carbon pollution that causes global warming as much as possible and as quickly as... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 6, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of April 6, 2009 Week of April 6, 2009 Highlight of the Week Clean Energy and Security Act Answers Call for Climate Action Now The House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a discussion draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act that sets... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 6, 2009 New Mexico Wildlife Federation's Diverse Advocacy and Education Opportunities Action Alerts New Mexico Wildlife Federation Action Alerts  - Online database of current State action alerts.  Get the latest news on issues affecting sportsmen outdoor way of life by signing up to receive NMWF's online alerts!... New Mexico Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 6, 2009 Third Time a Charm; Montana Wildlife Federation Boosts Bridge Access Efforts to Final Win FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 6, 2008 Contact : Craig Sharpe, csharpe@mtwf.org 406-458-0227 ext 101 , Tim Aldrich, cartim8@msn.com 406-542-3144 Helena - Ten years after Montana 's Attorney General announced its... Montana Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 3, 2009 Clean Water Restoration Act Update Contact: Jan Goldman-Carter, Wetlands and Water Resources Counsel goldmancarterj@nwf.org; 202-797-6894  Clean Water Restoration Act Update    Clean Water Restoration Act Fact Sheet   It’s official!  The Clean Water Restoration Act has been... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 1, 2009 5 Facts to Know About the Oil Industry's Campaign Against a Clean Energy Recovery Five Facts to Know About the Oil Industry's Campaign Against a Cle an Energy Recovery It is time to repower America with a new energy plan for our economy, our security and our environment. President Obama has asked Congress to deliver comprehensive energy legislation that: •... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 1, 2009 Wildlife and Weather National Wildlife Federation /* footer bars */ .nwfFooterBars{color: 000000; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px;} A.nwfFooterBarsLink, A.nwfFooterBarsLink:link, A.nwfFooterBarsLink:visited, A.nwfFooterBarsLink:external {font-family: verdana, arial,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 1, 2009 Commercial fishermen illegally catch game fish on Chickamauga lake http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_14795 Simms Article PRESS RELEASE April 1, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Butler... Tennessee Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 31, 2009 40 People from 15 States Attend NWF's Leveraging USDA Conservation Dollars in Your State Conference Chris Hesla, Traci Bruckner, Steve Sorensen Chris Hesla, South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Traci Bruckner, Center for Rural Affairs, and Steve Sorensen, Kansas Wildlife Federation, talk about their experiences on USDA State Technical... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 31, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - Special Update In This Issue: House Energy and Commerce Committee releases draft of climate legislation; Major victory for public lands conservation 1. House E&C Committee releases draft of climate legislation Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a discussion draft of comprehensive cap... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 31, 2009 Help Keep Cap and Trade in the Budget Document Download:  FY 2010 Support Senate Budget Resolution Document Download:  Budget Messages Release March 31, 2009 This week Congress is considering the President's budget proposal which includes revenue assumptions from a Cap-and-Trade program.  This revenue... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 31, 2009 NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature In This Issue: 1. NEW REPORT: NWF Unveils Comprehensive State Policy Solutions Guide on Children and the Outdoors 2. Obama’s Budget Supports Environmental Education and Connecting People to Nature 3. Environmental Education Funding Increases by... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 31, 2009 National Wildlife Federation Opens Chesapeake Mid-Atlantic Regional Office Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 30, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - March 30, 2009 March 30, 2009 - Please view in HTML for proper formatting IN THIS ISSUE: 1. House subcommittee holds adaptation hearing 2. The rebirth of the American Chestnut 3. Everglades land deal likely to be slashed 4. Headlines in brief... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 30, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of March 30 Week of March 30, 2009 Highlight of the Week Comprehensive Energy Plan Answers Call for Clean Energy Economy Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a discussion draft of comprehensive energy legislation that... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 30, 2009 Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions The National Wildlife Federation released a new report entitled Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions Guide. The report is meant to serve as a resource to affiliates and the other organizations and coalitions you may be working with as you seek policy solutions to connect... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



National

• Mar 27, 2009 100,000 Playspaces in 100 Days                    Posted by Anne Keisman on March 24, 2009 at 05:42 PM | Permalink Spring is finally here – and the Be Out... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Mar 27, 2009 Climate Change in the American Mind: American's climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and actions Document Download:  Climate Change in the American Mind In September and October of 2008 a research team from Yale and George Mason Universities conducted a nationally representative survey of 2,164 American adults. Survey participants were asked about their issue priorities for the... Yale & George Mason Universities        more...  
• Mar 25, 2009 Climate Legislation is Key to Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Natural Resources Document Download:   March 25, 2009 Testimony of Larry Schweiger, President and CEO National Wildlife Federation Document Download: Principles for Including a Natural Resources Adaptation Fund within Cap and Trade Climate Legislation to Help America's  Fish, Wildlife, and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 25, 2009 Nation's Largest Conservation Group Stands Up for General Motors' Recovery Plan v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 25, 2009 Congress Passes Historic Plan to Protect America's Public Lands Congress Passes Historic Plan to Protect America’s Public Lands   “America’s hunters and anglers have been pushing hard for this legislation, which will conserve the resources and recreation opportunities that drive local economies.”   Washington, DC (March 25) –... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 25, 2009 A New Class of Campus Ecology Fellows By Courtney Cochran, March 23, 2009 Group Break-Out View full-size Photo by Courtney Cochran Fellows take part in a break-out session on their project focus.   Talk with Kevin Coyle... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 24, 2009 Natural Resources Bulletin - March 24, 2009 March 24, 2009 - Please view in HTML for proper formatting   IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Report details threats to birds in the U.S. 2. House subcommittee to hold first-ever adaptation hearing 3. Bangladesh may benefit from new water-management techniques... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 24, 2009 The Atlanta Flyway Cities Coalition Takes Off! Atlanta Flyways meeting in session Copyright 2009, NWF Flyway Cities Coalition map View full-size Copyright 2009, NWF Map of current and planned Flyway Cities.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Mar 23, 2009 Distributing Allowance Value Created by Cap and Invest Legislation Document Download:  Distributing Allowance Value Created by Cap and Invest Legislation National Wildlife Federation's top legislative priority is enactment of legislation that places mandatory limits on global warming pollution from major sources, and transforms America to a new clean... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Mar 23, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of March 23 Week of March 23, 2009 Highlight of the Week Budget Proposal Slated To Move Climate Action Forward   The Budget Committees in both houses of Congress are slated to take up their own version of the budget this week, with... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2009 Battle to Save a World-Class Wilderness National Wildlife Magazine Conservation By Hal Herring Battle to Save a World-Class Wilderness In Alaska’s legendary Bristol Bay watershed, an enormous... National Wildlife Federation National Wildlife Magazine        more...  
• Mar 18, 2009 Saving a River, Saving Lives Environment By Kelly L. Senser Saving a River, Saving Lives The Earth Conservation Corps helps young people facing tough odds by engaging them in work to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2009 Minnesota “Vote Yes” Campaign Succeeds The Minnesota Conservation Federation ’s decade-long effort to secure dedicated funding for wildlife and habitat protection in the North Star State culminated in the passage of a constitutional amendment in November. “This is the biggest conservation proposal to ever pass a state ballot... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of March 16 Week of March 16, 2009 Highlight of the Week Obama Comes Out Strong For Carbon Cap At Business Roundtable Meeting President Obama offered extensive remarks on global warming policy and supported a cap on carbon at a recent... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2009 Affordable Power for the People Average energy prices in the U.S. Virgin Islands are among the highest in the nation due to the territory’s reliance on oil that must be shipped in from other locations. Promoting the use of renewable power sources to lower costs and help the Virgin Islands achieve long-term energy... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 17, 2009 NWF Natural Resources Bulletin Natural Resources Bulletin March 17, 2009   IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Obama continues push for scientific integrity in Washington 2. California braces for rising seas 3. Salazar upholds controversial wolf decision 4. Celebrate National Wildlife Week  ... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 16, 2009 Alabama Wildlife Federation Educator Workshops The Alabama Wildlife Federation is offering five different educator workshops this summer and the cost per person is only $35, which includes lodging and meals! For more details, click on the workshop name to download and print a registration flier: Wildlife Management... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 12, 2009 City of Austin Becomes Largest 'Community Wildlife Habitat' in the United States Submitted by Lacey McCormick , March 17, 2009 Kevin Coyle and Mayor Will Wynn View full-size Photo: City of Austin Public Information Office Kevin Coyle presents Austin Mayor Will Wynn with the certification... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 12, 2009 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Neches River National Wildlife Refuge Document download (PDF):  March 12, 2009 News Release by Texas Conservation Alliance The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the July 2008 decision by Judge A. Solis in favor of the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge.  Refer to the 3/12/09 news release from the Texas... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 12, 2009 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Texas Neches River National Wildlife Refuge Download Press Release Immediate release Contact Janice Bezanson, 512-921-1230 March 12, 2009 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Neches River National Wildlife Refuge The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday affirmed the July 2008 decision by Judge Jorge A. Solis in favor of the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 10, 2009 Governor Crist Receives NWF Connie Award Florida Wildlife Federation Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 10, 2009 CONTACT: Manley Fuller, 850.656.7113 Governor Crist Receives National Wildlife... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 10, 2009 Education Policy Bulletin The National Wildlife Federation has created a monthly Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature. This bulletin highlights advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, state and local policy initiatives, and the latest research on connecting children and families with nature. The latest edition... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 9, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of March 9 Week of March 9, 2009 Highlight of the Week Better Energy Choices: Climate And Energy Package Expected This Year   Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) recently stated he will bundle energy and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Mobilizing Hunters and Anglers

• Mar 3, 2009 Sportsmen Global Warming Sign on Opportunity  Sportsmen Global Warming Sign-on Letter   Please send the following information to  cockrumz@nwf.org :   organization/business name, city, state, zip, and email.  This is an opportunity to help efforts by securing affiliate support and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Mar 2, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of March 2 Week of March 2, 2009 Highlight of the Week In Address To Congress, Obama Calls For Carbon Cap   President Obama delivered his first presidential address to a joint session of Congress last week, and projected his plans for... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 27, 2009 USN: The Future of Climate Change: How to Teach Children to Conserve The Future of Climate Change: How to Teach Children to Conserve By Diane Cole Posted March 27, 2009 Sadie Louise Bernier of Seattle is 7 months old, but her parents are already showing her little things everyone can do to... US News and World Report        more...  
• Feb 25, 2009 Sign on Opportunity to Oppose Opening Bristol Bay to New Mining   Opportunity to sign letter to oppose mining in Bristol Bay, AK.  Sign on letter opportunity deadline is March 4, 2009.  Please provide signer's name and title, organization name, city and state to NWF Regional Representative Matt Little  little@nwf.org This... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 23, 2009 Use Verizon's Website to Recruit your Spring Volunteers!   Earth Day Volunteer Connections Powerpoint Presentation   Steps for Submitting Opportunities to Volunteer   Sample Email to Your Network   Largest Concentration of Verizon Employees Spreadsheet   What is... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 23, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of February 23 Week of February 23, 2009 Highlight of the Week Momentum For Climate Action Picks Up Steam In The Nation’s Capital Momentum for comprehensive climate legislation is mounting in Washington , DC . Senate Majority Leader Harry... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 16, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of February 16 Week of February 16, 2009 Highlight of the Week Stimulus First Step to Repowering America 's Economy   Congressional leaders have passed a final economic recovery package.   "This... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 11, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of February 9 Week of February 9, 2009 Highlight of the Week Climate Action On Capitol Hill   The U.S. Senate passed an economic recovery package today, setting up a conference committee to reconcile its version with a House of... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 10, 2009 Tennessee Wildlife Federation Hosts Nation's Largest Youth Waterfowl Hunt (PDF document) - TWF Youth Waterfowl Hunt The Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) through one of its education programs, the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program (TNSCATP), hosted its 1st Annual Davis. P Rice Youth Waterfowl Hunt.  The hunt was the largest organized youth waterfowl... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 6, 2009 Obama, Congress Help Move America Toward Comprehensive Climate Action   In his January 20 inaugural speech, President Obama outlined the need to “ roll back the specter of a warming planet ” and he plans to work with Congress to pass comprehensive legislation to invest in alternative and renewable energy, end our addiction to foreign... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 4, 2009 Opportunity to Contact your Senators to Pass the Stimulus Bill You have an opportunity to contact your senators and ask them "pass the Stimulus Bill, and keep it green and wildlife friendly by supporting the current green provisions and passing the Bingaman Amendment, the Landrieu Amendment, and the Harkin Amendment" The Senate will be voting on the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Feb 2, 2009 Call to Action to President Obama to Adopt Bold Goals to Repower, Refuel, and Rebuild America Download document here - First 100 Days Sign on letter due by February 25, 2009!  This is an opportunity to sign on to a letter to President Obama to adopt bold goals to repower, refuel, and rebuild America.  This letter also announces a plan early in 2009 to reach... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Feb 2, 2009 Teaming with Wildlife Global Warming Communication Training To join this training opportunity, RSVP to Naomi Edelson at edelsonn@nwf.org .  If you cannot join this webex, and would like more information, please contact Naomi Edelson.  Jennifer Jones, VP of Communications at NWF is leading a webex seminar on February 11, 2009 at 2pm... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Feb 2, 2009 NWF Welcomes Two New Regional Representatives Emily Maxwell A former Doris Duke Conservation Fellow, Emily has served as Director and Coordinator of the Catalyst Program of Partnerships for Parks in New York, Vermont Public Interest Research Group's Field Director, and coordinator of a community greening and environmental... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Feb 1, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of February 2 Week of February 2, 2009 Highlight of the Week Climate Action On Capitol Hill Last week, the House of Representatives passed an economic recovery package with $100 billion in funding for clean energy, electric cars, developing a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Reversing Nature Defecit

• Jan 29, 2009 NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature   In This Issue: 1. Transition to Green Report and Obama Transition Team Meeting 2. Economic Recovery Package: Green Education, Green Jobs & Green Schools 3. 110 th Congress Weighs an “Education Allocation” for Climate Change... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jan 27, 2009 House Stimulus Would Advance Clean Energy The two links below are more information on how the House Stimulus would advance clean energy and an example of a letter of support to the House Appropriations Committee. Stimulus Letter of Support to House Appropriations Committee - Letter of support Stimulus & Energy -... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Jan 26, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of January 26 Week of January 26 Highlight of the Week Obama Administration Helping Auto Industry Turn The Corner   Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of National Wildlife Federation, joined President Barack Obama Monday at the White House as... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jan 22, 2009 NWF Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature Welcome to the first edition of the National Wildlife Federation's Policy Bulletin on Connecting Children with Nature.   NWF, home of Ranger Rick magazine, is committed to advancing federal, state, and local policy solutions for connecting children and families with nature.  ... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 19, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of January 19 Week of January 19, 2009 Highlight of the Week President Obama, Congress Help Move America Toward Comprehensive Climate Action   In his January 20 inaugural speech, President Obama outlined the need to “ roll back the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



News

• Jan 16, 2009 Power Shift 2009 Affiliate Scholarships Available Link to scholarship application here.   The scholarship application submission deadline is February 2, 2009 at 5 PM EST. Be part of this unique opportunity to invest in the development of youth leaders on climate change!  NWF is inviting affiliates to nominate... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jan 16, 2009 Home Ohio Plant Just One Example of Clean Energy’s Vast Potential Published January 16, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC (January 16, 2009) – President-elect Barack Obama visited the Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co. in Bedford Heights, OH today, a factory making nuts and bolts that secure wind turbines and other large construction projects. Larry... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 16, 2009 South Carolina Deserves Better Energy Choices Proposed Santee Cooper Coal Plant Would Be a Bad Investment Published January 16, 2009 FLORENCE, SC – The National Wildlife Federation, along with its affiliate, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation, on Friday called for South Carolina to pursue alternatives to the proposed... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 12, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of January 12 Week of January 12, 2009 Economic Message of the Week NWF Welcomes Obama's Green Economic Recovery Plan; Education Key Area For Investment   In detailing his economic recovery package , President-elect Barack Obama mentioned... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 6, 2009 Climate Capsule Week of January 5 Week of January 5, 2009 Highlight of the Week Transition Team Begins Work On Recovery Plan; Education Key Area For Investment This week, president-elect Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats begin work on a two-year... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 6, 2009 Sign-on Opportunity for Natural Resources Funding NWF is taking the lead on a letter to the Obama Administration, thanking him for his commitment to natural resource funding in any climate change legislation.  You have an opportunity to sign on to this letter and to circulate the letter throughout your network.  Sign-ons must be... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 29, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of December 29 Week of December 29 Highlight of the Week Repower America with Green Education, Green Jobs, Green Schools National Wildlife Federation has joined environmental and conservation organizations in recommending a green stimulus proposal that would... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 22, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of December 22 Week of December 22 Highlight of the Week Obama’s Interior, Agriculture Appointees Will Put Land Use Policies On Right Path President-elect Barack Obama has introduced more cabinet selections—Sen. Ken Salazar (D-CO) as Secretary of the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 19, 2008 NWF ED Retreat Spreads Word of Louisiana Coastal Plight Thank you Affiliates for participating in the Coastal Louisiana tour day, and ask for your help to bring attention to this Nationally significant restoration effort.  We hope we can count on Affiliate support as we move forward with this project.  This article template is... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 18, 2008 Conservation Groups File Suit to Restore Endangered Species Act Protections “Top political appointees were intent on cutting a gaping hole in the Endangered Species Act, and opening up sensitive habitats for development activities, before leaving office.”   Washington , DC – The National Wildlife Federation, 13 of its affiliates, and Golden Gate Audubon... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 17, 2008 Clean Water Restoration Act Update: December 2008 The momentum is building for passage of the Clean Water Restoration Act – legislation to restore Clean Water Act protections for wetlands, streams, and other waters that are losing those protections in the wake of the 2001 Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. Army... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 17, 2008 The Chance of Our Lifetime by Larry Schweiger Thanks to all of you who attended National Wildlife Federation’s Affiliate Executive Director Retreat in Louisiana .   I’m so inspired by your good conservation work.    Together we are making real progress. A special thanks to Louisiana Wildlife Federation and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 16, 2008 Investigation Reveals Huge Gaps in Clean Water Act Enforcement Current Legal Uncertainties Are Crushing Clean Water Act Enforcement: Memo from House Government Oversight Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee   “It is time for Congress to stop the bleeding and restore full protections to our Nation’s waters.”... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 15, 2008 NWF Welcomes Obama Energy and Environment Team WASHINGTON, DC (December 15, 2008) - President-elect Barack Obama today introduces his energy and environment team, naming Carol Browner to lead a new council on climate, environment and energy issues; Steven Chu as energy secretary; Lisa Jackson as EPA administrator; and Nancy Sutley as head... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 15, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of December 15 Week of December 15, 2008 Highlight of the Week Obama Announces Energy, Environment Team   President-elect Barack Obama has introduced his energy and environment team, naming Carol Browner to lead a new council on... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 12, 2008 North Carolina Wildlife Federation Works to Ensure a Wildlife Conservation Property Tax Relief Bill Passed Successfully   The North Carolina Wildlife Federation worked diligently in 2008 to ensure a wildlife conservation property tax relief bill passed successfully.  Through their advocacy efforts, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 12, 2008 Minnesota Conservation Federation Works to Provide Funding for Wildlife and Conservation The Minnesota Conservation Federation (MCF) worked diligently over the past 10 years to provide dedicated funding for wildlife and conservation.  Those efforts culminated in passage of the  "Clean Water, Land, and Legacy" constitutional amendment on November... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 11, 2008 Revenue Opportunity for Affiliates - Subaru "Share the Love" Campaign NWF recently partnered with Subaru on a national promotion called " Share the Love ."  NWF is one of 5 charities that will receive money if a buyer choses NWF as the charity of choice.  Your local Subaru dealership needs your assistance in promoting the event in your... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Strengthen the Capacity and Effectiveness of Affiliates

• Dec 11, 2008 Repower America by Protecting the Environment       “Making Smart Investments Today Will Protect Our Environment, Restore Our Valuable Natural Resources and Set Us On the Path to a Clean Energy Economy.”   Washington, DC (December 11) – The National Wildlife Federation joined... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Dec 11, 2008 Opportunity to Join NWF Litigation Opposing Endangered Species Act Section 7 Endangered Species Act (ESA) NWF Litigation Letter Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service announced changes to Endangered Species Act regulations that would dramatically reduce independent scientific review of actions that affect... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



News

• Dec 10, 2008 Coastal Louisiana at Front Lines of Global Warming Damage Coastal Louisiana is an ecosystem in peril and the nation is at risk.   On December 2, 2008, 30 Affiliate Leaders representing 29 states and 1 US territory participated in a tour of coastal Louisiana as part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Affiliate Executive... by Marya Fowler, Regional Representative (LA, MO, OK, TX)        more...  


• Dec 10, 2008 November Election Marks Sea Change in Alaska Politics The November elections saw voters across the country calling for new answers to our nation's economic, energy and environmental challenges. The call for a different direction rang out loudly in Alaska , where Anchorage mayor Mark Begich upended Ted Stevens, who has represented Alaska... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 10, 2008 Senator Collins and Renewable Energy Opportunities in Maine As part of its work on the C-Campaign, Matt Prindiville of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) scheduled Hill visits with staffers for both Senators at the end of September. For each meeting, he brought examples of how renewable energy and energy efficiency projects were... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 10, 2008 Climate Change can Drive Retooling by Automakers A new report shows that an immediate $100 billion "Green Recovery" package focused on investment in new energy infrastructure and technology could bring 60,000 jobs to Michigan and 2 million nationally in two years. That's more good jobs than would come from a comparable investment in... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



News

• Dec 10, 2008 Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF) Thanks Gov for Sportsmen for Responsible Energy (SFRED) Help Nine Wyoming newspapers in June ran a thank you advertisement from sportsmen and women to Wyoming ’s Governor Freudenthal. “We chose the timing of the advertisement to coincide with the Western Governor’s Association (WGA) meeting,” said Public Lands Organizer Daly Edmunds. Governor... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Dec 10, 2008 Prized California Landscape Preserved National Wildlife Dec/Jan 2009, vol. 47 no. 1 Issue home | See past issues Landmark agreement protects 240,000 wildlife-rich acres at Tejon Ranch About 60 miles north of Los Angeles is a 270,000-acre working ranch that is the largest contiguous private landholding in... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 10, 2008 Yazoo Pumps Get Dumped National Wildlife Dec/Jan 2009, vol. 47 no. 1 Issue home | See past issues   Veto of Army Corps project saves Mississippi wetlands from destruction A half century ago, members of the Mississippi Wildlife Federation (MWF), an NWF affiliate, set out to defeat the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 8, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of December 8 Week of December 8, 2008 Highlight of the Week Community Letter Sent To Poland Conference Urges U.S. Climate Action In 2009   Delegates from nearly 190 countries are gathering in Poland until December 12 to... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 7, 2008 Apathy for Louisana Coast Erodes as National Interest Heats Up Apathy for LA coast erodes as national interest heats up Sunday, December 07, 2008 Bob Marshall How do you say, "It's about time!" without sounding ungrateful? Let me explain. Tuesday 40 people were taken on a tour of area wetlands. They listened with rapt attention as... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 5, 2008 Connecting People to Nature and the 111th Congress The Obama Administration and the new Congress will provide exciting education advocacy opportunities on connecting people to nature. For the first time ever, the Green Group, which consists of the major national conservation groups, has issued recommendations to the Presidential Transition... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 1, 2008 Minnesota Conservation Federation Legislative Report Minnesota Conservation Federation Legislative Report Gary Botzek , Executive Director November 2008   Minnesota Conservation Federation (MCF) Legislative Reports available here.     We won! Congratulations to... Gary Botzek, Executive Director        more...  
• Dec 1, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of December 1 Week of December 1, 2008 Highlight of the Week International Climate Negotiations Kick Off In Poland   Delegates from nearly 190 countries are gathering in Poland December 1-12 to negotiate a pathway out of the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 26, 2008 Conservation Groups File Challenge to Inadequate DNR Action on Invasive Species Published November 21, 2008 Conservation Groups File Challenge To Inadequate DNR Action on Invasive Species MADISON, WISC. (November, 21 2008)—The Great Lakes will not be protected from invasive species by an EPA permit certified by Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources, asserted the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 25, 2008 NWF President & CEO Reacts to New House Energy & Commerce Chairman WASHINGTON, DC (November 20, 2008) – House Democrats have selected Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) as the next chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, succeeding current Chairman John Dingell (D-MI). Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, said today: “We... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 24, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of November 24 Week of November 24, 2008 Highlight of the Week Obama Video Illustrates A Commitment To Climate Action President-elect Barack Obama delivered a speech via video recently to the Governors Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles ,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Nov 21, 2008 Innovative Ways to Submit Comments to Urge the EPA to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions via the Internet Please take action before November 28! NWF has launched a new campaign to encourage the public to submit comments (during the comment period) to urge the EPA to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  NWF is currently experimenting with new tools to spread the word using the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Nov 21, 2008 Court Upholds Michigan Law to Stop Invasive Species Published November 21, 2008 Court Upholds Michigan Law to Stop Invasive Species - Full Court Decision, Fednav v. Chester Statement by Andy Buchsbaum, regional executive director, Great Lakes office of the National Wildlife Federation, on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision upholding... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 20, 2008 More Variable and Uncertain Water Supply: Global Warming's Wake-up Call for the Southeastern U.S. As Global Warming Contributes to Less Reliable Water Supply, Solutions Are Needed to Improve Resiliency of Southeast Water Resources Published November 20, 2008 WASHINGTON – The second major drought of the last decade is a wake-up call for the Southeast United States, showing the region’s... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 17, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of November 17 Week of November 17, 2008 Economic Message of the Week Corporate, Environmental Leaders Make Economic Case For Climate Action   A coalition of leading corporations and environmental organizations this week called on... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 13, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of November 10 Week of November 10, 2008 Highlight of the Week Youth Vote Sets The Stage For Clean Energy   On Election Day, millennials (youth, ages 18-29) became the most powerful voting bloc in the country. Clean energy,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Solutions to Global Warming

• Nov 7, 2008 Post-Election Poll: 78% of Voters See Clean Energy as Pathway to Revitalize America's Economy Majority cite Global Warming as important as they cast their vote! A new poll from Zogby International of voters in the November elections shows more than three-quarters of Americans see clean energy as a key to America's economic health. The poll, conducted Wednesday and Thursday following... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Nov 5, 2008 New Hope for a Planet in Peril: Change in Political Climate Opens Door for Action on Climate Action For Immediate Release November 5, 2008 Contact: -          Miles Grant, National Wildlife Federation, 703-864-9599 (cell), grantm@nwf.org   New Hope for a Planet in Peril Change in... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 3, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of November 3 November 3, 2008
  "President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress offer new hope that Americans will come together to repower America with clean energy...     National Wildlife Federation        more...  



Mobilizing Hunters and Anglers

• Oct 29, 2008 Colorado Wildlife Federation Secures Measures to Protect Wildlife and Habitat from the Impacts of Oil and Gas Development in Colorado Colorado is undergoing an unprecedented boom in oil and gas development, with a record 6,368 new drilling permits issued last year.  This year is on pace to break that record.  Much of this development occurs in sensitive wildlife habitat for mule deer, elk, pronghorn,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Oct 28, 2008 Tony Caligiuri First Regional Executive Director of Chesapeake Mid-Atlantic Natural Resource Center Tony Caligiuri has joined the National Wildlife Federation as the first Regional Executive Director of NWF’s recently-opened Chesapeake Mid-Atlantic Natural Resource Center in Reston , VA. Caligiuri will lead a staff of wildlife and conservation experts whose work focuses on implementing... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 28, 2008 Potential Funding Opportunities Potential Funding Opportunities October 31, 2008   Funding opportunities are a vital component of the non-profit world.  One of our own NWF Regional Representatives, compiled this short list of current funding opportunities!     It is... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 28, 2008 No Child Left Inside: Education Advocacy and NWF Affiliates Work to Connect Children to Nature NWF affiliate engagement has been crucial to the recent successes in our education advocacy campaigns.   In September, the House of Representatives passed the No Child Left Inside Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 293 to 109. NWF affiliates helped organize a letter from 45 national... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Alaska News The Renewable Resources Coalition, Alaska ’s leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting the clean water and wild salmon of the Bristol Bay watershed, has been selected as the Alaska affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. The decision was made final at the most... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Great Lakes News The National Wildlife Federation and Alliance for the Great Lakes applaud the U.S. Congress for sealing historic protections for the Great Lakes that have been a decade in the making.   The U.S. House approved September 22 the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Gulf States News Conservation Vice President for Kansas Wildlife Federation (KWF), Steven Sorensen, on October 15 attended a historic black footed ferret release in Logan County Kansas. Nineteen ferrets were released in three different areas. The largest area was a 10,000-acre property. KWF has been very... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Northeast News The Connecticut Forest and Park Association was recently featured in an National Public Radio story regarding potential Congressional action adding two important hiking trails-the Metacomet and Massabesett Trails-to the National Trails System.   CFPA has been a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Northern Rockies News Sportsmen, sportswomen and local citizens in Great Falls and Missoula recently gathered to listen to legislative candidates as they talked about their views and philosophies on public access, conservation and energy development. Russell Country Sportsmen, Great Falls Archers, Missouri... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Rocky Mountains News This past summer, Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF), Trout Unlimited (TU) and United Steelworkers of America 13214 hosted a rally in Rock Springs , Wyoming for Little Mountain – an area of public land that has become part of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Competitive Oil and Gas... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Project Saves Mississippi Wetlands In 1941, the US Army Corps of Engineers proposed a flood control project in the lower Mississippi Delta that would have had catastrophic environmental impacts to more than 314 square miles of wetlands.    Fighting the project, known as the Yazoo Pumps, has been a top... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Western News NWF's favorite race car driver, Leilani Munter, is heading to Hawaii with the Conservation Council for Hawaii (CCH) to spread the word about global warming.  You may have seen Leilani at last year's NWF annual meeting, or seen her with NWF lobbying the halls of Congress for climate... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



National

• Oct 27, 2008 No Child Left Inside: Education Advocacy and NWF Affiliates Work to Connect Children to Nature NWF affiliate engagement has been crucial to the recent successes in our education advocacy campaigns.   In September, the House of Representatives passed the No Child Left Inside Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 293 to 109. NWF affiliates helped organize a letter from 45... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Oct 27, 2008 U.S. Congress Approves Historic Protections for Great Lakes     CONTACT:                         FOR... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 The Silver Lining of the Financial Crisis The Silver Lining of the Financial Crisis by Larry Schwieger We are living in a time of financial chaos and economic uncertainty.   The U.S. government has implemented the largest economic intervention in history.   Other world leaders are taking similar steps to restore... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 27, 2008 Climate Capsule - Week of October 27   Week of October 27, 2008 Highlight of the Week Sobering Overview: Climate Changing Faster, Stronger Than Previously Predicted   Climate change is happening more rapidly than was predicted by experts just 15... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 20, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of October 20 Week of October 20, 2008 Highlight of the Week Keep The Endangered Species Act Strong: Constituents Oppose Rollback In Species Protections   A broad coalition of conservation groups recently called on the Bush administration... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 14, 2008 America's Sportsmen Want Clean Energy Investments that Stimulate Economy, Protect Wildlife   NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 13, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of October 13 Week of October 13, 2008 Highlight of the Week In Final Presidential Debate, Watch Candidates Discuss Climate Change   This Wednesday marks the final presidential debate before the November 4 elections, and offers... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 10, 2008 Great Lakes Compact Success Great Lakes Compact Success! The Great Lakes ecosystem is the only freshwater system of its kind in size and ecological diversity. The Great Lakes are now securely protected from diversion and... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 8, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of October 6 Affiliates - find more global warming news, including archives organized by subject area at: http://blogs.nwf.org/globalwarmingnews/ Please view in HTML for proper formatting. Week of October 6, 2008 Highlight of the Week Tonight’s Presidential... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Oct 2, 2008 Orchid Suites Announcements to Affiliates Dear NWF Affiliates: The Orchid NWF Affiliate Program is entering its second year! Thank you to all who signed up. We look forward to working with more of you. The following are special announcements that we hope will inspire you to join us:   Price... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 29, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of September 29 Week of September 29, 2008 Highlight of the Week In 2007, CO2 Output Jumps To Record Level The current concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is the highest during the last 650,000 years, and probably during the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 29, 2008 Federal Scientists: Flood Insurance Program Is Pushing Salmon and Orcas to Extinction NEWS RELEASE:   September 29, 2008     Federal Scientists: Flood Insurance Program Is Pushing Salmon and Orcas to Extinction New Standards for Development in Puget Sound Floodplains Likely   SEATTLE, WA:   Scientists at the National... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 26, 2008 Oil Shale: Another Sub-Prime Investment   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 24, 2008 EPA 2008 Report on the Environment: Highlights of National Trends For release: ( Washington , D.C. – Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 ) 2008 Report on the Environment:   Highlights of National Trends EPA today released the "2008 Report on the Environment: Highlights of National Trends" (2008 ROE HD), which provides the American... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 23, 2008 Western Climate Initiative: Historic First Step, Essential Improvements Needed Western Climate Initiative: Historic First Step, Essential Improvements Needed   On Release of Western Climate Initiative Plan and  Implications for the Interior West  ... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 18, 2008 No Child Left Inside Act Wins in Congress! WASHINGTON, DC (September 18, 2008) – Children and teachers won a big victory last night with the passage of the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 in the House of Representatives. The popular, bi-partisan bill passed by a vote of 293-109. The bill was written to better prepare teachers for... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 15, 2008 Climate Capsule Week of September 15   Week of September 15, 2008 Highlight of the Week House To Consider Energy Package Congress must take the urgent and necessary steps that will give consumers better energy choices, cut oil dependency and cut global warming pollution.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 11, 2008 New House Compromise Energy Bill BREAKING NEWS: We have been informed by the speaker’s office that an agreement has been reached on the House compromise energy legislation. Most elements (other than drilling) have already passed the House. While drilling is not the answer and is the wrong direction, the bill does include a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Sep 8, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of September 8 Week of September 8, 2008 Highlight of the Week House to Consider Energy Package This Week When we last saw Congress, a minority of lawmakers continued to block critical measures that could help break America's addiction to oil, give... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Alaska - Sept./Oct. 2008 NWF's Alaska office gathered together interested Anchorage members and activists this summer for a sneak peek at our Balanced Energy Plan for Alaska. The Alaska office's Pat Lavin presented a sophisticated, practical approach to integrating renewables into the Alaska power grid, reducing... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Great Lakes Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 The Great Lakes can lessen the impact of global warming or become global warming’s victim — it all depends on Congress, according to a new report from the Healing Our Waters®-Great Lakes Coalition. The authors urged Congress to enact a comprehensive plan to restore the health of the Great Lakes.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Northeast Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 NWF’s Vermont affiliate, VT Natural Resources Council, had a good year promoting progressive, statewide conservation legislation. "Current use" refers to a land taxation approach that bases property taxes on the "current" use of property. If the property is primarily used for foresty or farming... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Northern Rockies Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 The National Wildlife Federation and the Clark Fork Coalition have just released “LOW FLOWS, HOT TROUT: Climate Change in the Clark Fork Watershed.” The report shows how climate change is impacting the Clark Fork Basin in western Montana and northern Idaho by effecting temperatures,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Rocky Mountain Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 In late June, Garrit Voggesser and Myra Wilensky of the Tribal Lands Conservation Program co-hosted a meeting with staff from the forestry department of the Nez Perce Tribe to discuss carbon sequestration on tribal lands. The goal of the meeting was to establish tribal experiences with carbon... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Southeast Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 As part of a joint grant from the Wildlife Conservation Society, NWF and the Florida Wildlife Federation are sponsoring a climate change summit with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWCC). The summit will explore the challenges facing wildlife managers and the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Western Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 A coalition of environmental groups, private landowners, and developers are celebrating a historic land-use agreement for the 240,000 acre Tejon Ranch. The Planning and Conservation League (PCL), the California affiliate of National Wildlife Federation, is part of the coalition which actively... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Refuge Victory In Texas By: Janice Bezanson, Executive Director, TCA A recent court ruling in Texas is a big step in protecting a huge conservation victory by a coalition led by NWF affiliate Texas Conservation Alliance.  The Alliance generated input from 20,000 people and media coverage in more than 50 media... Texas Conservation Alliance        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Gulf States Natural Resource Center - Sept./Oct. 2008 This issue's Gulf States news was featured as the Affiliate Spotlight story highlighting a victory for the Texas Conservation Alliance.  Read below for the complete story. By: Janice Bezanson, Executive Director, TCA A recent court ruling in Texas is a big step in protecting a... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 28, 2008 Welcome to Our New Alaska Affiliate! By: Larry Schweiger, President & CEO National Wildlife Federation welcomes the Renewable Resources Coalition (RRC) as our newest affiliate and our conservation partner in the state of Alaska.  RRC's mission is "to preserve and protect the ongoing viability of Alaska's abundant... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



News

• Aug 18, 2008 "Low Flows, Hot Trout" The National Wildlife Federation and the Clark Fork Coalition have just released “LOW FLOWS, HOT TROUT: Climate Change in the Clark Fork Watershed.” The report shows how climate change is impacting the Clark Fork Basin in western Montana and northern Idaho by affecting temperatures,... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Aug 14, 2008 NWF and Earth Conservation Corps Clean up the Anacostia River On July 29, 2008, NWF joined Earth Conservation Corps for a clean-up day on the banks of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.  Participants picked up garbage and cleared away driftwood and invasive plants, making room for Corps members to plant native species. Two billion... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



News

• Aug 12, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of August 11th Bush Administration Plans Sneak Attack On The Endangered Species Act The Bush Administration plans to rollback protections for America ’s imperiled wildlife by re-writing the regulations of the Endangered Species Act. According to leaked documents obtained by the National Wildlife... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Aug 5, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of August 4th As Bush Fights for Big Oil, Exxon Mobil Amasses Profits Of $1,485 A Second Big oil companies and overseas oil producers are seen as top culprits responsible for high prices at the pump, according to a recent CNNMoney poll . The poll found that 68% of respondents think domestic oil... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 29, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of July 28th SEC Urged To Require Global Warming Risk Disclosure Investors and legislators are urging the government to adopt a policy that would require publicly traded companies to disclose financial risks associated with global warming . The Senate Appropriations Committee included... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jul 24, 2008 Judge issues permanent injunction to stop widespread haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program lands SEATTLE, WA - A U.S. District judge today issued a permanent injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) program allowing widespread haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program lands. The injunction allows those who have already applied to the program or who have made... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



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• Jul 23, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of July 21 EPA: Global Warming A Substantial Health Threat Unless climate action is taken, global warming will pose a substantial threat to human health in the coming decade, according to the Environmental Protection Agency . The governmental agency issued warnings about heat waves, hurricanes... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jul 15, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of July 14 Al Gore To Speak On National Challenge On Energy And Climate Al Gore, chairman of the Alliance for Climate Protection, helped launch in March a multi-year, multi-faceted campaign designed to engage the American public and ignite a movement to address one of the most important issues... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jul 9, 2008 Judge Orders USDA to Halt Expanded Haying and Grazing on Conservation Reserve Program Lands USDA action puts 24 million acres of wildlife habitat at risk WASHINGTON, DC (July 9) – A U.S. District Judge yesterday issued a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), forcing the agency to halt efforts to open 24 million acres of Conservation... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



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• Jul 8, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of July 7 Connecting The Dots: Midwest Flooding And Global Warming "As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States , our thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way," said Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. As the flood... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jul 1, 2008 NWF Welcomes Its Newest Affiliate: Earth Conservation Corps The National Wildlife Federation is proud and honored to welcome the Earth Conservation Corps (ECC) to our family of affiliates.  ECC is based in Washington, D.C. and their mission is to "empower our endangered youth to reclaim the Anacostia River, their communities, and their... National Wildlife Federation        more...  



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• Jun 24, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of June 23 Global Warming and Severe Weather "As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States, our thoughts and prayers are with those in harm's way," said Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. "The big picture is that global warming... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 17, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of June 16 Momentum Builds In The House Following the Senate vote on the Climate Security Act late last week, there is a flurry of activity that is developing in the House and keeping the climate action momentum alive. Two new comprehensive climate bills were introduced in recent weeks.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jun 10, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of June 9 Global Warming Fight Shifts To 2009 After Senate Bid Stalls Despite an unsuccessful effort in the U.S. Senate to overcome the stalling and filibuster tactics of those opposed to global warming legislation, last week’s results are vital to plans for passing strong global warming... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• Jun 9, 2008 New Report Aims to Save Kids from an "Indoor Summer" Many Children Gain Weight During Summer Break as Disconnect with Nature Grows; National Wildlife Federation Urges Parents and Policymakers to Help Kids     National Wildlife Federation        more   



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• Jun 4, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of June 2 Climate Security Act Rally, Senate Floor Debate As the Senate debates historic bipartisan climate legislation, U.S. Senators were joined Monday by a broad coalition of business, labor, faith, and conservation leaders calling for urgent Senate action to address the challenge of global... National Wildlife Federation        more...  


• May 30, 2008 How Green Is Your Office? Environmental Advocates of New York Goes Green By Daniella Nordin, Communications Assistant Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are committed to conserving and recycling at home, but when many of us reach our workplaces, our green values are left at the door. And the decisions we make at work are making a big impact on the... Environmental Advocates of New York        more...  



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• May 28, 2008 Climate Capsule: Week of May 26 Momentum Peaking Ahead of Climate Security Act Vote in Senate If it becomes law, the Climate Security Act will cut global warming pollution by setting up a cap-and-trade system to limit the emissions that cause global warming. The Senate is scheduled to begin floor debate on the... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• May 23, 2008 Outlook is Bleak for State Shoreline The Baltimore Sun        more   


• May 5, 2008 Colorado Forum Addresses Disorder Affecting Our Nation's Youth Photograph: Charlie Archambault On April 22 nd , Earth Day 2008, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted Colorado Forum: Connecting Kids to Nature to discuss strategies to ensure that the environmental stewardship and conservation ethics... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 22, 2008 Broadcast on Global Warming Solutions Gets Global Attention Photo: Copyright 2008, Fritz Myer Universities, schools and businesses around the world are hosting NWF's Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming broadcast by showing recordings of the second annual broadcast during their activities leading up to Earth Day on April 22 nd... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Apr 9, 2008 Court Ruling Protects Endangered Species in Florida Keys A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to uphold an injunction on April 1st, protecting endangered species and their habitat in the Florida Keys.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was denied their appeal to overturn an injunction brought against them by the Florida Wildlife... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2008 Tribal Lands Program and Oglala Lakota College By: Alexis Bonogofsky;  photo: copyright 2008, Alexis Bonogofsky For the second year, NWF's Tribal Lands Conservation Program has partnered with Oglala Lakota College on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to host tribal high school students in a day of learning about career... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Mar 18, 2008 Volunteers Replant Fontainebleu State Park WDSU, New Orleans        more   



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• Feb 11, 2008 EPA Under Pressure to Keep Banned Pesticide on Market MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Steve Holmer, American Bird Conservancy, 202-234-7181, ext. 216 sholmer@abcbirds.org , http://www.abcbirds.org/ Cat Lazaroff, Defenders of Wildlife, 202-772-3270, clazaroff@defenders.org Science Panel Agrees with Pesticide Ban which Followed Millions of... Defenders of Wildlife        more...  
• Feb 2, 2008 A Green Day for Bush Bush's Environmental Protection Agency made a move to veto the Corps of Engineer's Yazoo pump project which could have resulted in atrocious impacts to the area's aquatic ecosystems.     TIME        more   


• Jan 29, 2008 Scientists Call on Congress to Help Wildlife Survive Global Warming WASHINGTON, DC -- “More than 600 prominent scientists from across the United States are calling on Congress to pass legislation that will curb America's global warming pollution and help protect wildlife and other natural resources threatened by global warming. Spearheaded by some of... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Jan 24, 2008 Invasive Species Threat from Arctic Offshore Drilling Ignored Interior Purged Scientific Concerns about Introduction of Exotics in Arctic Waters WASHINGTON, DC - January 24 - The Interior Department directed its scientists to exclude any assessments of the high likelihood that offshore oil drilling would introduce invasive species into Arctic... Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility        more...  
• Jan 8, 2008 Groups Appeal Court Decision Blocking Ohio Citizens from Lake Erie Shoreline Columbus, Ohio -- Conservation groups today took the first step to appeal an Ohio lower court decision that blocks Ohio citizens from walking, fishing and recreating along the shores of Lake Erie. The groups seek to overturn a December 11th decision by Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 19, 2007 Sportsmen Want Action on Climate Change By: Joe Wilkinson Another day, another half-dozen presidential candidates in Iowa restaurants, town meetings, neighborhood meet-and-greets and down on the farm. The talk is of Iraq, health-care coverage and education funding. However, if they want to know what's on the mind of someone like me,... DesMoines Register        more...  



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• Dec 13, 2007 Senate Passes Bill to Reduce Oil Dependency Statement by Larry Schweiger President & CEO, National Wildlife Federation Regarding Passage of Watered Down U.S. Senate Energy Bill "Today the Senate passed an energy bill that helps reduce America's oil dependency and takes an important step toward reducing global warming pollution.... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Dec 7, 2007 Catalog Choice Service Each year, 19 billion catalogs are mailed to American consumers.  Put in perspective, that's 53 million trees -- equivalent to the number of trees in 2,000 Central Parks!   Sadly, most of these catalogs are unsolicited and annoying.  Plus, all this mailbox clutter takes its... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 30, 2007 Atlanta Teens Share Saturday Morning with Nature   ET Student Gets Down to Earth View full-size Copyright 2007, NWF ET student, Lyndon Habersham, gets down and dirty removing invasive species and clearing existing trails at the OAC   Never a Missed... Jolea Bryant (NWF)        more   
• Nov 5, 2007 Vermont Is Stepping It Up!   Montpelier Steps it UP! View full-size NWF Former Governor Phil Hoff spoke about the need for leadership on global warming View full-size NWF... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
• Nov 1, 2007 2007 Conservation Achievement Awards Dinner Jack Hanna hosts NWF's Awards Dinner MC Jack Hanna with participant and flamingo View full-size Kristin Johnson   Colby Davidson wins Youth Award View full-size NWF Jack... National Wildlife Federation        more...  
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