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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.

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EPA Retreat on PFAS Protections Threatens Clean Water, Wildlife, Public Health

May 14, 2025

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People installing solar panels. Photo by Peteonline22, Wikimedia Commons.

House Reconciliation Bill Would Weaken ʹappƽ̨n Manufacturing, Clean Energy Investments

May 14, 2025

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Flatside Wilderness Additions Act Will Benefit Wildlife, People in Arkansas

May 13, 2025

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‘Skinny� Budget Cuts Funding, Research Needed to Advance Environmental Justice

May 12, 2025

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Asian carp jumping. Photo credit: NWF

Invasive Carp Barrier Project Receives Much Needed Certainty

May 09, 2025

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

May 05, 2025

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