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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.

A close up of an elk taken by Reid Neureiter.

Proposed ‘Fire Sale’ of Public Lands Runs Contrary to Public Opinion, Responsible Stewardship

Jun 11, 2025

Bighorn Sheep Grazes in an Alpine Meadow

Justice Department Public Lands Guidance Goes Against Public Opinion

Jun 10, 2025

National Wildlife Federation Calls for Increased Conservation of Iconic Species, Places, Ecosystems

Jun 09, 2025

Frederick Kowal to Lead National Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors

Jun 06, 2025

New Report Urges Action to Address Threats to Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million People

Jun 05, 2025

Isobel Lingenfelter, Skyler Nix Honored with National Young Leader Awards

Jun 04, 2025

Martin Kemper Honored with National Volunteer of the Year Award

Jun 04, 2025

Lew Carpenter Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award

Jun 04, 2025

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