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What We Do to Conserve Wildlife

Conserving healthy populations of fish and wildlife is at the heart of National Wildlife Federation's work. From the tundra of Alaska to the palm-lined shores of Florida, America harbors a spectacular array of plant and animal species.

Unfortunately, many of our wildlife species have seriously declined due to human actions ranging from rampant development and unwise resource extraction to pollution of our waterways.

NWF is working across the country with diverse partners--individuals like you, state and federal conservation agencies, businesses and other conservation groups--to protect and restore our native wildlife and the habitats on which they depend.

The science and practice of wildlife conservation has changed dramatically over the more than 70 years since NWF was founded. Confronting current threats as well as emerging issues, like global warming, requires that we continue to be agile and innovative in the conservation strategies we employ.

NWF's efforts to protect America's wildlife center on:

• Keeping Common Species Common  - By working to conserve robust populations of the full array of plant and animal species, NWF helps maintain the integrity of the nation's natural heritage, and enables the continued enjoyment of cherished hunting and angling traditions. As a founding member of the Teaming with Wildlife coalition, NWF works closely with fish and wildlife agencies to implement State Wildlife Action Plans--conservation blueprints for preventing species endangerment.

• Providing a Safety Net for Endangered Species  - Many plant and animal species already have declined to the point where they are at grave risk of disappearing forever. NWF not only works to ensure that our most vulnerable species receive the protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act, but also defends against attacks on this seminal piece of wildlife legislation.

• Safeguarding Wildlife from Global Warming  - Global warming now represents the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of the nation's fish and wildlife. NWF is engaged in advancing the creation of climate-smart conservation practices designed to help wildlife adapt to and survive current and future shifts in climate.