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National Wildlife Federation, Five Affiliates to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks

The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and five of its state affiliates gave 60-day notice to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service that they intend to sue over the agencies’ reckless and illegal attempt to eliminate protection for the habitat of protected species under the Endangered Species Act.

Gary Parker

Roadless Rule Repeal Would Fragment Wildlife Habitat, Threaten Clean Water, Outdoor Recreation

Aug 18, 2026

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Governor’s Executive Order Aims to Protect Boundary Waters from Destructive Mining

Aug 18, 2026

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Orden ejecutiva del gobernador de Minnesota busca proteger los Boundary Waters frente a la destructiva minería

Aug 18, 2026

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Pronghorn, Tanner Saul

Expanded Hunting and Fishing Access Creates Opportunities to Broaden Engagement, Investment in Refuge System

Aug 14, 2026

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Stevie Parsons

Stevie Parsons Elected Chair of National Wildlife Federation’s Tribal Advisory Council

Aug 11, 2026

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Charlie Nutting

Gulf Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Increases Costs, Threatens Wildlife, People

Aug 06, 2026

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piping plover

Michigan Supreme Court’s Line 5 Decision Upholds Great Lakes Protections

Jul 31, 2026

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Bull elk, Tanner Saul

Local Input Act Strengthens Transparency, Public Participation in Public Lands Management

Jul 23, 2026

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