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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.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Recommitment to the Great Lakes Puts Michigan on Path to Revoke Line 5, Protect Great Lakes

Sep 09, 2026

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Mackinac bridge in Michigan, Shutterstock

Compromiso de la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer pone a Michigan en la dirección correcta para eliminar la Línea 5

Sep 09, 2026

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Survey Finds Increase in Requirements to Remove Fall Leaves by HOA, City Ordinances

Sep 09, 2026

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Enough is Enough: Groups Demand Governor Evers Protect Wisconsin Waters

Sep 04, 2026

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Ralph Gaines

EPA Tries Again to Narrow Stream, Wetlands Protections

Sep 04, 2026

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Credit: David Marshall

Wendell Berry Championed Reconnecting Americans with Nature

Sep 01, 2026

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Louisiana Wildlife Federation & Pontchartrain Conservancy

Wildlife Groups Oppose Waiving Environmental Protections for Space Projects

Aug 25, 2026

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Gary Parker

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

Aug 18, 2026

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