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Read about the latest events, issues, legislation, and more affecting wildlife and our work.

California Condor taking off

Endangered Species Act 50th Anniversary Highlights Successes, Continued Challenges to Wildlife

Endangered Species Day and the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act are an opportunity to celebrate the incredible successes of this landmark law while highlighting the gravity of the wildlife crisis and the critical need for action.

Drew Youngedyke, Pipeline Dive 2012

Commission Decision Leaves Great Lakes People, Water, Wildlife at Risk to Catastrophic Line 5 Disaster

Dec 01, 2023

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A. Kindle, Fly fishing

Bipartisan EXPLORE Act Expands Recreation Opportunities, Improves Access to Nature

Nov 30, 2023

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lead pipe, credit: US EPA

EPA Takes Essential Step Toward Replacing Lead Water Pipes Poisoning Communities

Nov 30, 2023

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lead pipe, credit: US EPA

La EPA da un paso esencial para reemplazar las tuberías de agua que contienen plomo y que envenenan a varias comunidades

Nov 30, 2023

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Buffalo on the Wind River Reservation

Bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act Prioritizes Indigenous Self-Determination, Buffalo Management on Tribal Lands

Nov 29, 2023

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Black bear. Credit: Tim Lumley.

Field Guide to North American Wildlife Spotlights 12 Species Through Captivating, In-Depth Courses

Nov 20, 2023

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Great Lakes, Pixabay

Governor Whitmer Signs Historic Bill to Address Climate Change in Michigan

Nov 28, 2023

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fire on Sangre de Cristo Mountain, Colorado

New Federal Assessment Warns of Climate Impacts Across the United States

Nov 14, 2023

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