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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.

North Atlantic right whale, New England Aquarium, collected under NMFS permit 14233

Narrowing Definition of ‘Take’ Undermines Effectiveness of Endangered Species Act

Sep 17, 2026

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Pronghorn graze with Bears Ears in the background

Attempts to Rescind Bears Ears Resource Management Plan Would Silence Tribal Nations, Undermine Years of Collaboration, Co-Stewardship

Sep 17, 2026

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Great Lakes, Hong Wu Photography, Flickr

House-Passed Water Resources Development Act Takes Strides to Build Resilience, Support Vital Habitat

Sep 16, 2026

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American bison buffalo, Tanner Saul

Indian Buffalo Management Act Advances in Committee, Affirming Tribal Expertise, Sovereignty

Sep 15, 2026

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Coal Power Plant with Smoke

Repeal of Power Plant Emissions Rule Will Exacerbate Climate, Public Health, Wildlife Crises

Sep 14, 2026

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Coal Power Plant with Smoke

Derogar la norma sobre las emisiones de las centrales eléctricas agravará la crisis climática, la salud pública y la vida silvestre

Sep 14, 2026

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Beaver Mom and Baby, Elizabeth Haslam, Flickr

Partnership Will Advance Nature-Based Solutions in the Colorado River Basin for Wildfire Resilience, Water Security

Sep 10, 2026

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Mackinac bridge in Michigan, Shutterstock

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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