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

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.

A close up of an elk taken by Reid Neureiter.

Thompson Divide Mineral Withdrawal Benefits Public Lands, Wildlife, Sporting Traditions

Apr 03, 2024

New Endangered Species Act Rule Restores Many Protections Discarded by Trump Administration

Mar 28, 2024

Nuevas reglas restablecen las protecciones para las especies amenazadas que eliminó el gobierno de Trump

Mar 28, 2024

Belted Kingfisher, eating, fish, Daniel Kelch

Bipartisan Wetlands Conservation Reauthorization Vital for People, Wildlife, Water

Mar 28, 2024

New Methane Rule Will Reduce Natural Gas Waste, Generate Money for Taxpayers, Help Address Climate Change

Mar 27, 2024

New York State Proposed Budgets Omit Critical Funding for Climate Education

Mar 25, 2024

New Investments Will Accelerate Decarbonization, Invest in Manufacturing

Mar 25, 2024

Great Marsh, credit: National Wildlife Federation

Wetlands Report Shows Accelerating Losses

Mar 22, 2024

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