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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.

Smog air pollution over West Los Angeles

Methane Rollback Serves Oil, Gas Interests at the Expense of Public Health, Wildlife

Oct 07, 2026

Menos regulación de metano: gana la industria, pierden la salud pública y la vida silvestre

Oct 07, 2026

Conservation Champion, Longtime NWF Leader Jim Lyon Passes

Oct 06, 2026

Wildlife Crossings Funding Would Reconnect Habitat, Reduce Vehicle Collisions

Oct 01, 2026

U.S. Mayors Lead in Monarch Conservation Despite Environmental Rollbacks

Sep 30, 2026

Executive Order Honors Sporting Community, Creates Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation, Investments in Managing Wildlife, Public Lands, Waters

Sep 18, 2026

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

Reducir la definición de 'captura' socava la eficacia de la Ley de Especies en Peligro de Extinción

Sep 17, 2026

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