Secretary Zinke Announces Boost to Wetland, Waterfowl Conservation, Access to Public Lands Through Conservation Grants, Federal Duck Stamp Funds

April 26, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, Species, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, today approved $17.8 million in grants for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to conserve or restore more than 108,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other […]

All National Monuments Designated Under the Antiquities Act

April 26, 2017 / by NRDC / Africa, Conservation, Europe, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Grand Staircase-Escalante Bob Wick/BLM The designation of a national monument is a recognition of the space’s contribution to America’s heritage, whether through its rich natural beauty or the role it’s played in our developing national story. Nearly every president since Theodore Roosevelt has made use of his Antiquities […]

Plastic Pollution is Threatening the Arctic

April 26, 2017 / by Nick Mallos / Climate, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Scientists are learning more about the threats microplastics pose to our ocean. Photo credit: NOAA Last week, a new study published in in the journal Science Advances found that the Arctic Ocean is accumulating high concentrations of plastics―specifically in the Greenland and Barents seas. I wanted to share with you why this study is so […]

An Artist Envisions Our National Parks in 2050

April 26, 2017 / by Clara Chaisson / Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Ranger Doug (left), Hannah Rothstein (right) At first glance, a print from artist Hannah Rothstein’s series “National Parks 2050” looks like one of the classic posters that Works Progress Administration artists created for the National Park Service between 1938 and 1941. The iconic landscapes are there, as are […]

These Quilters Have Sew Much Love for the Ocean

April 26, 2017 / by Guest Blogger / Australia, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Photo courtesy of Luana Rubin As a young boy, Luana and Paul Rubin’s son Mason, now 27, was in love with the ocean. He decided for his eighth birthday party to eschew gifts and instead have his guests make contributions to the Jacques Cousteau Society. “He raised a nice little sum of […]

5 reasons why America’s Arctic should remain off-limits to new drilling for oil and gas

April 26, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Europe, Global News, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Most of the Arctic’s federal waters are off limits to thanks to protections put in place in 2016. But the Trump administration wants to reverse the ban and allow fossil fuel companies to begin bidding for a chance to drill. That would be a mistake. Not only would new drilling […]

5 reasons why America’s Arctic should remain off-limits to new drilling for oil and gas

April 26, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Europe, Global News, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Most of the Arctic’s federal waters are off limits to thanks to protections put in place in 2016. But the Trump administration wants to reverse the ban and allow fossil fuel companies to begin bidding for a chance to drill. That would be a mistake. Not only would new drilling […]

Why Monuments Matter

April 25, 2017 / by Sharon Buccino / Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund On Wednesday, President Trump will unveil his latest effort to undermine our bedrock environmental protections. Trump will reportedly sign an executive order requiring Interior Secretary Zinke to carry out a review of every national monument created in the past 21 years – both onshore and off. Spoiler alert: […]

March for Climate, Communities, and our Oceans

April 25, 2017 / by Franz Matzner / Climate, Conservation, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Oceans, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Photo: Climate Action Network/flickr Hundreds of thousands around the world will gather and march to demand action on climate change this Saturday, April 29th. It’s a clear act of resistance against policies that put our future at risk. But it is also a groundswell that channels months of […]

5 Surprising Facts About Penguins

April 25, 2017 / by Erin Spencer / Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Climate, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, South America, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy From the iconic emperor to the quirky macaroni, penguins are some of the most charismatic (and well-dressed) ocean animals. In honor of World Penguin Day, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite penguin facts to celebrate these captivating birds. So sit back, enjoy and be sure to share your favorite penguin trivia […]

Arbor Day, FSC and America’s wood basket

April 25, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund There’s one day a year when trees around the world receive the extra love they deserve. It’s Arbor Day, which, this year falls on April 28th in the US. People are encouraged to plant trees on Arbor Day. Or simply take care of trees that are already standing. It’s one […]

Arbor Day, FSC and America’s wood basket

April 25, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund There’s one day a year when trees around the world receive the extra love they deserve. It’s Arbor Day, which, this year falls on April 28th in the US. People are encouraged to plant trees on Arbor Day. Or simply take care of trees that are already standing. It’s one […]

Renowned Conservationist Kuki Gallmann Shot in Kenya

April 25, 2017 / by News Editor / Africa, Environment, Environmental News Service, Journalism, Species

Published by the Environmental News Service NAIROBI, Kenya, April 24, 2017 (ENS) – Conservationist and author Kuki Gallmann, 73, was shot and wounded on Sunday morning in Kenya as she was inspecting damage committed by arsonists to her property, an expansive conservation park in Western Laikipia, in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Read the full article […]

Yet Another Flawed Study on California Water & Economics

April 24, 2017 / by Doug Obegi / Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund David Sunding prepared yet another flawed analysis of the economics of California water earlier this week. Reading his report, one would never know that water exports from the Delta increased dramatically over the decades until the late 2000s, nor that today under the biological opinions, average water exports […]

How an Argument Led to a Big Discovery: An Interview with USGS Scientist Kim Yates

April 24, 2017 / by Sarah Cooley / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Dr. Kim Yates, research oceanographer with the U.S. Geological Survey. Credit: Benjamin Drummond for Ocean Conservancy. The Ocean Conservancy ocean acidification team has spent time in Florida over the past year talking with fishermen and scientists to better understand how changes in ocean chemistry are affecting Florida’s coastal communities and its marine […]

Taking Stock: 100 Days of a Dangerous, Unhealthy Agenda

April 24, 2017 / by NRDC / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, Conservation, Fresh Water, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, North America, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Oil pumpjacks in Kern County, California Gary Kavanagh/iStock Since taking office, President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress have unleashed the worst-ever assault on our right to breathe clean air, drink safe water, and enjoy healthy lands, moving to undo the historic progress of recent years to address climate […]

Climate-smart conservation along the Rio Grande

April 24, 2017 / by Jason Patlis / Climate, Conservation, Global News, Lands, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund The Rio Grande-Rio Bravo is the lifeblood of the water scarce Chihuahuan desert region. The river and its tributaries serve as the primary source of water for some 6 million people, and provide food and shelter to a number of plant and animal species. But, climate change, coupled with rising […]

Africa’s Largest Eagle Needs Its Space—and Lots of It

April 21, 2017 / by Jason Bittel / Africa, Conservation, Lands, Natural Resources Defense Fund, Resources, Species

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund Chris Eason/Flickr The martial eagle of sub-Saharan Africa can make some pretty impressive dives. With wingspans approaching nine feet, these gray-and-white raptors can take down a goat. Unfortunately, the eagle’s population is taking a steep plunge, too. The species numbered in the tens of thousands as recently as […]

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