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

Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings on beach, National Park Service

‘God Squad’ Exempts Gulf Energy Development from Commonsense Wildlife Protections

Endangered species in the Gulf are not impeding our military readiness.

Mexican free tailed bat, iNaturalist/Carlos Henrique Russi

National Wildlife Federation, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Grant Program Advances Wildlife Research, Conservation at Nine Colleges, Universities

Jun 23, 2026

Greater sage-grouse. Credit: Tom Koerner, USFWS.

Rollback of Bonding Requirements Threatens Wildlife Habitat, Clean Water, Increases Taxpayer Burden

Jun 22, 2026

Latest Offshore Wind Lease Buy-Backs Threaten Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections

Jun 18, 2026

Acuerdo para rescindir concesiones eólicas marinas amenaza la energía asequible y la protección de la vida silvestre

Jun 18, 2026

Conservationist, Clean Energy Leader to Serve as Chair-Elect of National Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors

Jun 18, 2026

National Wildlife Federation Urges Stronger Data-Center Safeguards, Protections for Wildlife, Communities

Jun 17, 2026

National Wildlife Federation Insta a Reforzar las Salvaguardas de los Centros de Datos, Protegiendo la Vida Silvestre y las Comunidades

Jun 17, 2026

Legacy Restoration Fund Reauthorization Supports Critical Investments, Accessibility for Public Lands

Jun 17, 2026

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