“It really boils down to this: that all life is interrelated.” While Dr. King’s speeches and writing may not have directly addressed conservation, many of the central tenets of his work continue to inspire those fighting for environmental justice. blog.nwf.org/2019/01/all-...

"All Life is Interrelated": Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Environmental Justice Legacy - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered for his powerful civil rights legacy and his nonviolent protests that inspired half a century of peaceful protest in support of equality. As … Read more

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Don’t Let the Environmental Protection Agency Abandon Manatees - The U.S. EPA is axing programs that stop wastewater and agricultural runoff from entering Florida’s waterways and harmful algal outbreaks that kill off the seagrass manatees depend on for food: support.nwfactionfund.org/page/91291/a...

Don’t Let the Environmental Protection Agency Abandon Manatees

More Florida manatees have already died this year than in either 2024 or 2023 as the species faces growing threats and possible extinction. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is axing progra...

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Fireflies are disappearing in America, and how we maintain our yards and gardens is a huge reason why blog.nwf.org/2024/09/leav...

Leave the Leaves to Save Fireflies! - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Did you know that most of a firefly’s life can be spent under the leaves? This fall, leave the leaves to save fireflies.

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Monarch Heroes is 10 years old! 🎉 Monarch Heroes is a NWF education school-based program creating pollinator habitats to support the monarch butterfly. 🦋 Learn more: blog.nwf.org/2025/10/mona...

We can responsibly plan and operate offshore wind energy in a way that supports healthy communities and habitats. Learn how: youtu.be/N7WfqtYRKCc?... #OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy

Coast to Coast: The Need for Responsible Offshore Wind Energy

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In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the Indigenous communities in our region who steward the land and wildlife through intergenerational knowledge and practice to restore habitats and protect natural resources - blog.nwf.org/2024/07/inte...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Discover the powerful conservation legacy of Hispanics across the U.S. and their advocacy for public lands and waters through NWF's partner program, HECHO (Hispanic Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors). Please visit www.hechoonline.org.

20 years ago, Katrina ravaged New Orleans. The storm changed the Gulf Coast and survivor Chris Dier's life, forever. Chris has since gone on to share his lessons from Katrina around the world and inspire his students about the power of community - ow.ly/gta350WNRXH

Carrying Katrina 20 Years Later: Climate, Memory, & the Pursuit of Humanity - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Chris Dier, survivor, reflects on how his life forever changed after Katrina and what he’s learned about climate change and the power of community.

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Our latest blog shares a little-known story of how a federal channel impacted a MILLION acres of wetlands that contributed to the tragedy during Hurricane Katrina twenty years ago - blog.nwf.org/2025/08/twen...

Our hearts go out to the families & communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Central Texas. For those who would like to help, please visit the Greater Houston Community Foundation website for a list of vetted organizations: ghcf.org/news/central...

It’s National Rivers Month! Help us celebrate the incredible rivers in our region that need our protection. Today we’re featuring the Everglades–the River of Grass. Learn about this shallow, but critical, river & our efforts to save it - www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wat....

After two years of hard work by Channelview High School students and the community, we’re proud to announce the creation of the first pocket prairie in Channelview, Texas. 🎉 - blog.nwf.org/2025/06/comm...

Recently @nationalwildlife.bsky.social announced the 2025 members of the Youth Advisory Council. We’re thrilled to see so many of the young leaders coming from our region. We know they will do great things! blog.nwf.org/2025/04/intr...

Introducing the 2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

This dynamic group of 14 young leaders, ages 18-28, brings a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, climate action, and youth leadership.

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Roughly half the water in our large, mainstem rivers comes from streams set to lose Clean Water Act protections under an upcoming EPA rule. #protectcleanwater

WOTUS: A narrowing EPA definition is reshaping the Clean Water Act

By Brian Bienkowski Debra Shankland was a kid when the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire in 1969.  “I saw the dead fish, I smelled it,” the retired biologist and environmental educator told a room ...

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Join us on May 22 for a virtual rally with fellow wildlife enthusiasts and experts to help save the cornerstone of wildlife conservation science, the U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area!

Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation

We need YOU as we rally in support of critical federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs tha...

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Happy Endangered Species Day! A few of the endangered or threatened species in this region include ocelots, West Indian manatees, Mississippi sandhill cranes, red wolves and more. Learn how these species are protected through the Endangered Species Act - blog.nwf.org/2025/05/enda...

Do you have the gardening fever? Here are five native plants to consider planting in your space. Pollinators will thank you!

5 Amazing Native Flowers for Your Garden - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Check out some of our favorite native flowers for beginner and expert gardeners alike. Adding these native species to your garden supports wildlife!

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Katrina Koning from @nwf-south.bsky.social Southeast Forestry program shares their learned wisdom to aspiring and new ecologists, conservationists and naturalists. Read the full blog for more inspiration - blog.nwf.org/2025/04/an-o...

Sunday is the 15th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. While the spill was tragic for the Gulf, these five stories prove that strategic restoration can work and that the fines collected from BP following the spill have been wisely invested. Read blog two of our three-part series.

15 Years Later: 5 Wins for Wildlife & Habitat After the Deepwater Horizon Spill - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

While the spill was tragic for the Gulf, these stories prove that strategic restoration can work and that the fines collected from BP following the spill have been smartly invested.

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Become a voice for monarchs by sending a letter to your mayor to encourage them to sign the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge! The deadline for your community to take the pledge is April 30. Learn more at www.nwf.org/MayorsMonarc... 📷 by USFWS/Jim Hudgins

On April 20th, it will have been 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. From the deep-sea corals to the shorelines of Louisiana, the spill reshaped the Gulf Coast in ways we are still uncovering today. Learn about key findings in our three-part blog series. Read the first blog here:

15 Years Later: Reflecting on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill’s Legacy in the Gulf - The National Wildlife Federation Blog

Takeaways about the Gulf’s recovery since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 15 years ago—its wildlife, restoration successes, and the urgent need for continued investment for environmental and economic ...

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JUST RELEASED - Spring is here! With a renewed interest in nature, we invite you to explore the conservation & education stories in our spring newsletter. Get inspired. Discover wildlife facts. Take a quiz and so much more - us.engagingnetworks.app/page/email/m...

Mr. Blount has spent his life tending his land in Alabama. As he looks back on his journey, he sees a responsibility to share what he’s learned. He is partnering with NWF to provide educational opportunities to the next generation of landowners and students - blog.nwf.org/2025/02/hono...

Happy Manatee Day! These gentle herbivores exist in close proximity to human activity along the Gulf. Listed as “threatened”, manatees face multiple threats. Learn more about our work to save this beloved species - www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wil.... 📷 by Kaila Drayton.

If you’re a wildlife lover, you know March brings the start of spring. But this month also brings basketball. Welcome to National Wildlife Federation’s first-ever Critter Craziness where YOU will be deciding the ultimate winner! blog.nwf.org/2025/03/2025...

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Pollinators are great and so are you! Happy Valentine's Day!

The countdown is on! Amplify Austin, the community-wide day of giving, is a month away. Please mark your calendar to help protect the natural beauty of Texas by donating to our Texas conservation & education programs on March 5th: www.amplifyatx.org/organization...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Cook-Off for the Coast at Docville Farm in Louisiana. Every dish was so incredible. See you next year! www.coastcookoff.com

Looking to prevent disasters like floods or wildfires? Our free database makes it easier to get started. fundingnaturebasedsolutions.nwf.org

Happy World Wetlands Day! Wetlands are among the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems in the world. Learn about our efforts to restore the invaluable wetlands on the Gulf Coast and more at www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wat... #worldwetlandsday