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Last May, with a flourish of pens, the Delaware River Basin gained new hope for a healthier future. More than 13 million people in the Delaware River's four basin states depend on the river for clean drinking water. "This is the first time our top elected officials have come together to acknowledge the river's significance as a source of drinking water, economic development and community well-being", says PennFuture President and CEO Jacquelyn Bonomo. [Extracted from the article]

Protecting migration corridors for pronghorn (below) and mule deer is also a key priority for WWF, which supports wildlife crossings to reduce road mortality and works with landowners to create specialized fencing that allows safe passage. And this year, by rallying support across the state, WWF succeeded in its effort to convince the Bureau of Land Management to defer some oil and gas leases that would have impacted a key mule deer migration route. Whether public or private, WWF fights for it all and is celebrating what Meadows calls a "record year" of successes for wildlife. [Extracted from the article]

Bison, called buffalo by Native Americans, are central to the culture of plains tribes. "As more tribes put buffalo on their land, they're going to create a trade network", says Garrit Voggesser, director of tribal partnerships at NWF's Rocky Mountain Regional Center. Reservations with established herds can give bison to other tribes to start or bolster their own herds. [Extracted from the article]

"The theory is, if you don't get outside to enjoy nature, you won't appreciate it, and if you don't appreciate it, you won't protect it", says Kim Martinez, NWF's senior director of K-16 education programs. Drawing from the Federation's Connecting Kids and Nature program, YMCA staff will continue the education in their after-school programs. "This partnership will have a meaningful impact on the children who participate", says Dawn Rodney, NWF's vice president of innovation, "by creating a lifelong love of nature.". [Extracted from the article]

The Federation recently entered into a partnership with Conservation Visions, an organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people about the sustainable use of natural resources. Its founder and CEO, Shane Mahoney (below), has spent his life outdoors hunting and angling, which he says developed his passion for animals and the environment. "These activities provide billions of pounds of protein", says Andy Buchsbaum, vice president of NWF's One Federation initiative. [Extracted from the article]

At the Federation's annual meeting in June, representatives from 51 of NWF's state and territorial affiliates voted to approve eight affiliate-written conservation policy resolutions that will help guide NWF policy. "This affiliate-resolution process demonstrates the democratic and grassroots essence of the National Wildlife Federation family and strengthens our unity and clout", says Jim Lyon, NWF's vice president for conservation policy. [Extracted from the article]

On June 13, NWF and several other environmental groups marched together in the Washington, D.C., Capital Pride Parade (right) to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and show support for conservation. "I was proud to be there on multiple levels", says NWF Naturalist David Mizejewski. Chanté Coleman, NWF's director of equity and justice, marched in a pride parade in Annapolis, Maryland, home base of Coleman and NWF's Mid-Atlantic Regional Center. [Extracted from the article]

NWF'S NEWEST AFFILIATE DEFENDS THE LAST GREAT SALMON STRONGHOLDS In 2018, the Governor of Alaska petitioned USFS to issue a new Alaska-specific rule that would allow portions of the Tongass to be developed for roads and logging. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recognized a special milestone at two schools in Fairfax County, Virginia: Lanier Middle School and Centreville Elementary School to earn the prestigious, permanent Green Flag Award from NWF's Eco-Schools USA program.

The article offers information on the Earth Conservation Corps (ECC), National Wildlife Federation (NWF's) affiliate in Washington, D.C., spent Earth Day down in the dirt, planting trees and flowers in Southwest D.C. to bring together community groups and inspire residents to enjoy nature.

The article focuses on the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and its partners in the Great Lakes region declared unconstitutional a state law that allowed construction of a tunnel to replace 66-year-old Line 5 which carries 22.7 million gallons a day of petroleum from Superior, Wisconsin.

The article reports that about 60 percent of the state of Virginia drains into the bay through four watersheds that pass from the Blue Ridge Mountains through rolling farmlands and burgeoning towns; and mentions the Chesapeake Bay as a priceless resource for both people and wildlife.

The article offers information on the National Wildlife Federation joined other conservation nonprofits, private industry groups and ministers from Colombia's departments of agriculture and environment at the formal signing of a groundbreaking agreement to end deforestation driven by the country's beef and dairy producers; and mentions to increase cattle production without clearing their land, ranchers are learning low-tech solutions, such as pasture rotation, and soil enhancement.