National Wildlife Federation Action Fund
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Giving you the latest news and actions on speaking out for wildlife
Toxic forever chemicals known as #PFAS are polluting lakes, rivers, and streams across all 50 states, putting the health of people and wildlife at risk. ๐ข๏ธ๐งThere's no time to waste, tell the EPA NOT to remove protections against forever chemicals. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/8BjR50ZmcKn
about 15 hours ago
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A new proposal would take power from expert scientists, allowing politics to determine how federal tax dollars intended for #wildlife #conservation are spent. Donโt let political motives hijack help for #endangeredspecies. ๐ฆ
https://ow.ly/26mo50ZlMe9
1 day ago
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Waiving environmental protections to build a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park threatens ALL wildlife that depend on open landscapes to survive. Tell Congress that the border can be secure without destroying important wildlife habitat:
https://ow.ly/nHRy50ZkQmc
4 days ago
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Take action to defend the health of people & #wildlife from chemical exposure ๐ฌ Forever chemicals negatively impact immune systems, reproduction, the liver, & more in many speciesโfrom wood ducks, to sea turtles, to mammals like bottlenose #dolphins. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/jfn150ZhhRa
6 days ago
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Today, the United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ๐๐ฆ Are you ready to get more involved in your community but not sure what to do? Read the NWF blog for our suggestions for acting locally:
https://ow.ly/tZcP50ZhbpH
7 days ago
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Our national parks & federal lands are national treasures. ๐๏ธ But federal public land agencies saw some of the largest workforce and funding cuts in 2025, threatening our countryโs natural areas as well as our national, state & local economies. More at
https://ow.ly/MvWy50ZhBgV
8 days ago
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Because of their high electricity demand, data centers are straining the energy grid and driving up household costs across the country. ๐ก๐ก Clean energy is central to the solution. Read more:๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/qkXn50Zgt0v
10 days ago
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Exposure to toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" from drinking water and the environment is linked to many health issues for both people and wildlife. Urge the EPA NOT to take away regulations that protect the health of people and the environment from PFAS. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/kxbF50ZhyxY
11 days ago
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A massive #datacenter complex in Memphis illegally installed almost 30 polluting gas turbines---without completing environmental reviews or community input. This could become the norm if the @EPA moves forward with its proposal. Take action today: ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/tBEv50ZgqvG
#datacenter
13 days ago
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This
#PollinatorMonth
, join us in applauding our recent Monarch Champions! ๐ฆ๐ค The
#MayorsMonarchPledge
program designated 8 new U.S. cities as Monarch Champions to recognize the tremendous effort to enhance quality habitats for monarch butterflies. See the list on Facebook.
14 days ago
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Proposed funding cuts and office closures threaten US Forest Service research and the wildland firefighters who rely on it. ๐ฒ๐จโ๐ Forest Service workers and National Federation of Federal Employees members joined six House Representatives Wednesday to uplift this critical work.
15 days ago
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It's #NationalPollinatorWeek! Take action for native bees ๐ผ๐ Urge your Senators to ensure the upcoming Farm Bill supports healthy habitats for native bees and all wildlife on farm and ranch landsโincluding songbirds, prairie chickens, and pronghorn ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/RrZr50Zg02E
16 days ago
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The proposed #Line5 oil pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac puts clean water for people & wildlife in jeopardy. Live in #Michigan? Urge Michigan's EGLE to deny Enbridge the permits they need to complete the project. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/NT9c50ZfTTm
#Line5
17 days ago
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Native bees are the primary insect pollinators for food crops across most of our country. ๐ We canโt afford to lose them! The Senate will work on a new Farm Bill this summer. Make sure the bill includes measures to improve & support conservation programs:
https://ow.ly/PAwB50ZcnI2
24 days ago
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19,136 of our supporters spoke up for polar bears in the Arctic ๐ปโโ๏ธ We now must urge these same companies to make a commitment to avoid drilling in important wildlife habitat or where Tribal cultures will be harmed:
https://ow.ly/aLX550ZbPVr
25 days ago
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The most recent attempt to strip protections for Grand Staircase-Escalante has failed ๐๏ธ Thank you to everyone who took action to save Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!
#GrandStaircase
#Utah
#GoodNews
#wildlife
#publiclands
25 days ago
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It's #PollinatorMonthโtake action for native bees! ๐ผ๐ Will you urge your Senators to ensure the upcoming #FarmBill supports healthy habitats for #nativebees and all #wildlife?
https://ow.ly/cP0250ZaFaX
28 days ago
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๐จBREAKING: Trump just opened three marine monuments to destructive industrial fishing. These areas are vital for protecting whales, sea turtles, sharks, and sensitive ocean ecosystems. This is an egregious attack on our public waters.
#ProtectOurOcean
#MonumentsForAll
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29 days ago
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The EPA wants to allow polluting #datacenters and fossil-fueled power plants to begin construction before undergoing air pollution reviews, putting the health of wildlife and people in jeopardy. ๐ญ๐ฆ Say NO to the proposal today. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/JnxH50ZaGpj
29 days ago
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Oil and gas companies need to hear from you again. ๐ปโโ๏ธ The sale to drill in the Arctic Refuge is this week. Tell oil and gas companies to safeguard vulnerable polar bears and other species in the refuge by choosing NOT to drill for oil in this region. ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/9HiI50Z5SbX
about 1 month ago
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In 2024, Chiricahua celebrated its 100th year of national monument designation. ๐ฏ๐ Now, it's ready for the next step. Will you help elevate Chiricahua to national park status? ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/FhoE50Z5fgg
๐ธ NPS
about 1 month ago
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Conservation
#science
is facing drastic and growing challenges. ๐ฌ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐ Last week, the National Wildlife Federation and The Wildlife Society hosted 20+ experts to strategize about how to meet those challenges and build a stronger conservation science community for the future.
about 1 month ago
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Tomorrow, NWFโs Jacob Carter will testify at a virtual
#EPA
hearing against a new rule that would speed up the construction of data centers and power plants, while sidestepping safeguards that protect people, wildlife, and the places we call home.
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about 1 month ago
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Congress could vote any day now to repeal #GrandStaircaseEscalanteโs Resource Management Plan, which would remove protections for the irreplaceable natural, historical, and cultural resources within the national monument. ๐๏ธ๐ฆ Take action today!!๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/gIJJ50Z2P3H
#GrandStaircaseEscalanteโs
๐ธBLM Utah
about 2 months ago
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The #EnergyBillsReliefAct would lower energy bills for households by supporting programs that increase access to heating and cooling assistance, and programs that help consumers make their home or business more energy efficient. ๐ฒ Read more on the NWF blog ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/8FpS50Z2QQQ
about 2 months ago
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Reducing the amount of artificial light visible from nesting beaches is the first step towards protecting sea turtles. Read more on the NWF blog ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/qYBa50YZIF6
#SeaTurtles
about 2 months ago
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๐จUrgent! Tell your senators to keep current protections for the almost 2 million acres of #GrandStaircaseEscalante National Monument to safeguard Indigenous sites, endangered #wildlife, and water. ๐๏ธ๐ฆ ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/xCyT50Z1acc
about 2 months ago
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Last week, the administration transferred federal land to the state of Alaska for mining & other extractive purposes. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said it's part of the administrationโs plan to boost resource production. This will likely impact wildlife in the region.
about 2 months ago
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Over 40% of Erie National Wildlife Refuge is made up of wetlands that provide habitat for hundreds of species of wildlife. ๐ฆ Chelsea Mahaffey recently went back to visit the place that ignited her love of the outdoors. NWF blog:
https://ow.ly/W9oW50YVxUy
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2 months ago
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๐ซ The 7th Edition Chocolate Scorecard is here. Find out how your favorite chocolate brand ranks on ethics, sustainability, and transparency. Check it out now!
www.chocolatescorecard.com
#ChocolateScorecard
2 months ago
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A recent defensive win for clean water, public health, and science in Kentucky has national implications ๐ฑ ๐ฒ Read more on the NWF blog:
https://ow.ly/ZFQO50YVKvN
#KY
#Kentucky
#publichealth
#cleanwater
Kentucky Waterways Alliance
2 months ago
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Healthy watersheds buffer communities from drought & wildfire, ensure safe drinking water, and encourage biodiversity. But most riverscapes in the West are a tiny fraction of their former footprint. Read more:๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/9fZU50YUFzh
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2 months ago
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Most states just released new Wildlife Action Plans โ blueprints for the next decade of work to save species. Last week, NWF and partners hosted a briefing for members of Congress to learn about these critical plans and the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants that fund them.
2 months ago
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Thereโs nothing clean about coal. A recent series of executive orders aims to boost coal production, while federal agencies are ignoring threats to minersโ health and safety -- like silica dust, which causes black lung disease. Read more:๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/5UyV50YSQ62
2 months ago
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PFAS are everywhere, and they donโt break down. They hurt farmers, families, and wildlife. But we know how to fix this: ban PFAS at the source, and regulate and clean up whatโs left. Read or listen ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/vPjY50YSBN2
#PFAS
#ForeverChemicals
2 months ago
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The U.S. Forest Service will soon open up a public comment period about the Roadless Area Conservation Rule to keep the Tongass Forest intact. Join us on May 6th at 5:30pm AKDT/ 9:30pm EDT for a virtual town hall where you can present your comment. RSVP:
https://ow.ly/Y05w50YTwaM
2 months ago
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Thank you Senators Cortez Masto and Murkowski for introducing a roadmap for future research and development of clean and affordable next-generation geothermal energy, which could help create a future where wildlife and people thrive. More: ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/uZCr50YSuKW
2 months ago
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Polar bears depend on the #ArcticNationalWildlifeRefuge to den & give birth to cubs. ๐ปโโ๏ธ But the Department of the Interior plans to hold a sale that will open over 400K acres to oil & gas development. Tell oil companies NOT to drill in this region:
https://ow.ly/7bjS50YQIgO
2 months ago
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๐ This week is the FINAL chance for mayors and heads of local government to take the #MayorsMonarchPledge and become local champions for monarchs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact for monarchs and other pollinators. Act now:๐ฒ
https://www.nwf.org/monarchactionfund
2 months ago
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Please speak out for native bees & endangered wild salmon ๐๐ The Senate is holding hearings on proposals to cut federal programs devoted to providing necessary science to safeguard at-risk wildlife. Tell Congress not to accept these cuts:
https://ow.ly/G1by50YQzGK
2 months ago
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With another expiration date on the horizon, now is the time to push for a more robust, wildlife-friendly #FarmBill. Read more on the NWF blog ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/GoMx50YO2Yr
2 months ago
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๐ข๐ฆ Raise your voice for monarchs! Join a network of North American cities committed to expanding habitat for monarchs, and investing in participatory science, education, and policy change. Take action for the #MayorsMonarchPledge by April 30th! ๐ฒ
https://www.nwf.org/monarchactionfund
3 months ago
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It's
#ArborDay
! ๐ณ๐ฒ Native trees and forests are so important for wildlife in our country. Recently, the Administration announced a major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service- critical for wildfire management, enhancing biodiversity, and improving water quality.
3 months ago
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Happy Earth Day! ๐๐ฑ Take the pledge to stay informed and support wildlife, public lands, waters, and our natural world:
https://ow.ly/Zc8O50YGMFk
๐ธSam Parks
#EarthDay
#Wildlife
#PublicLands
#CleanWater
#Nature
#Moose
3 months ago
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๐ฆ Since the late 80โs, the Eastern monarch population has declined by more than 80%, and the Western monarch population by more than 90%. Ask your local leaders to commit to planting milkweed and nectar plants and take the #MayorsMonarchPledge today!
https://www.nwf.org/monarchactionfund
3 months ago
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Protect polar bears in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ๐ปโโ๏ธ The Department of the Interior plans to hold a lease sale that will open up this crown jewel of wildlife refuges for oil & gas development. Tell oil companies to NOT to drill for oil in this region:
https://ow.ly/Okgx50YGMXt
3 months ago
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Happy Earth Month! ๐ How will you celebrate during this month? Earth Day is around the cornerโuse our Earth Month bingo card for ideas. You can do some of these activities right from your couch! ๐๐ฟ Read on the NWF blog๐ฒ
https://blog.nwf.org/2026/04/earth-month-bingo/
#EarthDay
#EarthMonth
#bingo
3 months ago
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Communities can help collect more monarch migration data across a broader geographic range, giving scientists more vast and accurate data to work with! ๐ฆ Read on the NWF blog ๐ฒ
https://ow.ly/mgj850YJ362
3 months ago
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Our littlest pollinator protectors have been stepping up for monarchs through EcoSchools. ๐ฆ๐ซCheck out our new template for a handwritten letter that anyone can use to engage youth in local monarch advocacy through the #MayorsMonarchPledge! ๐
https://ow.ly/c33M50YK4BX
#MayorsMonarchPledge
3 months ago
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Despite a huge outcry from hunters, anglers, and small business owners in MN, and ~16,000 of our activists, the U. S. Senate voted to remove safeguards in the Boundary Waters.๐ฒ
https://www.nwf.org/Home/Latest-News/Press-Releases/2026/4-16-2026-Senate-Votes-to-Remove-Safeguards-in-Boundary-Waters
3 months ago
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