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Protecting wildlife & wildlife habitats in the southern United States.
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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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November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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...
October 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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
YouTube video by National Wildlife
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October 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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...
October 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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.
October 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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August 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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...
August 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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...
July 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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....
June 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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...
June 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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!

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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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May 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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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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May 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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May 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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 -
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May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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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May 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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...
May 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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April 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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...

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April 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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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April 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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...
March 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
March 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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...
March 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Pollinators are great
and so are you!
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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...
February 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM