National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

This week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) removed #conservation as a use for its #publiclands. 🏜️ NWF blog: ow.ly/gNc650YZNiP 📸Steven Luther/Share the Experience Photo Contest, BLM 📸Jesse Pluim, BLM

#EndangeredSpeciesDay is TODAY—Take Time to Learn and Act This Year! 🦇🐳🐝 How are you taking action for endangered species today and every day? Learn more on the NWF blog 📲 ow.ly/tgXL50YZMxh

Public lands just lost critical protections 🌄 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it is repealing the Public Lands Rule, which promoted conservation on their lands. #publiclands #wildlife 🔗Read more on the NWF blog: ow.ly/cCXw50YZ9mL

Last week, the administration transferred 1.4 million acres of federal land to #Alaska for mining and other extractive uses. Conservation advocates warn the decision could impact #wildlife species that depend on these lands to survive.

The #Caja del Rio in #NewMexico is home to dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a critical migration corridor running from Colorado to Mexico. 🏜️ The Caja del Rio Protection Act would permanently protect the region for future generations and #wildlife alike.

Over 40% of Erie National #Wildlife Refuge is made up of #wetlands that provide habitat for hundreds of species of wildlife. 🐟🦅 Chelsea Mahaffey recently went back to visit the place that ignited her love of the #outdoors. Read more on the NWF blog: ow.ly/WtjQ50YVxUH

🍫 The 7th Edition Chocolate Scorecard is here. Find out how your favorite chocolate brand ranks on ethics, sustainability, and transparency. Check it out now! chocolatescorecard.com #ChocolateScorecard

A recent defensive win for clean water, public health, and science in Kentucky has national implications 🌱 📲 Read more on the NWF blog: ow.ly/ZFQO50YVKvN #KY #Kentucky #publichealth #cleanwater Kentucky Waterways Alliance

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:📲 ow.ly/7aRX50YUFzi

Most states just released new Wildlife Action Plans — 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.

There’s nothing clean about coal. A recent series of executive orders aims to boost coal production, while federal agencies are ignoring threats to miners’ health and safety -- like silica dust, which causes black lung disease. Read more:📲 ow.ly/5UyV50YSQ62

PFAS are everywhere, and they don’t 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 what’s left. Read or listen 📲ow.ly/vPjY50YSBN2 #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

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: ow.ly/EyuK50YTwau

Thank you @SenCortezMasto and @lisamurkowski 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:📲 ow.ly/ojAh50YSuCI

Polar bears depend on the #ArcticNationalWildlifeRefuge to den & give birth to cubs. 🐻‍❄️ 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: ow.ly/VTiH50YQIgP

🌟 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:📲 nwf.org/monarchactionf…

Please speak out for native bees & endangered wild salmon 🐝🐟 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: ow.ly/G1by50YQzGK

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 📲ow.ly/Cn4R50YO2YS

📢🦋 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! 📲 nwf.org/monarchactionf…

It's #ArborDay! 🌳🌲 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.