
Author: Mitch Merry

environment
If you signed the pledge to give up plastics for the week of Endangered Species Day, the time is now!

wildlife
And the winners are…
We are very happy to announce that the esteemed panel of judges has completed the very difficult task of selecting
April 11, 2018
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environmental education
Semi-finalists Chosen in Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest
The 2018 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest was an amazing success with more than 1,500 entries from students around
April 6, 2018
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wildlife
The Wisdom of Wolves
On March 6th, Jim and Jamie Dutcher released their new book, The Wisdom of Wolves: Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack (published by National Geographic). This book could not be more welcome, both as inspiration and educational tool, at this time of great uncertainty for America’s wolves.
March 13, 2018
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wolves
Will USFWS commit to red wolf recovery?
Red wolves are one of the most endangered species on the planet. While they once thrived across the southeastern United
March 8, 2018
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environment
How To Take Photos Without Disturbing The Subject Or Surroundings
This is a guest post from photographer and writer, Max Therry. Wildlife photography can be some of the most challenging
February 21, 2018
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Congress
Tell Congress to Send Support, Not Poison Pills, to Endangered Species Protections
This is a guest post by Charise Johnson, a Researcher in the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of
February 13, 2018
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endangered species act
Don’t “Modernize” the Endangered Species Act, Just Fund It!
This is a guest post from Rick Lamplugh. Rick is an author and wildlife advocate from Gardiner, Montana.
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The Endangered Species Coalition is bringing me and a number of other advocates to Washington, D.C. for a couple days to lobby for the Endangered Species Act. I respect the work of this national coalition of hundreds of conservation-minded organizations, and I’m glad to go. To prepare, I’m researching and writing. Here’s some of what I’ve found.
June 21, 2017
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endangered species act
Don’t fear wolves and grizzlies — respect them.
This is a guest post from Bethany Cotton. She is the Wildlife Program Director for WildEarth Guardians, an Endangered Species
June 19, 2017
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endangered species act
Protect the Science, Protect the Species
This is a guest post by Charise Johnson, a research associate in the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
As we face irreversible destruction of species and their habitats due to threats from habitat loss and fragmentation, overharvesting, pollution, climate change, and invasive species, lawmakers indicate they intend to attack the Endangered Species Act again. Under the current administration, we’ve already witnessed the introduction of several pieces of legislation intended to weaken the Endangered Species Act or specific species protections.
As we face irreversible destruction of species and their habitats due to threats from habitat loss and fragmentation, overharvesting, pollution, climate change, and invasive species, lawmakers indicate they intend to attack the Endangered Species Act again. Under the current administration, we’ve already witnessed the introduction of several pieces of legislation intended to weaken the Endangered Species Act or specific species protections.
June 12, 2017
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