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Are You Noticing It Too? Fireflies Are Fading From Our Summer Nights

For generations, fireflies have turned ordinary summer evenings into something magical. Their tiny flashes drift through backyards, fields, forests, and wetlands, creating a natural wonder cherished around the world. For many of us, they are woven into childhood memories, symbols of warm nights, healthy landscapes, and the simple joy of being outside after sunset.

But today, that familiar glow is under threat.

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Endangered Species Act

Funding Challenges for Endangered Species Recovery

Our federal lands and wildlife belong to us. Our public tax dollars should be going towards our shared natural resources and ensuring their protection for generations to come. However, the Trump administration’s proposed 2027 federal budget fails our wildlife and us by cutting endangered species program funding by 22%.

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A Florida panther rests on a tree branch, partially hidden by twigs and leaves, looking directly at the camera with a focused expression.
Endangered Species Act

Save Florida Panthers by Reducing Vehicle Strikes

Florida panthers are an endangered species residing primarily in southwestern Florida. In 2016, 42 panthers died in the wild, mainly from vehicle-related incidents. This is especially devastating news as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates there are, at best, 180 panthers remaining in the wild. Here’s how you can help reduce the volume of vehicle-related panther deaths.
Two gray wolves with thick fur stand close together, facing the camera. Their alert, golden eyes and expressive faces are highlighted by natural light in a forest setting.
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Wisconsin State Legislators New Bill on Wolves is Political Theater

Yesterday, Representatives Jarchow, Felzkowski, Quinn and Senator Tiffany circulated for co-sponsorship, LRB 3737/1 which would make it illegal for law enforcement to enforce state or federal law relating to management of wolves in Wisconsin. It also does not allow the Department of Natural Resources to expend any funds relating to wolf management other than paying claims under the endangered resources program for damage caused by wolves.
A group of six pronghorn antelope stand close together in a dry, grassy landscape, all looking toward the camera. The background is filled with brown and tan vegetation.
Wildlands Network

In Recognition of Half-Earth Day, Groups Host Conversation with E.O. Wilson and Members of Congress to Save America’s Biodiversity and Protect Wildlife Corridors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of the planet’s first Half-Earth Day, join Wildlands Network and partners for “Wildlife Corridors and

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