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Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings on beach, National Park Service

‘God Squad’ Exempts Gulf Energy Development from Commonsense Wildlife Protections

Endangered species in the Gulf are not impeding our military readiness.

Jeff Crane Honored with National Wildlife Federation’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Jun 16, 2026

NY et al. v Trump: Section II of the ‘Wind Ban’ Memorandum Vacated in its Entirety, Court Orders

Jun 15, 2026

Prairie Rivers Network Staff Standing in Field

Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year

Jun 16, 2026

Headshots showing TJ Brown and Mitch Friedman

Mitch Friedman, TJ Brown Honored with National Conservation Partnership Awards

Jun 16, 2026

Ron Suttles Honored with National Conservation Leadership Award

Jun 16, 2026

Geralyn Hoey Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award

Jun 16, 2026

Sue Wilkinson, Joe Wilkinson Honored with Volunteer of the Year Award

Jun 16, 2026

Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award

Jun 16, 2026

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