Dec 7, 2021Think animals and plants are in good shape now that a Democrat is the President? Think again.by Leda Huta Think animals and plants are in good shape now that a Democrat is the President? Think again. If you ask someone living in the United States whether they care about wildlife and plant conservation, the overwhelming response is yes. …Biden Administration5 min read
Jan 28, 2021Endangered Species Coalition Applauds the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and AbroadEndangered Species Coalition Applauds the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad We are in a biodiversity extinction crisis as well as a climate crisis. According to global scientists who are part of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, one of…Usfws3 min read
Mar 25, 2019#BecauseLoboWeekIt’s that time again, y’all — #LoboWeek2019! It has been 21 years since the Mexican gray wolf (also referred to as the Lobo) was returned to the wilds of southern New Mexico and Arizona. Their persistence, despite years of mismanagement and suppression, is astounding. So this week is to them! …Conservation4 min read
Jul 19, 2018Don’t Misuse Defense Bill to Weaken Environmental LawsBy Major General Michael R. Lehnert (retired) In 1951, Marine Corps Lieutenant Pete McCloskey returned home from Korea. A year later he left active duty, put his uniform, Silver Star, Navy Cross and two Purple Hearts in the closet along with his memories of that conflict, and pursued public service…Military3 min read
Mar 23, 2017Fooling America While You Trample On The Endangered Species Act?Thankfully we Americans are too smart to be fooled by congressional wildlife opponents and their attempts to trample over endangered species protections. — We live in one of those open concept places. I came down this morning to find my young daughter behind our kitchen island, getting some of her lunch together. And this is how our conversation went: Me: “Didn’t I leave my boots right here last night?”Conservation3 min read
Jan 24, 2017Why the Latest War on Wolves?Why the Latest War on Wolves? Three Reasons You May Not Know My son always roots for the predator. He says they have to eat too. As someone who has a science background and as a conservationist, I know that I should agree with him. Or at a minimum, I…Wolves4 min read
Oct 16, 2015Can a Fish Save a Whale?I have been watching Cosmos a lot. It’s got wide appeal in my house — children and adults are equally enchanted. Cosmos reminds me of our connection to all living things — all of us born of stardust. I hadn’t thought about that in a long time. Most of us…Environment9 min read