For People and Wildlife, There’s Only One Answer to Secure Our Energy Future
In the coming days, Congress begins voting on a new set of energy bills that if passed will be detrimental for wildlife and the natural resources we all depend on. The new package of energy legislation under consideration has come together as a product of the efforts of some in Congress who favor a proposal […]
Write It! Wear It! Snap It! Boast It! for Public Lands
The National Wildlife Federation needs your help to give us a catchy slogan for Our Public Lands web site. This contest will run until the fall of 2008 and will be broken down into a four parts. Write It! – Submit your slogan. The slogan should emphasize the importance of public lands, inspire others to […]
House Energy Vote Approaches
A few weeks ago, the U.S. Senate passed their version of an Energy Bill, drawing up a blueprint for America’s energy use in the coming year. Now the House of Representatives is working on their Energy Independence Package, and staffers are burning the midnight oil to pass a bill before they leave for August recess. […]
Valle Vidal Victory
The Valle Vidal, a 101,794-acre area that has been dubbed “New Mexico’s Yellowstone,” is now off-limits to oil and gas drilling thanks to the U.S. Congress. Big win for wildlife… Senate OKs Valle Vidal protection By ANDY LENDERMAN, The New Mexican, November 17, 2006 Both New Mexico senators threw their weight behind protecting the Valle […]