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Protecting Wildlife Through Smart Policies

Policy governs how our nation manages and interacts with our environment--the land, water, air, wildlife and all natural resources.

The National Wildlife Federation works to keep tabs on all kinds of federal, state and local legislation and decision-making that impacts wildlife.

We serve as a voice for wildlife, advocating for strong, scientifically sound legislation that protects habitat and natural resources.

>> Learn how you can speak up for strong wildlife policies

Wildlife Conservation Policies NWF Focuses On:

Endangered Species Management
The Endangered Species Act is a triumph of environmental conservation. However, the fight continues as we try to stop attempts to weaken the Act, and work to make it stronger. Learn more >>
Reducing Invasive Species
Non-native species are a serious threat to wildlife, habitat and people. They disrupt the natural environment, costing billions of dollars annually. Through partnerships and advocacy, National Wildlife Federation supports efforts to control and prevent the spread of invasive species and restore native habitat and wildlife. Learn more >>
Increasing Funding for Conservation
Protecting and restoring the environment is expensive, and it often exceeds the resources that state, federal and tribal agencies have available. We work to increase funding for wildlife conservation and natural resources protection. Learn more >>
Helping Wildlife Survive Climate Change
Scientists project that in the lifetime of a child born today, rising global temperatures could move up to 30% of all plant and animal species toward extinction. Our policy priorities include reducing harmful drilling and mining, developing clean, sustainable energy, stopping deforestation, enforcing the Clean Air Act, and providing funding to help wildlife adapt to changing habitats. Learn more >>
Renewable Energy and Wildlife
As we work to encourage the expansion of America's infrastructure around renewable and clean energy sources, we also work to make sure the potential impacts to wildlife and habitat are considered. Learn more >>
Protecting Public Lands
Our nation's public lands are home to an enormous variety of wildlife species, provide a large portion of our natural resources and offer countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Keeping these lands healthy protects the integrity of wildlife and our natural heritage. Learn more >>
Protecting the Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act is a cornerstone in U.S. environmental history. For almost 30 years, the Clean Water Act protected all "waters of the United States." However, recent decisions by the Supreme Court put millions of acres of waterways at risk. NWF litigates, advocates, and works with federal, state and local agencies to keep safeguards strong and to protect our waters from development and population pressures. Learn more >>
Wildlife and the Farm Bill
Some of the nation’s most successful voluntary conservation programs take place on private lands under the federal Farm Bill. NWF is working to ensure that Farm Bill conservation programs are reauthorized at appropriate levels in the next Farm Bill and to ensure that conservation programs are structured and funded to achieve maximum wildlife benefits. Learn more >>
Great Lakes Restoration
The Great Lakes are in serious danger from a variety of sources, ranging from invasive species to sewage contamination. National Wildlife Federation is working to implement a comprehensive restoration plan to help protect this critical natural resource and the people and wildlife that depend on it. Learn more >>
Hard Rock Mining Pollution
For decades, large mining corporations have used two loopholes in the Clean Water Act to dump massive amounts of toxic waste into America's most pristine streams, lakes, and wetlands. With a simple rule change, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers can close these loopholes and stop Big Mining from using our waters as industrial waste dumps. Learn more >>