Posts by Bates Whitaker
A Significant Step Forward for Red Wolf Recovery: NCWRC’s New Resolution
On December 5, 2024, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) took a crucial step forward in collaboration toward Red Wolf recovery efforts by adopting a resolution that supersedes previous state agency…
Read MoreThe State of Our Wildlife – 2024 Year In Review
“When I consider that the nobler animals have been exterminated here – the cougar, the panther, lynx, wolverine, wolf, bear, moose, deer, the beaver, the turkey and so forth, I…
Read MorePost-Hurricane Helene Cleanups: The North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Efforts to Restore Lake Norman
When Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, the impact on Lake Norman’s waterways and shorelines was devastating – destroying critical wildlife habitat and millions of dollars of infrastructure. In the…
Read MorePatriot Pier Celebration: Enhancing Habitat and Honoring Veterans at Lake Norman
On November 11, 2024, a remarkable event took place at Patriot Pier on Lake Norman—a project designed to celebrate and support veterans while improving aquatic habitats for future generations. This…
Read MoreThanks to Our Volunteers! – November 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of November, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…
Read MoreBridging the Gap – Meet NCWF’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Woodpeckers, marine studies, wildlife education, urban ecology, and biodiversity science. Seven undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students attending NC State University, Duke University, UNC Charlotte and UNC Wilmington received 2024 scholarships…
Read MoreHunting for Hope: Supporting North Carolinians in Need Through Deer Donations
As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on gratitude and community support—values that resonate deeply, especially in these challenging times. This year, as many North Carolinians continue to recover from…
Read MoreThanks to Our Volunteers! – October 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of October, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Regions and Their Wildlife – A Deep Dive into the Ecosystems of the Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plains Regions
From an ecological perspective… what makes North Carolina special? Perhaps it’s our state’s rich biodiversity, shaped by its unique geographical location—positioned around the midpoint of the East Coast, where plant…
Read MoreHistoric Moment at Red Wolf Center: First Breeding Pair Opportunity Arrives to Support Red Wolf Recovery
In a groundbreaking step for the Red Wolf Recovery Program, the Red Wolf Center in Columbia, North Carolina, is set to welcome its first-ever breeding pair of Red Wolves. This…
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