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A Major Step Forward for Hunters, Anglers, and Private Land Conservation: NCWF Applauds NC Senate for Passing Senate Bill 220
On April 8, 2025, the North Carolina Senate advanced a critical piece of legislation aimed at reinforcing private property rights and supporting equitable access for North Carolina’s sportsmen and women.…
Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study: An Opportunity for Volunteers to Engage in Community Science and Conservation
Southern Appalachian forests on a spring day are nothing short of magical. It’s an explosion of life and activity after the long doldrums of winter. Trees suddenly leaf out and…
Thanks to Our Volunteers! – March 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of March, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…
Toxic Traditions: DDT and How History Repeats Itself with Chemical Pollution
“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.” – Rachel Carson, Silent Spring In 1960 in the Amazon basin, along…
Silent Killers – 10 Pollutants That Pose Harm to Wildlife
We all witness the effects of pollution in one way or another. Whether it’s thick industrial smoke rising from factory chimneys, vast stretches of vegetation destroyed by chemical pesticides, or…
Protecting A Future for North Carolina’s Wildlife: An Interview with Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Cameron Ingram
Each year, NCWF recognizes conservation champions across North Carolina for their dedication to protecting, conserving, and restoring the state’s wildlife and habitats. The Wildlife Conservationist of the Year award is…
Thanks to Our Volunteers! – February 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of February, they connected people to the outdoors via webinars, native tree and…
Habitats and HOAs -10 Ways to Create a Wildlife Habitat Within Community Guidelines
North Carolina, like much of our country, faces a significant habitat problem. The available spaces where wildlife can thrive—finding food, water, shelter, and safe places to raise young—are increasingly scarce. …
Statewide Conservation in Action – Meet the NCWF Outreach Team!
Are you new to NCWF or looking to learn more about our dedicated outreach team? We’ve got you covered. Protecting, conserving, and restoring wildlife across the state requires a collective…
America’s Top 10 Federal Conservation Laws for the Protection, Preservation and Enhancement of Wildlife and Wild Places
When thinking about the recent work of the U.S. Congress, an old adage comes to mind: “To know where you are going, you have to know where you’ve been.” The…
N.C. Wildlife Federation Announces 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Recipients
North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the winners of its 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2025 include agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North…
