Posts Tagged ‘Conservation Policy’
North Carolina’s New Budget Delivers Historic Wins for Conservation
For the past two years, North Carolina stood alone as the only state in the nation operating without a comprehensive state budget. That uncertainty made long-term planning difficult across government,…
Read MoreCrossings: Habitat Connectivity and A Historic Investment in North Carolina Wildlife Crossings
“The chief irony of biological annihilation is this: we are both its cause and its solution.” – Ben Goldfarb, Crossings We live in a world with many severed connections –…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Wildlife Federation Joins Legal Challenge to Defend Endangered Species Habitat Protections
North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), alongside conservation organizations from across the country, has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of its intent…
Read MoreHunters, Conservation, and the Making of America’s Wildlife Legacy
When most people think of conservation, they picture national parks, wildlife refuges, endangered species recovery programs, or maybe habitat restoration projects. While all of these facets are essential to wildlife…
Read MoreA Dangerous Shift: Redefining “Harm” Puts Endangered Wildlife at Risk
In the early 1970s, conservation in the United States was falling short. Recognizing the urgency, President Richard Nixon called on Congress to take action. The result was the Endangered Species…
Read MoreCharlotte Says Yes to Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
The Charlotte City Council has unanimously approved a change to local vegetation rules that makes it easier for residents to garden for wildlife. This week’s vote marks an important step…
Read MoreWild Connections – NCWF’s 2025 Year in Review
When you step outside – and if you look closely – you’ll notice something that exists everywhere: connections. Walk into the woods and, beneath your feet, a vast network of…
Read MoreFor the Love of Birds: Six Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Donate To The Birds This Giving Tuesday Birds have always fascinated us. Two of the oldest expressions of this fascination are a 40,000-year-old cave painting of giant birds in…
Read MoreLegislation to Prohibit Trawling in Juvenile Fish Nurseries Stalls in NC House – HB442
This week, legislation that sought to prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in the state’s juvenile fish nurseries failed to secure support for debate in the House of Representatives. Despite…
Read MoreNC Wildlife Resources Commission Releases Draft of 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has released the draft of the 2025 North Carolina State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)—a document that plays a foundational role in guiding wildlife…
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