Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife Conservation’
Mountain Waters, Mountain Wildlife: The Fight to Save Western North Carolina’s Stream Ecosystems
North Carolina’s mountain region—spanning 23 counties along the southern stretch of the Appalachian range—is one of the most geologically and biologically diverse landscapes in eastern North America. Rising from the…
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…
Read MoreNC Wildlife Resources Commission Highlights Importance of House Bill 442 to Protect Juvenile Fish Nurseries
Contact your representative now and urge them to support HB442 and join every other shrimping state in prohibiting large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling. North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) applauds the…
Read MoreNCWF Applauds North Carolina Senate for Advancing Critical Legislation to Protect Our Juvenile Fish – HB442
The North Carolina Senate resoundingly voted to pass House Bill 442, progressing historic legislation to prohibit large-scale, inshore bottom shrimp trawling in our estuaries. North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) commends…
Read MoreOn the Shoulders of Giants – Celebrating NCWF’s 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
Protecting, conserving, and restoring North Carolina’s wildlife and habitats is no small task. As banquet emcee and award chair T. Edward Nickens aptly put it, it is an ongoing and…
Read MoreHow Species are Listed and Protected Under the Endangered Species Act
NCWF often highlights wildlife species featured on the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) list, including species classified as endangered or threatened. These species need conservation efforts and funding…
Read MoreA 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.…
Read MoreCerulean 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…
Read MoreSilent 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…
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