This post is part of our Sustain the Wild series, aimed at highlighting the work Wildlands Network is doing to ensure healthy habitat for wildlife, long into the future. Learn more and support here. Jenny Oren has served as a policy intern for Wildlands Network since May 2019 and has played an integral role in numerous… Continue reading “Using Science to Guide Conservation Policy”…
Marking a significant step for U.S. wildlife conservation, the bipartisan Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act along with the INVEST in America Act, which includes $300 million for projects to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions nationally, passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.
The cost of the border wall is estimated at $18 billion. To put this incomprehensible figure in perspective, it is enough money to test every person in America for COVID-19.
Since the passing of our cofounder and ‘Father of Conservation Biology’ Michael E. Soulé, we’ve seen and received countless stories and remembrances of Michael’s spirit and his work from the across the continent—and around the globe. Here we capture some of the anecdotes and thoughtful words from our own community and beyond. If you would… Continue reading “Memories of Michael Soulé”…
Former Wildlands Network Executive Director—now Conservation Director—Greg Costello reflects on what he’s accomplished during his tenure at the organization, as well as what’s in store in his new role moving forward.
I, like most of the world, was unprepared for what 2020 had in store. In a year where I was expecting to spend long hours finishing my first year of law school and spend my first summer in the Pacific Northwest enjoying all that Oregon has to offer, I was wholly unprepared for the challenges… Continue reading “Conservation in a Modern Pandemic”…
April 2013. Sitting on a covered porch at High Lonesome Ranch on the western slope of Colorado with the late Michael Soulé, he shared with me his heartfelt desire of wolves returning to Colorado. Soulé, the ‘Father of Conservation Biology,’ a founder of Wildlands Network, thought big: connected Wildways spanning the North American continent, and… Continue reading “A Legacy of Connecting the Missing Links for Wildlife”…
Celebrities, citizens, experts, public servants and legislators have spoken up today for a practically unknown agency of the Mexican Federal Government. Here, I explain what is CONANP and why it should matter to you. Leer en español aquí The National Commission for Protected Natural Areas (CONANP is its Spanish acronym) is the federal agency of… Continue reading “Crisis at Mexico’s National Commission for Natural Protected Areas: A text for beginners”…
Soulé will be remembered foremost as the ‘Father of Conservation Biology.’ His vision has allowed conservationists and fellow scientists the tools and direction necessary to protect wild nature at a continental scale.
Celebridades, ciudadanos, expertos, funcionarios y legisladores se han manifestado hoy por una agencia prácticamente desconocida del gobierno federal. Aquí explico qué es la CONANP y por qué debe importarte.
As we move forward, Wildlands Network’s work and actions cannot neglect the fact that justice for the natural world is unattainable without justice and equality among our own species. Black Lives Matter.
Wildlands Network’s board of directors is proud to announce their selection of Katie Davis as the organization’s next executive director. Wildlands Network spearheaded the idea of large landscape conservation in North America nearly three decades ago.
We recently had the opportunity to talk with Wildlands Network supporters Dale Weiler and Loti Woods of Weiler Woods for Wildlife about what sparked their interest in our organization, and how our vision combined with their example can serve as inspiration to other who want to get involved in conservation. Fierce wildlife advocates themselves, Dale… Continue reading “Q&A with Champions for Misunderstood Wildlife”…
Tracking wildlife along roads is one of the multifaceted ways Wildlands Network is sustaining the wild
This post is part of our Sustain the Wild series, aimed at highlighting the work Wildlands Network is doing to ensure healthy habitat for wildlife, long into the future. Learn more and support here. Getting a glimpse into the beauty of wildlife in their natural habitats is something that many Wildlands Network staff have the chance… Continue reading “Behind-the-Scenes of Eastern North Carolina’s Wild Side”…