The bald eagle is America’s national bird
Always a symbol of America, the bald eagle is officially our national bird. And it's doing well, thanks to conservation efforts.
Steve
Blackledge
Senior Director, Conservation America Campaign, Environment America
Started on staff: 1991
B.A., Wartburg College
Steve directs Environment America’s efforts to protect our public lands and waters and the species that depend on them. He led our successful campaign to win full and permanent funding for our nation’s best conservation and recreation program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He previously oversaw U.S. PIRG’s public health campaigns. Steve lives in Sacramento, California, with his family, where he enjoys biking and exploring Northern California.
Posts by Steve Blackledge
The true costs of wildlife crossings
On many roads, running into deer, elk or other wildlife is a real risk. Finding a solution would preserve drivers' safety and property, in addition to reducing animal deaths.
New lifelines for the Mojave desert tortoise, red wolf and Florida panther
New grants will help states build wildlife crossings, saving the desert tortoise and other threatened species.
Bumblebees are disappearing before our eyes
Pesticides and habitat loss are driving America’s bumblebees to extinction. That’s why we’re working to save them.
We need to call on Amazon to help save the bees
Once bees are gone, they’re gone for good. You can’t same-day ship a new species. Tell Amazon to stop selling bee-killing pesticides today.