The places endangered species call home could lose vital protections
Protecting wildlife habitat is an important part of the Endangered Species Act, but new proposals could leave these places at risk.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
The Latest on Rivers & lakes
Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Updates
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Update: Environmental law under threat
Protecting America’s rivers as ‘Wild & Scenic,’ one stretch at a time
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Safe for Swimming?
Pollution in the path of Hurricane Milton in Florida
Toxic Algae Blooms
Environment Florida’s 2024 Priorities
The Latest
Bald eagles and golden eagles: What are the differences?
North America is home to two eagle species. Learn more about what they eat, where they live, and whether they need protections.
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.
Florida Summer Plastic Pellet Patrol
Environment Florida is teaming up ocean enthusiasts to host 20+ plastic pellet patrols this summer.
Slaughterhouse Rules: How our lawsuit led to a national effort to curb meat processing pollution
The EPA just proposed new standards for America’s slaughterhouses that would reduce pollution going into our waterways.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.