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
Go take a hike…
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
State AGs take action on PFAS
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Safe for Swimming?
Water athletes urge Congress to renew the BEACH Act
Environment Massachusetts’ 2023–24 legislative agenda
Wasting our Waterways
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.
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.
Statement: Senate rejects amendment that would speed approval of polluting projects
The legislation from Sen. Manchin would have weakened environmental protections under NEPA.
Update: Environmental law under threat
This amendment would speed up polluting projects