Together we can phase out the worst uses of toxic neonics and protect bee-friendly habitat. We've set a goal of raising $150,000 before midnight on Dec. 31.
Recording: Investing in State Parks: Case Studies of Success webinar
Watch the recording to learn about success stories featuring creative legislative mechanisms and funding streams that have fostered robust state park funding in four different states.
One of the rare butterflies in our state is the regal fritillary. It needs prairie habitat, and specifically it needs prairie violets as a host plant.Kristin Hall, Nongame Wildlife Program Supervisor, Minnesota DNR
These forests have some really unique animals: some interesting butterflies, some cool crickets, and then deer, bear and snowshoe hare all use that habitat.Amy Derosier, Planning and Adaptation Section Supervisor, Michigan DNR
Michigan: Protecting forests, helping the Kirtland’s warbler
The key to conserving these species is by meeting people where they are, working with private land owners, and working on the habitat for the species. Rachael Hoch, Assistant Chief of Inland Fisheries, Aquatic Wildlife Diversity, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina: Saving Roanoke logperch, an endangered fish
One project that's quite interesting, because it involves a public-private collaboration, is to develop forestry best management practices for wood turtles.Phillip deMaynadier , Wildlife Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine: Working with in-state businesses to protect wood turtles
Oftentimes when they are out at night, moving from field to field looking for prey, they’ll travel along dirt roads, county roads. Mark Howery, Nongame Biologist, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
In 2026, we’re putting the environment front and center. As part of our Year-End Drive, we’ve set a goal of raising $150,000 before midnight on Dec. 31.