September 11, 2018
In the days surrounding a hurricane or tropical cyclone, there are important steps that people in affected areas need to take to help protect themselves and their families—that includes before,...
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September 5, 2018
Saskia Gomez likes to spend weekends at the beach, and Saturday, September 22nd will be no different. However, instead of a swimsuit, she will be donning gloves, a hard hat and picking up trash for...
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September 5, 2018
It was a damp and drizzly June morning at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Staff from the National Park Service (NPS), New York/New Jersey Trail Conference, Appalachian Mountain Club...
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August 23, 2018
Humans aren’t the only ones impacted by health risks associated with harmful algal blooms (HABs). Animals – especially domestic dogs and cats – can experience many adverse effects from exposure to...
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August 23, 2018
In 2012, 3.2 million American farmers operated 2.1 million acres of farmland that produced food, fuel, and fiber for people in the US and around the world. Though farming tends to dominate rural...
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August 23, 2018
There has been a push in recent years for Americans to make the switch to phosphate-free detergents, soaps, and household cleaners. By 2010, 17 states banned the sale of dishwasher detergents that...
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August 23, 2018
Kathryn Ragsdale, corporate communications manager for Toyota Motor North America, has been a National Public Lands Day volunteer since the Company began its partnership with NEEF in 1999. During...
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August 10, 2018
The Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas has been named the Signature Site for NPLD 2018. One of 47 sites in the United States to be included on UNESCO's list of International Biosphere...
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