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Wildfire Season Is Coming: Protect Yourself from Environmental Asthma Triggers
As wildfire season begins, learn how wildfire smoke impacts your health, and how you and your family can...
How Lorena Williams' Firefighting Career Took Her to New Heights
We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12...
How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems
A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in...
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Along with bringing in cooler weather and color foliage, October brings National Energy Awareness Month. This annual celebration raises awareness about the
There are few things more exciting than seeing frolicking dolphins up close or touching the sandpaper skin of a nurse shark. The National Environmental
Congrats on registering for your first National Public Lands Day (NPLD)! You'll be joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers at NPLD, held on the fourth
Need some inspiration to generate some buzz before and during your upcoming National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event? NEEF reached out to a few experienced NPLD
The best laid plans often go awry—sometimes with surprising results. Coordinating logistics, managing volunteers, and hoping for good weather all come into play
With summer in full swing, how can you beat the heat, stay cool, and keep healthy when temperatures soar? Besides staying indoors in the air-conditioning and
Activities to teach students where their water comes from and why it’s important to keep natural water sources (such as rivers, lakes, and oceans) clean.
Each year, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) partners with a public lands site to host the National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Signature Event
Saskia Gomez likes to spend weekends at the beach, and National Public Lands Day is no different. However, instead of a swimsuit, she dons gloves and a hard hat
In 2019, Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), including blue-green algae closed all of Mississippi's beaches. Much of the growth of these harmful algal blooms is