Multinational conservation organization dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change.
How do you help people in my community?
WWF is working to protect the future of nature throughout many parts of the United States. For example:
Northern Great Plains
The Northern Great Plains is one of the least protected places on Earth. WWF's vision: A healthy and well-managed landscape that conserves all native species through a combination of conservation areas and ecologically sustainable agriculture. First, WWF’s Conservation Economics Program is leading efforts to establish ecotourism in the Northern Great Plains to support wildlife conservation and invigorate local economies. In 2005, WWF launched the Grasslands 2010 initiative in partnership with the Grassland Foundation to create the policy, institutional and financial frameworks needed to support grassland reserves, encourage biodiversity-friendly grazing practices and avert the plowing of native prairie. The Grasslands 2010 initiative is exploring innovative ways to link conservation practices on private lands to sustainable livelihoods.
Southeast Rivers and Streams
As human population in the Southeast continues to grow, new infrastructure projects such as roads, parking lots and home communities are straining the ability of species, habitats and natural resources to thrive. WWF works to implement a model for sustainable housing development that limits soil runoff, pollution and disruptions to the region’s natural water balance and aquatic life. With the financial support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Coca-Cola Company and Nissan North America, WWF's Southeastern Rivers and Streams Support Fund awards funds to local and regional watershed groups, grassroots citizen initiatives and cooperative aquatic science projects that work to protect, restore, and champion watersheds and aquatic species in the Cumberland, Tennessee and Mobile Basins.
Chihuahuan Desert
The Chihuahuan Desert, home to five million people, has long been used as a corridor for trade between Mexico City and Santa Fe, New Mexico— even before the arrival of the Spanish. Today, the North American Free Trade Agreement is fueling economic and population booms on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Poaching and unsustainable harvesting present serious threats to the region’s rare plants and reptiles. WWF is working to educate communities and strengthen law enforcement capacity through training and development of more stringent wildlife trade regulations.
The Arctic
The Arctic region of the United States makes up one of the world’s most biologically productive and diverse environments. All parts of the Arctic now face an uncertain future due to threats from overfishing, climate change, toxic pollution, oil and gas exploration and production, and more. Since 1992, WWF has been working to combat these threats and preserve the Arctic's rich biodiversity so that this special place continues to benefit wildlife and people for generations to come.
Why do you need my support?
Did you know...
• The world has lost three of the nine tiger subspecies in the past century — and a fourth is on its way to extinction.
• Every minute, we lose over 64 acres of forest — that's the equivalent of 36 football fields.
• Scientists believe that polar bears could be extinct within the next century if global warming continues at its current pace.
• It takes more than 50 gallons of the Earth’s freshwater supply just to make one latte.
WWF is working hard to change this. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization – and the only organization on the ground in over 100 countries saving wildlife from extinction, protecting the world’s most important natural places, working to fight climate change and promoting more efficient use of resources and energy.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help. By donating to WWF, you combine forces with 1.2 million supporters in the U.S. and 5 million worldwide to help contribute to a wide variety of critically important efforts to save our living planet for future generations.
Together, we can make a world of difference.
How can I be sure that you will use my money wisely and won't waste it?
WWF meets the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability
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Can I Volunteer? How?
You can help WWF save wildlife from extinction, protect the world’s most important natural places, fight climate change and promote more efficient use of resources and energy. Here are several ways you can get involved and make a real difference.
Join the Conservation Action Network
WWF will send you email action alerts on breaking issues and let you send free personalized messages to policy makers. You can track which actions you've taken and learn about your victories.
Sign up for WWF’s free e-newsletter
A monthly email packed with conservation news, victories from the field, and ways to engage.
Send a free e-card
Use WWF's free online e-cards to show your friends and family you care about wildlife and the planet.
Fan us on Facebook!
Help WWF spread the word of conservation by showing your support on your favorite social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and LinkedIn. Details on WWF’s “Social Spot” online.
Download a free WWF banner
Post a banner or badge on your social networking pages or on your own website to show your support of WWF.
Panda Pages
Create your own personalized mini-website and take an active role in raising funds to help support WWF’s conservation work.
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