We rely on wilderness not only to inspire and enjoy but also to protect our watersheds, clean the air we breathe, and provide a home for the diverse species that enrich our world.
NRDC protects wildlife and unspoiled lands from the threats of industrial development, commercial exploitation, pollution, and climate change. We partner with ranchers, farmers, energy companies, and the government to promote solutions that help wild predators coexist with livestock and people. We push for international agreements that shield polar bears, elephants, rhinos, and other animals from being killed for trade. And we fight to keep reckless oil and gas drilling out of wild areas, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Boreal Forest.
Our Priorities
Wildlife Conservation
99 percent of plants and animals protected under the Endangered Species Act still exist today.
Wildlife Trade
Every year, tens of thousands of animals are killed for trade of their parts.
Wilderness Protection
Only 11 percent of land under the Bureau of Land Management is protected from drilling.
What's at Stake
What you can do
How to Find Joy in Nature When You Need It Most
8 Ways to Attract Bees and Butterflies
The Hiker’s Guide to Leaving No Trace . . . and in One Piece
Why Is Canada’s Boreal Forest So Important?
Save the Endangered Species Act
Save the Canadian Boreal
