All Biogems

Bristol Bay
Southwestern Alaska, U.S.



A new gold rush jeopardizes world-class salmon runs and the bears, whales and other wildlife that depend on them.

Yellowstone/Greater Rockies
Western U.S. and Canada



The Obama administration must halt the industrialization of Rocky Mountain wildlands.

Polar Bears



Global warming puts the polar bear at risk of extinction.

Costa Rica
Central America



Though Costa Rica is a global environmental leader, new pressures threaten its rich biodiversity.

Wolves



The wolves of the Northern Rockies have been kicked off the endangered species list. NRDC is fighting that decision in court.

Peace-Athabasca Delta
Alberta, Canada



Tar sands mining upstream from this critical nesting site could jeopardize millions of birds.

Tongass National Forest
Southeastern Alaska, U.S.



The Obama administration has taken a promising step but now must reverse an illegal exemption to the roadless rule.

Patagonia
Chile



A massive hydro-electric scheme threatens rugged, unspoiled Patagonia.
More News

A big loss for polar bears -- with a small silver lining

You may have heard the news, but early this morning we got word that the nations meeting at the Convention on International Trade Endangered Species (CITES) rejected an United States proposal, suppor… Read more >

Polar Bear Trophy Hunt Ban Shot Down

CHICAGO (March 18, 2010) -- A proposal to end international trophy hunting and commercial trade in polar bear parts was voted down today at a meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endang… Read more >

Stand Firm Manitoba: Protect the Heart of the Boreal and Say No to an Industrial Transmission Line

The political opposition in Manitoba, Canada has revived a proposal to run a major hydropower transmission line directly through the boreal forest on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. It’s an odd… Read more >

Whale Nursery Anniversary

Ten years after we defeated plans to industrialize the whale nursery, visitors share their experiences there.  Read more >

Talking with Robert Redford

The actor and activist talks about his career, involvement with NRDC, and passion for preserving America's wildlands.  Play video >

Save BioGems News

Read the latest BioGems developments in our monthly newsletter.  See the current issue here >