Wildlife

Essays and conversations on wildlife conservation in America, exploring biodiversity policy and the future of people and nature.

Addition by Subtraction: Scaling Up Dam Removals to Revitalize America’s Rivers

Thousands of aging and forgotten dams — big and small — have outlived their usefulness. A nationwide dam removal effort, led by communities, would reduce public safety risks, bring rivers back to life, and boost economies.

By Elizabeth Klein

/ 4 Jun 2026

Addition by Subtraction: Scaling Up Dam Removals to Revitalize America’s Rivers

Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis

The Endangered Species Act brought U.S. wildlife back from the brink, but new pressures—from a changing climate to anti-science ideology in Washington—threaten nature as never before. Instead of simply defending the status quo, we need new ideas, smart reforms, and a bold vision of abundant nature.

By John Podesta and Drew McConville

/ 9 Feb 2026

Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis