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Throughout the United States’ 250 years as a nation, some people always have been interested in conservation. The greatest success in protecting natural areas, though, seems to have resulted from widespread interest generated by a person, group or event. Then as now, those swings have taken place amid the tension between the ideas of preserving natural areas as they are, using natural resources to the fullest, and seeking a compromise of sustainable use and living. THE BEGINN

Long a symbol of American pride and strength, the bald eagle needed help to overcome serious threats in the wild. Now it once again soars over Indiana and other states. (Photo: Brian Wood) As America prepares for its 250th birthday on July 4, you will see a lot of signs and images displaying one of the iconic symbols of our country — the bald eagle. Even in a normal year, the majestic bird appears on some U.S. money and on the seals and logos of a number of federal governmen

Kathy Sipple's garden, seen here in the fall, provides beauty along with habitat for wildlife. The Valparaiso resident is working with Earth Charter Indiana to encourage people statewide to turn areas of their property into Certified Wildlife Habitat. (Provided by Kathy Sipple) For decades, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has promoted Gardening for Life and has encouraged homeowners, businesses, schools and religious congregations to create Certified Wildlife Habitats