Early Wins
The earliest work of EDF scientists led to the dramatic resurgence of America’s national symbol, the bald eagle, which recovered from the brink of extinction in the lower 48 states — from a few hundred nesting pairs to hundreds of thousands of birds today — enabling the bald eagle to fly off the endangered list.
Protecting Children’s Health
Soon after, we began our work to protect children from lead and mercury pollution, including by speeding the removal of lead from gasoline, which had been one of the greatest causes of childhood lead poisoning.
Corporate Partnerships
EDF’s partnerships with leading companies — from FedEx to