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Defenders-Sponsored Bill to Help Fund Sea Otter Conservation Heads to Governor for Signature
The California state legislature today voted to re-establish the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, providing residents with the opportunity to directly support this iconic animal.
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Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and livestock and harm caused by wildlife to human infrastructure.
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Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.
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Groups Challenge Decision to Ignore Risks to Wildlife, Environment in Gulf Oil Drilling Expansion
WASHINGTON— Conservation groups today filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., that challenges the Obama administration’s plans to increase offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Senator Lee tries to dismantle Endangered Species Act
Farm Bill amendment would gut federal protections for wildlife living within a state’s borders WASHINGTON (June 12, 2012) – Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an
Forest Service Agrees to Review of Key Sierra Species
SAN FRANCISCO– Conservation groups and the U.S. Forest Service have agreed to have an independent science panel evaluate the service’s selection of plant and animal
As hurricane season begins, new report demonstrates nature is best defense against natural disasters
US should preserve and rebuild floodplains, wetlands, forests to provide protection from floods, droughts and wildfires WASHINGTON (June 1, 2012)— Preserving and rebuilding natural defenses
Costly, unnecessary road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge wilderness threatens nation’s public lands and wildlife
ANCHORAGE – A broad coalition of local and national conservation groups delivered comments from more than 50,000 Alaskan residents and people around the country this
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