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Sea Otter
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

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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North American beaver
WASHINGTON, D.C.

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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okee
South Korea

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.

Press Releases

Protection sought once again for cactus ferruginous pygmy owl and its Sonoran Desert home

Conservation groups file formal notice of intent to sue for the pint-sized pygmy owl TUCSON, Ariz. (March 22, 2012) - The Center for Biological Diversity

Wild bison from Yellowstone stampede into Fort Peck

Tribes, Gov. Schweitzer, conservation leaders to attend celebration POPLAR, Mont. (March 21, 2012) - Tribal officials, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, and wildlife conservation leaders will

Defenders expands grizzly bear fencing incentive program

Group offers up to $500 to protect chicken coops, beehives, dumpsters MISSOULA, Mont. (March 19, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife launched an expanded grizzly bear

Expansion of protections first step toward manatee recovery

Kings Bay refuge will help meet cold-weather needs for marine mammals Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the establishment of a manatee

Conservation groups defend Cape Hatteras National Seashore

New National Park Service rule protects visitors & wildlife, allows responsible beach driving CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (March 13, 2012) - The U.S. District Court for
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