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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 to Sue Administration Over Protections Removal for Threatened Species
Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.
Press Releases
Defenders of Wildlife Launches Radio Ads to protect Cape Hatteras and wildlife
Senators Hagan and Burr legislation would undermine balanced plan for the park WASHINGTON, DC (6/13/2013) –– Defenders of Wildlife has launched a radio ad campaign
Mexican Gray Wolf Protection Would Continue Under Fish and Wildlife Proposal
For Immediate Release Contact: Eva Sargent – 520.623.9653 Feds propose to delist gray wolf populations in the United States, but preserve protection for Mexican gray
USFWS walks away from real wolf recovery
National delisting proposal lowers bar for endangered species conservation WASHINGTON (June 7, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its proposal today to
Senator Wyden Releases New Plan for Northwest Forest Management
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2013) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden today released a framework for management of Oregon’s O&C forests. Below is a statement from
Gray wolves get more time to recover
Feds delay national delisting proposal indefinitely WASHINGTON (May 21, 2013) – The Associated Press reported yesterday that an anticipated proposal from the U.S. Fish and
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