United States Representative Jim Moran announced today that he will retire after two decades as Congressman for the eighth district in the state of Virginia.  Congressman Moran has been an outspoken advocate for the environment and wildlife conservation. The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife former president and CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark:

“Congressman Moran is truly a champion of conservation and the nation’s wildlife. He has worked tirelessly to protect our nation’s natural lands, preserve the integrity of the Endangered Species Act from congressional attacks and support funding for key wildlife programs, particularly when basic funding for essential species-saving programs was at greatest risk. His legacy of conservation leadership will be remembered for decades to come. Mr. Moran will be greatly missed.”

 

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For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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