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Defenders Celebrates as Mining Company Signals Intent to Leave Ash Meadows
A Canadian mining company with intent to mine lithium near Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge appears to have walked away from the project. Defenders of
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FWS Withdraws Land Protection Plan Threatening Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced it is withdrawing the final Land Protection Plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, which established an
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Bird Sanctuary Protected from Planned Toxic Chemical Experiment
A federal court ruled in favor of Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club in a lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center challenging the
Press Releases
Panoche Valley Solar Farm threatens California's heartland
Defenders of Wildlife says the project is a good idea but sited in the wrong place HOLLISTER, Cailf. (07/22/2010) - Some of central California’s most
Federal court halts oil and gas activities under Chukchi Sea lease sale
Need for further analysis of missing information tops reasons for halt Juneau, Alaska (07/21/2010) - A federal court Wednesday afternoon ordered all activities under Lease
Another Mexican gray wolf found illegally shot
Third illegal killing this year emphasizes need for additional law enforcement Summary: The Mexican gray wolf is one of the most endangered wolves in the
Senator Reid promotes responsible renewable energy development
Bill could help ensure renewable projects are “smart from the start” WASHINGTON (07/16/2010) - Summary: “Clean Energy, Community Investment, and Wildlife Conservation Act” would help
Congress aims to clear up federal role in the future of energy development
Defenders of Wildlife supports CLEAR Act Summary: House Natural Resource Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) leads effort to reform federal oversight of oil and gas
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