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Gray Wolf in the Snow
Denver, CO

Colorado Announces No Wolf Release This Winter

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced today that it will not be translocating additional gray wolves this winter season, and will instead begin to plan for
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Sierra Weaver , VP of conservation law
WASHNGTON, DC

Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law

Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
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Close up of a wolverine with it's face in focus.
Washington, DC

Colorado Releases Wolverine Reintroduction Plan, Defenders Stands Ready to Support

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today released a landmark plan to reintroduce wolverines to the state’s high country regions, some of the best remaining habitat in

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Denali Reflection Pond
Washington, DC

Congress Passes Controversial Legislation to Privatize Public Lands 

The federal public lands package also reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Mexican_gray_wolf
Albuquerque, NM

Four Endangered Mexican Wolves Caught in Traps on U.S. Forest Service Lands in New Mexico in Last Two Months

Defenders of Wildlife has learned that four more Mexican gray wolves were trapped in New Mexico on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service over the last two months. The four endangered wolves included a breeding-age female that died and a male that was taken into captivity only to have his injured leg amputated. These two wolves are from the Prieto Pack.
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Hill Country State Natural Area in Bandera County
Austin, TX

Texas Judge Upholds Endangered Species Act Protections for Golden-cheeked Warbler

A federal judge in Austin yesterday ruled that the golden-cheeked warbler should remain protected under the Endangered Species Act. The Texas songbird is severely threatened by rampant urban sprawl.
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Bald eagle
Washington, DC

Statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, CEO and president, Defenders of Wildlife on the passing of former Representative John Dingell

“A ferocious, tireless and skillful advocate for wildlife, John Dingell leaves an enduring legacy of groundbreaking protections for the nation’s endangered species, national wildlife refuges and many other aspects of our natural world."
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Scientists' Call to Action: The U.S.-Mexico Border Wall Threatens Biodiversity and Binational Conservation
Washington, DC

DHS Issues Second Waiver for San Diego Border Wall Construction

DHS announced a second waiver of 32 environmental, health and safety laws in order to build additional segments of border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego.
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