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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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right whale
Orlando, Fla.

Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales

Conservation groups today filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic

Press Releases

Rule Updates Inadequate Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on National Wildlife Refuges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Jennifer Witherspoon, (202) 772-0269 or jwitherspoon@defenders.org Rule Updates Inadequate Oil and Gas Drilling Regulations on National Wildlife Refuges WASHINGTON (November

New Regulation to Guide Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Catalina Tresky, (202) 772-0253 or ctresky@defenders.org New Regulation to Guide Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands WASHINGTON (November 10, 2016)

Donald Trump’s presidential election; conservation opportunities and challenges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Witherspoon, jwitherspoon@defenders.org; 202.772.0269 Following is a statement from the Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife, Jamie Rappaport Clark

Defenders of Wildlife Opens New Office in Santa Fe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Catalina Tresky: (202) 772-0253 or ctresky@defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife Opens New Office in Santa Fe SANTA FE, New Mexico (November

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Jury Verdict Exposes Federal Lands and Workers to Renewed Attacks

For Immediate Release Contact: Jennifer Witherspoon, Director of Media Relations: (202)772.0269 Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Jury Verdict Exposes Federal Lands and Workers to Renewed Attacks
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Communications Specialist
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