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USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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gray wolf
Denver, CO

Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session

Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Miles Ritter
Salem, OR

Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by

Press Releases

Salmon, Steelhead, Orca in Jeopardy of Extinction by Oregon Floodplain Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: (202)772-0288, mgade@defenders.org Date: April 14, 2016 Salmon, Steelhead, Orca in Jeopardy of Extinction by Oregon Floodplain

Pacific fisher denied #ESA protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky; (202) 772-0253, ctresky@defenders.org PACIFIC FISHER DENIED #ESA PROTECTIONS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Determines Species Does

57 Groups, Municipalities Urge Ban on Rat Poisons in California Cities

For Immediate Release, April 5, 2016 Contact: Jonathan Evans, Center for Biological Diversity, (213) 598-1466 Lisa Owens-Viani, Raptors Are The Solution, (510) 292-5095 Courtney Fern

Court Agrees: Wolverines Need Federal Protection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 4, 2016 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Court Agrees: Wolverines Need Federal Protection MISSOULA, Mont. – In response to

Defenders of Wildlife announces new Southwest director, Bryan Bird

Defenders of Wildlife announces new Southwest director, Bryan Bird Contact: Catalina Tresky, (202) 772-0253, ctresky@defenders.org Washington, DC (April 4, 2016) – Defenders of Wildlife is
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