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Trump Administration Calls on “God Squad” to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
The Trump administration today announced its intent to convene the Endangered Species Committee — colloquially known as the “God Squad”— on March 31, 2026, to consider an exemption under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for oil and gas-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils 2025 Conservation Report Card for 119th Congress
Defenders of Wildlife today released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session.
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Defenders of Wildlife Sues FWS Over Extensive FOIA Request Delays
Defenders of Wildlife today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, citing the agency’s extensive delay in fulfilling eight Freedom of Information Act requests related to land exchanges within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Press Releases
Federal Funding for Non-lethal Wolf Management Provides Best Tools to Manage Wolves
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 26, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife; mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Federal Funding for Non-lethal Wolf Management Provides Best Tools
Obama Administration Announces Expansion of National Monument in Pacific
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, 202-772-0253, csexton@defenders.org Obama Administration Announces Major Expansion of Marine National Monument in Pacific Expanded Monument in
Victory for Wolves in Wyoming
Federal Judge Reinstates Federal Protections Statewide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal protections for gray wolves in Wyoming were reinstated today after a judge invalidated the U.S
New Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, 202.772.0253, csexton@defenders.org New Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Released California desert plan could be key to
Defenders of Wildlife Launches Sea Otter Educational Unit
For Immediate Release September 23, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, 202.772.0253, csexton@defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife Launches Sea Otter Educational Unit Group kicks off Sea Otter Awareness
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