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Defenders of Wildlife Raises Concerns Over Proposed BLM Rule That Would Roll Back Land Health and Grazing Safeguards
Defenders of Wildlife today submitted comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed livestock grazing regulations, urging that healthy public lands and robust public participation in land management must be a priority.
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Trump Administration Rescinds ‘Harm’ Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court
In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today formally rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, eliminating the long-standing legal interpretation that habitat destruction that leads to death or injury of protected species is illegal.
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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly’s Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
North Carolina's $10.2M recurring investment for wildlife crossings is a historic win, protecting both motorists and vulnerable species like black bears and red wolves. The victory is part of a years-long effort from the Safe Passage Coalition.
Press Releases
Defenders Hails Successful Listing of Shark, Ray and Sawfish Species under International Treaty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION Alejandra Goyenechea (202) 772-3268 November 10, 2014 (Washington, D.C.) – Twenty one imperiled species of sharks and
New Poll Reveals Widespread Public Support for Sage-Grouse Protections Across the West
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2014 Contact: William Lutz, wlutz@defenders.org, 202-772-0269 WASHINGTON – A new poll conducted by Tulchin Research for Defenders of Wildlife found
Defenders hails passage of Water and Land Conservation Amendment in Florida
Washington, D.C. (November 5, 2014) – Florida voters have passed the Water and Land Conservation Amendment to the state Constitution, a measure that designates billions
Conservationists turn to the Courts to Battle Mining in Patagonia on behalf of Imperiled Wildlife and Local Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, csexton@defenders.org, 202-772-0253 Wendy Russell, wendy@patagoniaalliance.org, 520-477-2308 Conservationists turn to the Courts to Battle Mining in Patagonia
Defenders of Wildlife Takes Feds to Court for Not Protecting Wolverines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: October 14, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Defenders of Wildlife Takes Feds to Court for Not Protecting Wolverines WASHINGTON
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