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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
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Red Wolf pups cuddle together in a den
Raleigh, N.C.

New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration

The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home

Press Releases

Obama Win a Victory for the Environment

Washington, D.C. — Below is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on President Obama’s historic win and the conservation challenges ahead

Bureau of Land Management Solar Plan Guides Energy Development to Lower Conflict Areas, Challenges Remain

Washington, DC. (October 12, 2013) — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today released the government’s final policy directing solar energy development on public lands. The Record

California wolves one step closer to endangered

State wildlife commission moves forward with listing petition SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 3, 2012) – The California Fish and Game Commission voted in favor today of

Conservation groups challenge kill-at-will policy for Wyoming wolves

Federal delisting undermines successful recovery of iconic endangered species Bozeman, Mont. - Conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, today served notice that they will file a

Feds strip protection for Wyoming wolves, approve widespread wolf-killing

WASHINGTON (August 31, 2012) – Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it is publishing its final delisting rule to strip federal protections
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