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Bald eagle in flight
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Unveils Seven-Story Message in Washington, D.C. Ahead of America 250

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters.
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Mexican Gray Wolves
ARIZONA

Mexican Gray Wolf Program Cuts Worsen as Arizona Puts Up New Barriers 

The Arizona legislature yesterday passed a bill that would cut all resources to and end the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies into the state
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Regan smyth
Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Regan Smyth as Vice President of the Center for Conservation Innovation

Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Regan Smyth as its new Vice President and Director of the Center for Conservation Innovation. Regan brings more than two decades of experience advancing conservation through the integration of science, technology and partnerships.

Press Releases

Rare wolverines closer to getting long-awaited federal protections

“Threatened” listing would help protect species and promote recovery Bozeman, Mont. –The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today its proposal to list the wolverine

Senate Passes $50 Billion Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Bill

WASHINGTON-The Senate passed the Hurricane Sandy supplemental bill yesterday in a historic step towards addressing climate adaptation. The $50 billion bill includes provisions for flood-reducing

President Obama Calls for Action on Climate Change in Inaugural Speech

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2013 President Obama Calls for Action on Climate Change in Inaugural Speech Statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport

Department of the Interior and Arizona Bureau of Land Management Announce Decision for Renewable Energy Development

TUCSON, Ariz. (January 18, 2013) – The Department of the Interior and the Arizona Bureau of Land Management jointly announced guidelines for renewable energy development

Interior Secretary Salazar to Resign

Washington, D.C. — Following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on the news that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will resign
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