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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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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

New report details plight of polar bears

Defenders of Wildlife recommends extraordinary measures for protecting bears and communities ANCHORAGE, Alaska (12/09/2010) - Banking polar bear DNA, supplemental feedings and bear-resistant food storage

Obama administration moves to restore protection of American coasts from dangers of offshore drilling

Drilling ban should be extended to include Arctic waters Summary: Obama administration officials announced this afternoon that they will not allow offshore oil drilling in

100,000 tell Obama administration to redo Arctic drilling assessment

Citizens demand science-based decision making that protects Arctic marine environment WASHINGTON (11/30/2010) - More than 100,000 people asked the Obama administration to stick to its

Defenders selected as Members Project® candidate

American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (11/29/2010) - Defenders of Wildlife is proud to have been selected as a candidate

Conservation Groups Act to Protect Salmon from Pesticide Peril

EPA’s Eight Years of Failure Draws Legal Action Seattle, WA (11/29/2010) - Conservation and fishing groups today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in
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