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Ocelot
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Fish and Wildlife Service Misguided in Rescinding Vital Strategic Growth Policy for the National Wildlife Refuge System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service quietly rescinded its Refuge System Strategic Growth Policy in December, bypassing the legally required public comment period for such a change, despite having issued the policy with an accompanying public comment period in 2014.
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2010.12.27 - Florida Manatee - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Florida - Keith Ramos - USFWS
Washington, DC

Defenders Celebrates Tremendous Step to Restored Florida Rivers

On Monday, the Northeast Florida Rivers, Springs, and Community Investment Act was filed to restore the natural flow of the Ocklawaha River, Silver and St
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eagles
Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Oppose Trump Administration Effort to Roll Back Protections for Imperiled Animals and Plant Species

Nearly 400,000 Americans submitted comments in opposition to a set of proposed rules from the Trump administration that would roll back protections for imperiled animal and plant species.

Press Releases

Montana issues policy of aggressive wolf elimination, lax enforcement

Montana policy retreats from wolf conservation Summary: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced yesterday that ranchers in the state will be allowed to kill wolves without

Sharks need some California love this Valentine’s Day

New state bill would close California to shark fin trade Summary: Legislation introduced today would ensure that California ceases to be both a major supplier

Clean air and water, environmental protections on GOP chopping block

WASHINGTON (02/12/2011) - WASHINGTON (February 12, 2011) – The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen in response to the release

Obama administration seeks weaker wildlife protections on national forests, grasslands

Proposed National Forest Management Act regulations lift Reagan-era wildlife viability standard Summary: Proposed forest planning regulations released by the Obama administration today fail to provide

Administration fails to shield Arctic wildlife from the devastating impacts of climate change

Pacific walrus denied endangered species status Summary: The Obama administration yesterday announced it will not list the Pacific walrus under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
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