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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

Interior Department announces wolf delisting rule

All eyes are on Montana and Idaho as states take over wolf management WASHINGTON, D.C. (05/04/2011) - The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today

Solar energy zones: The smart place to start

Conservation groups support Modified Zone Alternative as basis for BLM solar energy program WASHINGTON (05/02/2011) - WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011) -- Conservation groups from around

Rep. Pearce leads anti-conservation rally with oil and gas industry

Congressman pursues measure to eliminate endangered species protections to boost corporate profits Summary: Rep. Steve Pearce is leading a rally today in Roswell, New Mexico

In gross oversight, President Obama fails to acknowledge the devastating losses of wildlife resulting from BP’s Gulf oil disaster

WASHINGTON (04/20/2011) - In President Obama’s acknowledgment today of the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil disaster, he failed to mention

Gov. Otter approves ‘emergency’ amid wolf hysteria

Idaho discards science, panders to anti-wolf extremists in new chapter of wolf management BOISE, Idaho (04/20/2011) - Idaho Gov. “Butch” Otter approved legislation (House Bill
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