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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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service quietly rescinded its Refuge System Strategic Growth Policy in December, bypassing the legally required public comment period for such a change, despite having issued the policy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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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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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
Conservation groups seek responsible ORV management at Cape Hatteras
Preferred alternative plan falls short CHAPEL HILL, NC (11/16/2010) - After a record-breaking year for wildlife at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and visitor occupancy in
Conservationists intervene against frivolous anti-Mexican gray wolf lawsuit
Summary: Conservation groups are intervening against a lawsuit that seeks the trapping and shooting of endangered Mexican gray wolves, the third since reintroduction began in
List of candidates for endangered status grows again
Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) yesterday released its Candidate Notice of Review, the annual list of plants and animals being considered for
Groups applaud EPA action to reduce water pollution from power plants
Strong rules could keep millions of pounds of toxic metals out of waterways Washington, D.C. (11/09/2010) - In response to action by leading U.S. environmental
Largest-ever solar project approved in California
Conservation groups welcome more clean energy and urge Interior Department to improve project selection process SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (10/25/2010) - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced
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