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Trump Administration Cancels Critical Offshore Wind Projects and Increases Costs for Taxpayers
The Department of Interior this week announced that two offshore wind companies, Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind, have abandoned their developments. According to reports, the companies received some $900 million to walk away from the projects.
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Defenders’ Laura Nunes Named to Prestigious ESIIL Working Group
Defenders of Wildlife scientist Laura Nunes has been selected to join the Environmental Data Science Innovation & Impact Lab’s third cohort of working groups.
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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
Press Releases
Rehberg sets the stage for nationwide wolf eradication
New legislation would allow elimination of gray wolves, puts all America’s wildlife at risk Washington, DC (01/27/2011) - Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg introduced two bills
Sen. Lieberman introduces bill to protect the Arctic Refuge from drilling
Conservation groups support the effort WASHINGTON (01/25/2011) - Continuing in his longtime role as a champion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Senator Joe Lieberman
Defenders of Wildlife announces planned retirement of its president and names his successor
Executive vice president Jamie Rappaport Clark named as successor WASHINGTON (01/14/2011) - Defenders of Wildlife Board of Directors Chair Vic Sher announced today that Rodger
Oil Spill Commission final report outlines industry-wide safety lapses
Action on oil spill legislation needed in Congress Summary: The “Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling” today presented the results
Defenders of Wildlife statement on shooting that wounded AZ Congresswoman
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is a champion for the environment WASHINGTON (01/10/2011) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of
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