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Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Stefan Ekernas as New Vice President of Species Conservation & Coexistence
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Stephan Ekernas as its new Vice President of Species Conservation and Coexistence, where he will oversee Defenders’ field conservation programs.
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Trump Administration Opens Door to Bear Baiting, Den Hunting in Alaska Preserves
The National Park Service finalized a regulation that abdicates the agency's responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska's national preserves, deferring instead to state regulations. Defenders of Wildlife condemns the rule, which mirrors a 2020 regulation promulgated by the first Trump administration that was later withdrawn and replaced in 2024.
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BLM Prepares Illegal Move to Open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to Oil & Gas, a Dangerous Precedent for Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is calling on BLM to withdrawal an unprecedented proposal to open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Utah to new oil and gas leasing.
Press Releases
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
Department of the Interior takes essential stand for the future of polar bears, designates critical habitat
Summary: The Department of the Interior today announced it will protect more than 187,000 square miles of onshore barrier islands, denning areas and offshore sea
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