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Defenders Denounces Administration's Alarming Proposed Budget Cuts to Wildlife Conservation
Defenders of Wildlife today condemned the Trump administration’s reckless FY27 budget proposal that calls on Congress to slash critical funding vital to wildlife conservation.
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Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan
In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina’s Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the
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Defenders Slams Unlawful God Squad Vote to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Wildlife in the Gulf
Defenders of Wildlife strongly opposes today’s vote by the Endangered Species Committee, or God Squad, to condemn species to extinction in the name of a fictitious “national security emergency.”
Press Releases
Off road vehicle kills nesting sea turtle on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (06/25/2010) - After a rare female loggerhead sea turtle was dragged and killed by an off-road vehicle while attempting to nest at
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards $3.1 million to facilitate "wildlife-friendly" renewable energy development in the United States
Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council and The Wilderness Society team up to promote responsible renewable energy development while protecting wildlife and ecosystems NEW
Gov. Jindal's attacks out of line, Defenders of Wildlife says
Louisiana should abide by the dredge permits' restrictions Summary: Construction halted on sand berms off Breton National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana Berms, meant to safeguard
Federal court lifts moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Exposes Gulf to repeat oil spill disasters Summary: A federal district court of Louisiana decided today to lift the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed
“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste
Press conference to be held today on Capitol Hill Summary: Today, several Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a press conference to
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