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gray wolf
Denver, CO

Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session

Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Miles Ritter
Salem, OR

Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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Raleigh, N.C.

New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration

The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home

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Washington Wolves Poached

Two wolves were poached in n ortheastern Washington state. One wolf was from the Smackout Pack, the other from the Dirty Shirt Pack. Both were

Air Force Moves to Take Over Nevada’s Desert National Wildlife Refuge

CONTACT: Rebecca Bullis, rbullis@defenders.org; (202) 772-0295 WASHINGTON (December 8, 2017) ­– The U.S. Air Force has issued a draft proposal that would expand military use

Defenders of Wildlife announces Shawn Cantrell as vice president of field conservation

WASHINGTON - Shawn Cantrell has been named the new vice president of field conservation for Defenders of Wildlife. Shawn spent the last three years working

Governor Inslee Opposes H.R. 3144

Today, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statement opposing H.R. 3144. If enacted, th is federal legislation would prevent anyone from studying any action to reduce

Zinke Report Threatens Further Attacks on National Monuments

Zinke Report Threatens Further Attacks on National Monuments WASHINGTON ­– A day after President Trump announced devastating cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national
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