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Washington, D.C.

Assault on Endangered Species Protections Continues with New Bill to Delist Gray Wolves

Defenders of Wildlife is sounding the alarm over the latest congressional attack on gray wolves following the introduction of the Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief
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Solar energy development in the Ivanpah Valley, California
Washington, D.C.

Amendment to Exempt Defense Activity from the ESA Soundly Defeated

Defenders of Wildlife applauds the members of the House of Representatives who voted down a repeat amendment to H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C.

Defenders Condemns Revocation of Public-Backed Land Health Rule

Defenders of Wildlife today condemns the Trump administration’s announcement that it will revoke the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, a critical rule that modernized the

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Conservation group opposes proposed bald and golden eagle “take” policy

Summary: The Interior Department has proposed extending a bald and golden eagle Incidental Take Permit – which allows developers such as wind-energy companies, to harm

Controversial wind project threatens endangered California condors, golden eagles

Conservation groups challenge North Sky River wind project SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 13, 2012) – A controversial wind-energy project threatening endangered California condors and golden eagles

Forest Service denies Deerfield Wind Project appeal

Statement from The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife HINESBURG, Vt. (April 6, 2012) – The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife issued the following

New appropriately sited solar power projects with limited effects on habitat will create local, union jobs, invest in long-term conservation

Groups declare support for 600 megawatt solar projects in Imperial County, California SAN DIEGO – Four major conservation groups today announced their support for a

New slow speed nighttime panther zone to help reduce wildlife vehicle collisions on Keri Road in Hendry County, Florida

Summary: Last night, Hendry County put into effect a new slow speed nighttime panther zone on a 5.25 mile stretch of CR 832/Keri Road. The
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