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yellowstone river
Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Announces Jake Li as New Vice President of Conservation Policy

Defenders of Wildlife is thrilled to announce Jake Li as its new Vice President of Conservation Policy. Jake is returning to Defenders, where he previously
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2024.05.15 - Stream running through forest in Pisgah National Forest - NC - WS - Ben Prater-Defenders of Wildlife.JPG

USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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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

Press Releases

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Ocelot
Washington, DC

Ocelots Get Their Day in Federal Court

This week a small, endangered cat in the southwest U.S. gets its defense in a federal appeals court, as Defenders of Wildlife and Sierra Club attempt to block two devastating development projects that could irreparably harm habitat for Texas ocelots and prevent their movement between the U.S. and Mexico.
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manatees from the air
Gainesville, FL

Scientists, Citizens Urge Governor DeSantis to Restore the Great Florida Riverway

Today, the Free the Ocklawaha River Coalition facilitated a press conference showcasing strong public and scientific support for Governor DeSantis to restore the Great Florida Riverway.
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Range rider Montana
Billings, MT

2020 Sees Record Number of Conflict Prevention Projects in Montana

This past year, an unlikely partnership greatly expanded the number of human-wildlife conflict reduction projects taking place across Montana.
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Gray wolf pups with flowers
Washington, DC

National Strategy to Protect our Nation’s Biodiversity Reintroduced to New Congress

As a result of human-related activities, the loss of species is accelerating faster than ever before in human history according to scientists. While there are
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Golden-cheeked warbler
Washington, D.C.

New Research Finds 5 Factors Key to Recovering Endangered Species

New research, published today in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science, identifies five main factors associated with recovering species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The factors underscore actions that decision-makers can take to accelerate the recovery of imperiled species.
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