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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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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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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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California Burrowing Owls One Step Closer to Permanent State Protections
The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted today to protect western burrowing owls throughout California as a “candidate” species under the California Endangered Species
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Rio Reforestation Community Planting Event Returns for its 30th Year
The public is invited to help plant native thornforest seedlings during the 30th annual Rio Reforestation community planting event on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event
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Defenders to Sue for Failure to Respond to Petition to Protect Pinyon Jay
Defenders of Wildlife today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that it intends to sue the agency for its delay in deciding whether the
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Florida Manatees to Receive Nearly 2 Million Acres of Revised Protected Habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday proposed a revised critical habitat plan that would protect 1,904,191 acres of critical habitat for the Florida
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Defenders of Wildlife Statement on Dismissal of Challenge to Cape Romain Refuge Management
Defenders of Wildlife celebrates today the dismissal of a challenge by the state of South Carolina to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s authority to
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