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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
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House Leadership Pulls Historic Vote Following Intense Public Pressure
The GOP Leadership in the House of Representatives today pulled its scheduled vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act of 2025 — more aptly called the Extinction Act.
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House to Vote on Gutting Bedrock Endangered Species Act
As the nation celebrates Earth Day this week, the House of Representatives will cast an historic vote on a bill to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, which was enacted more than 50 years ago to protect America’s wildlife from extinction.
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Threatened and endangered wildlife needs scientists
Thousands of people from across the world will gather tomorrow to March for Science. The March for Science event is an international celebration of science
Oregon Wolf Census Overshadowed by Recent Lethal Actions
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released the 2017 Oregon wolf count today. The total number of wolves was 124, up just 11
Legislative Riders Poison House Farm Bill
Rep. Mike Conaway (R- TX) introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today reauthorizing the farm bill. In addition to addressing traditional agricultural and
Defenders Speaks Out Against Proposed National Monument Plans
An initial comment period ends today for the Department of the Interior’s proposal to develop management plans for the illegally redrawn Bears Ears National Monument
Endangered Bird Fully Recovered, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will propose delisting the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler , a gray and yellow songbird that ranges from the Great Lakes
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