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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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Defenders of Wildlife National Monuments Resources
Rep. Rob Bishop's Bill to Reform the Antiquities Act (H.R. 3990) NATIONAL MONUMENTS LEAKED MEMO CHEAT SHEET Supporting Information Imperiled Wildlife Living in National Monuments
Wildlife management in Alaska: Predators role in a healthy ecosystem
Bob Dreher, our senior vice president of conservation programs, spoke on BBC World News about federal land and wildlife management in Alaska. Click below to
Trump’s Executive Order on Infrastructure Puts Communities and Wildlife at Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (August 15, 2017) – Today, President Trump announced an Executive Order on infrastructure that is expected
Public Comment Period for Marine Protected Areas Ends
WASHINGTON (August 15, 2017) – The public comment period for a Department of Commerce review of 11 marine national monuments and national marine sanctuaries closes
Secretary Zinke Calls for Changes to Sage-Grouse Plans
WASHINGTON (Aug. 7, 2017) -- The Department of the Interior issued new direction to federal agencies today to revise current federal sage-grouse conservation plans to
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