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Defenders of Wildlife Challenges Unprecedented “God Squad” Exemption Allowing Unchecked Gulf Oil Drilling
Defenders of Wildlife today announced it is taking legal action to overturn an unprecedented and unlawful decision by the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” to exempt federal authorizations of oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico through a blanket exemption from the Endangered Species Act’s protections.
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Oregon Governor Signs Historic Bill Investing in the Environment
Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating a monumental victory for wildlife, wild places and local economies in Oregon. Passed with bipartisan support and signed yesterday by
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Congress Urged to Fully Fund U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Restore Workforce
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and more than 150 conservation groups today urged Congress to significantly increase the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s budget for endangered species conservation from $299 million to $870 million.
Press Releases
President Trump Launches Attack on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON – President Trump just signed two proclamations massively reducing the size of two national monuments in
Senate Votes for Arctic Refuge Drilling in Tax Reform Bill
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate passed its version of the federal tax reform reconciliation bill by a vote of 51 to 49 early this
Plan for Mexican Gray Wolves Puts the “Lobo” on Path to Extinction
Today the Trump administration released its long-overdue recovery plan for Mexican gray wolves, one of the most endangered mammal species in North America with an
Arctic Refuge Drilling Approaches Senate Floor
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate will likely vote on its version of the federal tax reform reconciliation bill this week, which includes a damaging
Industry-Driven Bill Guts Federal Safeguards Protecting Endangered Species from Toxic Pesticides
The pesticide industry is pushing legislation on Capitol Hill that would dismantle Endangered Species Act requirements to minimize pesticides’ harm to protected species like salmon
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