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Defenders of Wildlife Urges Public Opposition to NOAA’s Planned Review That Could Weaken California’s Authority to Protect its Coastline
NOAA will review California's Coastal Management Program following a directive from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Defenders of Wildlife urges public participation in upcoming public meetings to protect California's coast, wildlife, and state authority.
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America the Beautiful Act Would Reauthorize Nearly $2 billion for National Parks and Public Lands
Defenders of Wildlife supports passage of the America the Beautiful Act, sponsored by Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR).
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BLM Oil and Gas Rule Rescission Threatens Wildlife Habitat — and American Pocketbooks
Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2024 BLM Oil and Gas rule which will significantly roll back bonding requirements for oil and gas companies and reduce public comment periods for drilling applications.
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Arctic Refuge Hangs in the Balance of Final Tax Reform Negotiations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON – The House and Senate begin their conference of the final tax reform bill today. Earlier
Washington Wolves Poached
Two wolves were poached in n ortheastern Washington state. One wolf was from the Smackout Pack, the other from the Dirty Shirt Pack. Both were
Air Force Moves to Take Over Nevada’s Desert National Wildlife Refuge
CONTACT: Rebecca Bullis, rbullis@defenders.org; (202) 772-0295 WASHINGTON (December 8, 2017) – The U.S. Air Force has issued a draft proposal that would expand military use
Defenders of Wildlife announces Shawn Cantrell as vice president of field conservation
WASHINGTON - Shawn Cantrell has been named the new vice president of field conservation for Defenders of Wildlife. Shawn spent the last three years working
Governor Inslee Opposes H.R. 3144
Today, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statement opposing H.R. 3144. If enacted, th is federal legislation would prevent anyone from studying any action to reduce
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