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Defenders Condemns Revocation of Public-Backed Land Health Rule
Defenders of Wildlife today condemns the Trump administration’s announcement that it will revoke the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, a critical rule that modernized the
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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Jake Li as New Vice President of Conservation Policy
Defenders of Wildlife is thrilled to announce Jake Li as its new Vice President of Conservation Policy. Jake is returning to Defenders, where he previously
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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
Press Releases
Red Wolf Shot and Killed in National Wildlife Refuge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (December 30, 2016) – A Red Wolf was shot and killed on or around Dec. 19
New Protections Proposed for Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
The National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) published a proposed regulation to protect the oceanic whitetip sharkin the Federal Register today in response to a petition filed by Defenders of Wildlife.
New Report Highlights Wolves as Conservation Priority for Trump Administration
For Immediate Release: Dec. 21, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky: (202) 772-0253 or ctresky@defenders.org New Report Highlights Wolves as Conservation Priority for Trump Administration WASHINGTON (Dec
New Report Highlights Greater Sage-Grouse as Conservation Priority for Trump Administration
For Immediate Release: Dec. 21, 2016 Media Contact: Catalina Tresky: (202) 772-0253 or ctresky@defenders.org New Report Highlights Greater Sage-Grouse as Conservation Priority for Trump Administration
President Obama Bans New Offshore Drilling in Federal Waters of Arctic and Atlantic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247 (work), 571-480-2113 (cell), WASHINGTON (December 20, 2016) – Today President Obama permanently banned new offshore drilling in parts
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