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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly’s Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
North Carolina's $10.2M recurring investment for wildlife crossings is a historic win, protecting both motorists and vulnerable species like black bears and red wolves. The victory is part of a years-long effort from the Safe Passage Coalition.
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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).
Press Releases
Fish and Wildlife Service Moves to Ban Lead Ammo and Lures from Most Federal Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jared Saylor, Defenders of Wildlife, jsaylor@defenders.org; (202) 772-3255 Fish and Wildlife Service Moves to Ban Lead Ammo and Lures from Most
President Trump Must Protect Wildlife and Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jared Saylor, Defenders of Wildlife, jsaylor@defenders.org; 202-772-3255 (office); 202-236-5855 (cell) President Trump Must Protect Wildlife and Public Lands Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife Commends President Obama for his Conservation Efforts
Washington (January 19, 2017) – The following statement is from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “On behalf of our
State-of-The Art Mapping Tool Advances Understanding of Oil Spill Response and Conservation in the Arctic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reporter Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, 571-480-2113 hmckey@defenders.org Allison Dunbar, Alaska Associate: 404-694-5776 Rhonda Sparks, Arctic Community Liaison: 907-717-7306 State-of-The Art Mapping Tool
Groups To Defend Wildlife and Clean Water Against Coal Industry Attack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247 hmckey@defenders.org Washington (January 18, 2017) – Today, a coalition of local and national community and conservation groups filed
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