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More Red Wolf Pups Shows Promising Growth for Critically Endangered Canid
The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups in eastern North Carolina, home to the only population of wild Red Wolves in the world.
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Defenders Calls Foul on Latest Bill Seeking to Delay Protections for the Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
Defenders of Wildlife condemns HR 9436, which would delay right whale protections until 2035, as entanglements push the species toward extinction.
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Grizzly Bear Proposal Leaves More Questions Than Answers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a proposed rule recommending revisions to protective regulations for grizzly bears under section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act; Defenders will continue review of the rule to identify key details that remain undefined.
Press Releases
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
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE CALLS ON SENATE TO REJECT SCOTT PRUITT FOR EPA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jennifer Witherspoon: Defenders of Wildlife, (202) 772-0269, jwitherspoon@defenders.org WASHINGTON (January 18, 2017) – Senate confirmation hearings begin today for Scott
Hearings Begin for Troubling Interior Secretary Nominee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, hmckey@defenders.org, 202-772-0247 571-480-2113 (cell) Hearings Begin for Troubling Interior Secretary Nominee Congress should hold Ryan Zinke Accountable for Protecting
State of Alaska Attacks Predator Protections on Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey , 202-772-0247 571-480-2113 (cell) hmckey@defenders.org Patrick Lavin Plavin@defenders.org WASHINGTON ( Janu ary 14, 2017 ) – Yesterday t he
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