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Mojave Desert Tortoise
Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Guts Public Comments for Federal Projects

The Trump administration has gutted the National Environmental Policy Act by restricting the public’s ability to participate in government decision-making and understand how our tax dollars are being spent.
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Senate Budget Reconciliation Strikes Heart of American Wildlife, Wild Places

Defenders of Wildlife hammered the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill for striking at the heart of America’s wildlife and wild places.
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Salem, OR

Defenders and Partners Urge Oregon State Action on Wildlife Conservation Bill as Two Senators Block Bipartisan Effort

A landmark bill to fund wildlife conservation in Oregon is being held up in the State Senate, despite passing the House with strong bipartisan support and clearing Senate Rules.

Press Releases

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Proposal to Downlist Manatee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2016 Contact: Haley McKey hmckey@defenders.org, (202) 772-0247 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today its proposal to downlist the

Defenders Condemns Illegal Takeover of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky: ctresky@defenders.org, (202) 772-0253 Defenders Condemns Illegal Takeover of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge WASHINGTON – On Saturday

Governor’s plan for Yellowstone bison management breaks gridlock

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2015 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org ; 202-772-0288 Governor’s Plan for Yellowstone Bison Management Breaks Gridlock BOZEMAN. Mont. –This week, Governor

Victory for wildlife: Congress strikes an Omnibus funding deal free of catastrophic Anti-Endangered Species Act riders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org Victory for wildlife: Congress strikes an omnibus funding deal free of catastrophic anti-Endangered Species Act riders WASHINGTON

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launches closed door series of Mexican gray wolf recovery workshops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2015 Contact: Catalina Tresky: ctresky@defenders.org ; (202) 772-0253 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launches closed door series of Mexican gray
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