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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
Near Total Ban on Commercial Trade in #Ivory in U.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247 Email: hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (June 2, 2016) – Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completed a final rule
Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Bob Dreher as Senior Vice President of Conservation Programs
Contact: Jared Saylor 202-772-3255 Date: May 31, 2016 Robert Dreher is rejoining Defenders of Wildlife as its senior vice president of conservation programs. Bob previously
Federal Government’s Recycled, Flawed Plan Won’t Save Pallid Sturgeon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 Josh Mogerman, NRDC, jmogerman@nrdc.org; 312-651-7909 Date: May 27, 2016 Federal Government’s Recycled, Flawed Plan
‘Zombie Apocalypse’ Energy Bill Passes the House - Full of Riders that Harm #Wildlife
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haley McKey, 202-772-0247 hmckey@defenders.or g WASHINGTON (May 25, 2016)– Today, the House of Representatives passed an amended version of S. 2012, the
Draft House Interior Appropriations Bill Contains Hidden Attacks on Wildlife
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haley McKey, 202-772 0247 hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016)– The House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee has released its draft FY
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