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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
The California desert is home to three newly announced monuments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky; ctresky@defenders.org , (202) 772-0253 The California desert is home to three newly announced monuments WASHINGTON –
After 41 days, illegal standoff at Malheur comes to an end
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky; (202) 772-0253, ctresky@defenders.org After 41 days, illegal standoff at Malheur comes to an end BURNS, Ore
Proposed Rule Improves on 50-Year Old Regulations for Managing Oil and Gas Development on National Wildlife Refuges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, hmckey@defenders.org, 202-772-0247 Washington (Tuesday, February 09, 2016) –The public comment period closes today on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
President Obama Calls for Increased Wildlife and Climate Funding in Budget Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org Washington (Tuesday, February 9)– President Obama has released his 2017 budget request, which includes significant funding for
Good, bad and ugly: Wolf bills move through Oregon legislature
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 9, 2016 Contact: Melanie Gade, 202-772-0288 Good, bad and ugly: Wolf bills move through Oregon legislature SALEM, Ore. – Two
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