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Trump Administration Rescinds ‘Harm’ Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court
In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today formally rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, eliminating the long-standing legal interpretation that habitat destruction that leads to death or injury of protected species is illegal.
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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.
Press Releases
House Drought Bill Disastrous for Environment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2015 Contact: Courtney Sexton, csexton@defenders.org; 202-772-0253 House Drought Bill Disastrous for Environment Latest draft of drought legislation sacrifices fish and
Conservation Groups Condemn Killing of Red Wolf Mother
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley Mckey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org Chapel Hill, NC—(June 23, 2015) —Following the federally authorized gunshot death of a mother Red Wolf —a
Senate Interior Appropriations Bill is another Attack on the Nation’s Wildlife and Public Lands Heritage
The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a Department of the Interior appropriations bill riddled with anti-environmental amendments that threaten vital habitat in one of our
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. Matt Cartwright Introduce the SAFE Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2015 Contact: Haley McKey, hmckey@defenders.org, 202-772-0247 Legislation will provide needed climate adaptation guidance Washington –– Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) and
House Interior Appropriations bill is riddled with harmful anti-environmental riders
WASHINGTON- (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)– The just-completed House Interior appropriations bill includes a number of anti-wildlife riders which attack the Endangered Species Act (ESA), weaken
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