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Grand Teton NP
WASHINGTON, D.C.

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)
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Rocky coastline of the Atlantic ocean with native plants in the foreground under a fog
Washington, DC

BLM Oil and Gas Rule Rescission Threatens Wildlife Habitat — and American Pocketbooks

Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2024 BLM Oil and Gas rule which will significantly roll back bonding requirements for oil and gas companies and reduce public comment periods for drilling applications.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Unveils Seven-Story Message in Washington, D.C. Ahead of America 250

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters.

Press Releases

Victory for Wolves in Wyoming

Federal Judge Reinstates Federal Protections Statewide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal protections for gray wolves in Wyoming were reinstated today after a judge invalidated the U.S

New Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, 202.772.0253, csexton@defenders.org New Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan Released California desert plan could be key to

Defenders of Wildlife Launches Sea Otter Educational Unit

For Immediate Release September 23, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, 202.772.0253, csexton@defenders.org Defenders of Wildlife Launches Sea Otter Educational Unit Group kicks off Sea Otter Awareness

New Report Highlights Ten American Species Our Children May Never See

Washington, D.C. – Our children are less likely to see monarch butterflies, bumble bees, and a host of other once-common wildlife species due to farm

Lawsuit Launched to Restore Endangered Species Protections to Arizona’s Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl

For Immediate Release September 22, 2014 Contacts: Noah Greenwald, Center for Biological Diversity, (503) 484-7495 Courtney Sexton, Defenders of Wildlife, (202) 772-0253, csexton@defenders.org Lawsuit Launched
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