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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Sells Out Wildlife Along with American Lands and Waters
Defenders of Wildlife strongly condemns the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for selling out wildlife in its text for the upcoming budget reconciliation bill.
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Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Alicia Washkevich as New Chief Operating Officer
Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Alicia Washkevich as its new Chief Operating Officer.
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First-of-Its-Kind Study Inventories New Mexican Beaver Dams
As part of Defenders of Wildlife’s beaver conservation initiative, a new survey, which has never been conducted in New Mexico, reveals an uneven distribution of beaver dams — and the subsequential ecological benefits — throughout the state. Commissioned by Defenders, the survey is a critical tool for the future of strategic beaver and water conservation New Mexico.
Press Releases
National Wildlife Refuges More Than Pay for Themselves
Coalition calls on Congress to fund the Refuge System after report shows the economic benefit to the American public is almost five times the cost
President signs executive order, creates task force for climate resiliency
Washington, D.C. (November 1, 2013)–– President Obama signed an executive order today to help states and local governments increase resilience in the face of powerful
Are latest land-use plans for the birds?
Bureau of Land Management releases draft plans in National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy WASHINGTON (November 1, 2013) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has
Secretary Jewell Highlights Importance of Renewable Energy on Public Land
WASHINGTON (October 31, 2013) – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell spoke today at the National Press Club about conserving and protecting our national treasures
Defenders of Wildlife Hails Nomination of Rhea Suh as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2013) — President Obama today signaled his intent to nominate Rhea Suh as assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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