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Washington, D.C.

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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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

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.
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Washington, D.C.

Defenders Condemns Attack on Alaska’s Western Arctic

The Department of the Interior today proposed repealing the Special Areas protections in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, triggering a 60-day comment period which begins tomorrow

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Izembek will be integral stop on Sec. Jewell’s visit to Alaska

Trip precedes final announcement on proposed “road to ruin” through the refuge WASHINGTON (August 29, 2013) – Sally Jewell makes her first trip to Alaska

Yellowstone bison arrive at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

Return of iconic animal a boon for wildlife conservation and tribal culture FORT BELKNAP, Mont. (Aug. 23, 2013) – Thirty-four genetically pure, disease-free Yellowstone bison

Glaring mismanagement found in administration of Texas imperiled species Conservation Plan by the state’s Comptroller

HOUSTON (August 19, 2013) – Adding to a string of recent state and federal governmental transparency issues, the Texas Comptroller’s Office finds itself at the

Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’ LOS ANGELES (Aug. 13, 2013) – Sea otters should be allowed

USFWS halts peer review process for national wolf delisting proposal

Public outcry over excluded experts raises serious concerns over scientific integrity WASHINGTON (August 12, 2013) – According to news reports today, the U.S. Fish and
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