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Defenders of Wildlife Submits Technical Comments and Over 8,400 Public Comments in Efforts to Stop Harmful ESA Proposals
Defenders of Wildlife today submitted its technical comments opposing the Trump administration’s proposals to weaken the Endangered Species Act’s implementing regulations.
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Defenders Slams SPEED Act as it Speeds Toward Habitat Destruction
Defenders of Wildlife condemns Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) SPEED ACT, H.R. 4776 the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, ahead of Thursday’s expected floor vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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ESA Amendments Act Poses a Historic Threat to America’s Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife remains on high alert as it braces for the House Natural Resources Committee’s full markup of Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) Endangered Species Amendments Act of 2025. More aptly labeled the Extinction Act, the bill seeks to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, stripping away decades of crucial protections for America’s wildlife and their habitats.
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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