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Bald eagle in flight
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.
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Mexican Gray Wolves
ARIZONA

Mexican Gray Wolf Program Cuts Worsen as Arizona Puts Up New Barriers 

The Arizona legislature yesterday passed a bill that would cut all resources to and end the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies into the state
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Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Regan Smyth as Vice President of the Center for Conservation Innovation

Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Regan Smyth as its new Vice President and Director of the Center for Conservation Innovation. Regan brings more than two decades of experience advancing conservation through the integration of science, technology and partnerships.

Press Releases

“Wolf Control Board” Signed into Law: Green Lights Unsustainable Wolf Killing in Idaho

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2014 Contact: Nancy Gloman; NGloman@defenders.org; 202-281-9542 “Wolf Control Board” Signed into Law: Green Lights Unsustainable Wolf Killing in Idaho BOISE

Wolf Advocates Bring Strong Opposition to Tonight’s Idaho Fish and Game’s Hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2014 Contact: Suzanne Stone, Defenders of Wildlife; sstone@defenders.org; (208) 861-4655 BOISE, Idaho – This evening, wildlife and wilderness advocates from

Bi-partisan support for Secretary Jewell’s decision: No road through Izembek refuge

WASHINGTON (March 19, 2014) – Defenders of Wildlife Senior Vice President for Conservation Programs, Donald Barry, cosigned a bipartisan letter with three other former assistant

Montana Board of Livestock Takes No Action on Bison Tolerance Zone

Montana Board of Livestock Takes No Action on Bison Tolerance Zone: Decision keeps previous ban on expanding habitat intact and perpetuates conflict FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Defenders Report: Federal Conservation Plans Would Fail to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse

Analysis of draft plans released under National Greater Sage-grouse Planning Strategy finds inadequate conservation measures for sage-grouse WASHINGTON (March 11, 2014) – Defenders of Wildlife
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