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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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Regan smyth
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

Idaho Intent on Killing Wolves in the Wilderness: New plan aims to reduce population by 60% to please elk hunters

NEWS RELEASE: February 12, 2014 Contact: Tim Preso, Earthjustice, (406) 586-9699 Suzanne Stone, Defenders of Wildlife, (208) 861-4655 George Nickas, Wilderness Watch, (406) 542-2048 Ken

Independent Peer Reviewers Reject Fish and Wildlife Service’s Gray Wolf Delisting Proposal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife, mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 WASHINGTON – Panel members of the independent scientific peer review committee

Governor Otter’s proposed bill to kill wolves moves closer to becoming law in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – A bill which would establish a wolf control board to spend a proposed $2 million of Idaho taxpayers’ money to kill most

Rep. Hastings’ Proposals Cripple Endangered Species Act and Increase Extinctions

Rep. Hastings’ Proposals Cripple Endangered Species Act and Increase Extinctions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: mgade@defenders.org; 202-772-0288 WASHINGTON

Defenders objects to Washington state policy making it easier to kill wolves

Defenders objects to Washington state policy making it easier to kill wolves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2014 Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife; Mgade@defenders.org; (202)
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