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Defenders Receives Advocacy Organization of the Year Award
Defenders of Wildlife joined its partners in the Safe Passage coalition today to accept the Advocacy Organization of the Year Award at the 2026 Sweethearts
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Defenders Raises Alarm Over Administration’s Proposal to Amend Rule Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales From Deadly Vessel Strikes
Defenders of Wildlife is devastated to learn that a three-year-old female North Atlantic right whale was found dead off Virginia on February 10, 2026. This
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Defenders Stands Against Rejection of Bison Grazing Lands
Defenders of Wildlife is joining conservation group American Prairie in protesting a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management to revoke a decision allowing bison
Press Releases
Population report shows lesser prairie-chicken numbers plummet by half
Precipitous decline in one year spells trouble for struggling species awaiting listing decision WASHINGTON (September 25, 2013) – The lesser prairie-chicken, one of the country’s
Defenders of Wildlife appoints new Rockies & Plains director, moves regional HQ to Denver
Veteran prairie expert to open new office, expand conservation efforts in the West DENVER, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2013) – Defenders of Wildlife has named Rocky
Environmental Protection Agency Introduces Vital New Emissions Regulations
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2013)–– The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed unprecedented new conservation requirements for coal-burning power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Power
Poll shows strong support for wolf recovery in Pacific Northwest
More than two-thirds in OR, WA, CA favor continued protections for wolves SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2013) – Most residents of California, Oregon and Washington
California State Senate Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Require the Use of Non-Lead Ammunition in Hunting
AB 711, which will help eradicate a significant source of lead in environment, clears major legislative hurdle Sacramento (September 9, 2013)– Important legislation requiring the
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