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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
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House Leadership Pulls Historic Vote Following Intense Public Pressure
The GOP Leadership in the House of Representatives today pulled its scheduled vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act of 2025 — more aptly called the Extinction Act.
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House to Vote on Gutting Bedrock Endangered Species Act
As the nation celebrates Earth Day this week, the House of Representatives will cast an historic vote on a bill to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, which was enacted more than 50 years ago to protect America’s wildlife from extinction.
Press Releases
Back from the Brink Marks 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
American Alligator Featured Among Top 10 Conservation Successes Washington, D.C. – Forty years ago this month, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act—our nation’s safety net
Fish and Wildlife Service tests new program for eagles
Defenders of Wildlife says only time will determine effectiveness WASHINGTON (December 6, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) said today it would
Latin American and Caribbean Nations Work Together to Promote Sustainable Global Trade of Sharks
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil (December 5, 2013) - More than 70 participants representing 28 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Recife, Brazil, from
Atlantic Tuna Commission Fails Sharks Again
ICCAT leaves high seas mako fishing unregulated, porbeagles unprotected, and finning ban weak Cape Town, South Africa. November 25, 2013. Fishing nations at the annual
Obama administration issues report reiterating support for conservation programs in farm bill
Statement of Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark Washington, D.C. (November 22, 2013) —“The Obama Administration is right to support the Conservation Compliance program
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