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Laura Nunes
Washington, D.C.

Defenders’ Laura Nunes Named to Prestigious ESIIL Working Group

Defenders of Wildlife scientist Laura Nunes has been selected to join the Environmental Data Science Innovation & Impact Lab’s third cohort of working groups.
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bobcat climbing rocks
Washington, D.C.

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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juvenile red wolf peeking out of plants
Washington, D.C.

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.

Press Releases

FWS ignores wolf supporters in Colorado, Pacific Northwest

No public hearings on wolf delisting proposal in areas with prime habitat WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced

Izembek will be integral stop on Sec. Jewell’s visit to Alaska

Trip precedes final announcement on proposed “road to ruin” through the refuge WASHINGTON (August 29, 2013) – Sally Jewell makes her first trip to Alaska

Yellowstone bison arrive at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation

Return of iconic animal a boon for wildlife conservation and tribal culture FORT BELKNAP, Mont. (Aug. 23, 2013) – Thirty-four genetically pure, disease-free Yellowstone bison

Glaring mismanagement found in administration of Texas imperiled species Conservation Plan by the state’s Comptroller

HOUSTON (August 19, 2013) – Adding to a string of recent state and federal governmental transparency issues, the Texas Comptroller’s Office finds itself at the

Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groups Intervene in Lawsuit to Support End of California’s ‘No-Otter Zone’ LOS ANGELES (Aug. 13, 2013) – Sea otters should be allowed
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