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USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session
Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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Montana wildlife commission pursues more aggressive wolf-killing
Trapping puts other species at risk, raises stakes unnecessarily HELENA, Mont. (July 12, 2012) – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Commission approved changes to
House Committee Endorses Plow and Plunder Farm Bill
Massive funding cuts, sweeping policy changes endanger wildlife nationwide WASHINGTON (July 12, 2012) – The U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee approved a version of
Obama administration to ramp up drilling in Arctic Ocean
Interior Department released its 5-year offshore drilling plan WASHINGTON (June 29, 2012)— The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO
Ship Speed Limits Sought off Atlantic Coast to Protect Endangered Right Whales
WASHINGTON (June 28, 2012) — Wildlife conservation and animal protection groups filed a legal petition seeking additional ship speed limits in North Atlantic right whale
Senate farm bill debate produces surprising reform
Key conservation amendment passes, but steep cuts loom Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Senate passed an amendment to the Farm Bill that requires farmers who
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