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Wave of Change in Midterm Results Brings Lifeline to Wildlife
A dramatic shift in the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in five gubernatorial elections sparks hope for America’s wildlife.
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New Defenders Report Analyzes Strengths and Gaps in Section 4(d) Protections for Threatened Species
Defenders of Wildlife today released a report assessing how federal wildlife agencies have applied section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act over the past decade.
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Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission
Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.
Press Releases
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)
End of Year Count Reveals Dismal Progress for MX Gray Wolf Recovery
With only a marginal increase in numbers, odds are still against lobo survival TUCSON (January 31, 2014) – Today, the Fish and Wildlife Service released
President Obama reaffirms commitment to addressing climate change
President Obama made a strong commitment to addressing climate change in his 2014 State of the Union address. The president said we must act on
Farm Bill compromise contains wins for wildlife
Bill agreed to by House-Senate conferees includes key conservation objectives WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – Farm Bill conferees have released a conference report that includes
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