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Assault on Endangered Species Protections Continues with New Bill to Delist Gray Wolves

Defenders of Wildlife is sounding the alarm over the latest congressional attack on gray wolves following the introduction of the Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief
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Solar energy development in the Ivanpah Valley, California
Washington, D.C.

Amendment to Exempt Defense Activity from the ESA Soundly Defeated

Defenders of Wildlife applauds the members of the House of Representatives who voted down a repeat amendment to H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act
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Defenders Condemns Revocation of Public-Backed Land Health Rule

Defenders of Wildlife today condemns the Trump administration’s announcement that it will revoke the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, a critical rule that modernized the

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Conservation groups defend Cape Hatteras National Seashore

New National Park Service rule protects visitors & wildlife, allows responsible beach driving CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (March 13, 2012) - The U.S. District Court for

Senate votes to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from Big Oil drills

Summary: In its first vote on the issue since 2008, the U.S. Senate today decisively voted down an amendment to open the Arctic National Wildlife

Wyoming approves flawed wolf plan

Gov. Mead signs bill to treat wolves as vermin across majority of state BOZEMAN, Mont. (March 7, 2012) - Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead signed a

Congressman Norm Dicks Announces Retirement

Defenders of Wildlife recognizes his great environmental legacy WASHINGTON (March 2, 2012) - The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, president of Defenders

Federal employees shoot wolves to boost elk herds in Idaho

USDA Wildlife Services inappropriately expands role in wolf-killing BOISE, Idaho (February 23, 2012) - Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced yesterday that it helped
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