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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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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.
Press Releases
Feds’ Refusal to Protect Rare Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Challenged in Court
Texas Plan for Lizard Not Released to Feds or Public, Yet Feds Approved WASHINGTON (March 14, 2013) — The state of Texas won’t let the
Big Price to Pay for Ryan’s Budget
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2013)—House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released his 2014 budget plan today. The plan includes harmful measures that would: • Incentivize
Polar Bear Rule Leaves Threatened Species Vulnerable
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 20, 2013)-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released a decision on polar bear protection under the Endangered Species Act, which contains
President Vows to Take on Climate Change in State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C.—Following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on climate change in President Obama’s State of the Union speech: “President
Governor Kitzhaber's New Proposal for Management of O&C Lands Falls Short of Adequately Protecting Oregon’s Natural Heritage, Says Defenders of Wildlife
Washington, D.C. (February 7, 2013) — Oregon Governor Kitzhaber today released a letter outlining his proposed approach to the management of O&C lands following a
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