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Defenders-Sponsored Bill to Help Fund Sea Otter Conservation Heads to Governor for Signature
The California state legislature today voted to re-establish the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, providing residents with the opportunity to directly support this iconic animal.
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Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and livestock and harm caused by wildlife to human infrastructure.
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Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.
Press Releases
Defenders Of Wildlife And Petco Team Up To Protect Coral Reefs And Marine Life; Give Pet Fish Owners Sustainable Choices
SAN DIEGO and WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2013--Defenders of Wildlife, a widely respected nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in
"Forest Destruction Act" Slashes Its Way through the House
HR 1526 waives federal environmental laws WASHINGTON (July 31, 2013) – In another swing of the ax to the protection of our nation’s forests, the
A Dark Day for Federal Conservation Funding
WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2013)- As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the FAIR Act, legislation to expand federal-state revenue
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2013) – A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tragedy strikes Mexican gray wolves again: Recently released breeding female killed, no chance for pup survival
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 12, 2013) – Tragically, the killing continues. In the wake of a new proposed rule from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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