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Defenders Celebrates U.S. Appeals Court Ruling to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets
A federal appeals court upheld the rule requiring shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices so that sea turtles can avoid getting caught in nets.
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House Gambles with Survival for North Atlantic Right Whales in Latest Vote to Delay Protections
The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 9436, a bill that will delay conservation protections for critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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District Court Okays Bulldozing a Road to the Doorstep of Izembek Wilderness
A federal district court in Alaska today allowed construction to begin on a 2.8-mile road segment on KCC lands to connect to a 10.5-mile road within Izembek.
Press Releases
Defenders of Wildlife appoints new Rockies & Plains director, moves regional HQ to Denver
Veteran prairie expert to open new office, expand conservation efforts in the West DENVER, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2013) – Defenders of Wildlife has named Rocky
Environmental Protection Agency Introduces Vital New Emissions Regulations
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2013)–– The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed unprecedented new conservation requirements for coal-burning power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Power
Poll shows strong support for wolf recovery in Pacific Northwest
More than two-thirds in OR, WA, CA favor continued protections for wolves SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2013) – Most residents of California, Oregon and Washington
California State Senate Passes Groundbreaking Legislation to Require the Use of Non-Lead Ammunition in Hunting
AB 711, which will help eradicate a significant source of lead in environment, clears major legislative hurdle Sacramento (September 9, 2013)– Important legislation requiring the
DOW grants $25,000 to Montana to prevent grizzly bear conflicts
Defenders of Wildlife, Montana Livestock Loss Board double down on grizzly bear coexistence State takes over compensation payments, group invests in nonlethal conflict prevention MISSOULA
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