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Attacks on Critically Endangered Whales Continue in Subcommittee Spending Bill
Defenders of Wildlife condemns the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill before the Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee
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House Interior Appropriations Bill Contains Devastating Attacks on Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife strongly condemns the House Appropriations Committee’s proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2026 which includes numerous poison pill policy
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Defenders Signs onto Letter Demanding Release of Female Mexican Gray Wolf
Thirty-six conservation groups representing millions of members and supporters from across the United States today sent a formal letter to the U.S. Department of the
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Obama administration protects Atlantic from harms of drilling, leaves Arctic vulnerable to devastating oil spill
WASHINGTON (11/08/2011) - The Obama administration today announced its Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017. The following is a
Groups file lawsuit to prevent illegal deaths of endangered whales
Fishing gear continues to be major killer of whales in North Atlantic BOSTON (10/31/2011) - Conservation and animal protection groups filed a lawsuit today asking
New Study Confirms Economic Bonus from Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Wilderness Conservation
WASHINGTON (10/31/2011) - A new study released today confirmed that outdoor recreation activities and the conservation of our natural resources provide a tremendous economic boost
Judge Upholds Best Science to Protect Endangered Salmon from Pesticide Peril
A big win for fish and human health SEATTLE, Wash. (10/31/2011) - Today, a federal judge upheld measures required to protect endangered salmon and steelhead
Wind-energy project proposed in California threatens thousands of birds
Conservation croups challenge project that puts California condor at risk BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (10/21/2011) - Conservation groups told the Kern County Board of Supervisors today that
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