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WASHINGTON, DC

Trump Administration Turns its Back on Wildlife – Again

The National Park Service today proposed a regulation that would abdicate the agency from its responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska’s national preserves and to
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Defenders Calls on Service to Pull Out from Habitat-Degrading Land Swap

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently outlined its proposed land deal with SpaceX that would divest hundreds of acres across two national wildlife refuges
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Salem, OR

Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Bill Investing in the Environment

Defenders of Wildlife is today celebrating a monumental legislative victory for wildlife and wild places in Oregon. Passed with bipartisan support, HB4134 directs revenue from

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Groups Challenge Decision to Ignore Risks to Wildlife, Environment in Gulf Oil Drilling Expansion

WASHINGTON— Conservation groups today filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., that challenges the Obama administration’s plans to increase offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Senator Lee tries to dismantle Endangered Species Act

Farm Bill amendment would gut federal protections for wildlife living within a state’s borders WASHINGTON (June 12, 2012) – Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an

Forest Service Agrees to Review of Key Sierra Species

SAN FRANCISCO– Conservation groups and the U.S. Forest Service have agreed to have an independent science panel evaluate the service’s selection of plant and animal

As hurricane season begins, new report demonstrates nature is best defense against natural disasters

US should preserve and rebuild floodplains, wetlands, forests to provide protection from floods, droughts and wildfires WASHINGTON (June 1, 2012)— Preserving and rebuilding natural defenses

Costly, unnecessary road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge wilderness threatens nation’s public lands and wildlife

ANCHORAGE – A broad coalition of local and national conservation groups delivered comments from more than 50,000 Alaskan residents and people around the country this
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