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Canada lynx family
Washington, D.C.

New Defenders Report Analyzes Strengths and Gaps in Section 4(d) Protections for Threatened Species

Defenders of Wildlife today released a report assessing how federal wildlife agencies have applied section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act over the past decade.
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Whooping cranes at Aransas NWR
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission

Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Black-footed ferret sticking head out of burrow looking towards camera
Topeka, Kansas

Black-Footed Ferrets Secure Critical Win, Following Public Outcry

A transmission line in Kansas will be modified to avoid impact on the endangered black-footed ferret, a significant win driven by individuals across the Plains.

Press Releases

Are latest land-use plans for the birds?

Bureau of Land Management releases draft plans in National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy WASHINGTON (November 1, 2013) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has

Secretary Jewell Highlights Importance of Renewable Energy on Public Land

WASHINGTON (October 31, 2013) – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell spoke today at the National Press Club about conserving and protecting our national treasures

Defenders of Wildlife Hails Nomination of Rhea Suh as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2013) — President Obama today signaled his intent to nominate Rhea Suh as assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List and Designate Critical Habitat for Threatened Sage-grouse in the Mono Basin

Listing proposal gives hope for protecting this unique population of “prairie dancers” WASHINGTON (October 25, 2013) – The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to

Senate Settles on Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling, End Shutdown

October 16, 2013(Washington, D.C.)–– The United States Senate has settled on an agreement that funds the government until January 15 th, 2014 and increases the
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