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Trump Administration Calls on “God Squad” to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
The Trump administration today announced its intent to convene the Endangered Species Committee — colloquially known as the “God Squad”— on March 31, 2026, to consider an exemption under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for oil and gas-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils 2025 Conservation Report Card for 119th Congress
Defenders of Wildlife today released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session.
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Defenders of Wildlife Sues FWS Over Extensive FOIA Request Delays
Defenders of Wildlife today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, citing the agency’s extensive delay in fulfilling eight Freedom of Information Act requests related to land exchanges within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Press Releases
One year after delisting, Idaho leads race to bottom in wolf management
WASHINGTON (April 30, 2012) – On May 5, 2011, Congress used a budget rider to remove the Northern Rockies wolf from the list of endangered
Wildlife Coexistence Partnership supports more than 100 projects nationwide in 2011
Wildlife Coexistence Partnership supports more than 100 projects nationwide in 2011 Defenders of Wildlife helps ranchers, communities coexist with wildlife in nine states and Mexico
Conservation group opposes proposed bald and golden eagle “take” policy
Summary: The Interior Department has proposed extending a bald and golden eagle Incidental Take Permit – which allows developers such as wind-energy companies, to harm
Controversial wind project threatens endangered California condors, golden eagles
Conservation groups challenge North Sky River wind project SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 13, 2012) – A controversial wind-energy project threatening endangered California condors and golden eagles
Forest Service denies Deerfield Wind Project appeal
Statement from The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife HINESBURG, Vt. (April 6, 2012) – The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife issued the following
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