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Trump Administration Guts Public Comments for Federal Projects
The Trump administration has gutted the National Environmental Policy Act by restricting the public’s ability to participate in government decision-making and understand how our tax dollars are being spent.
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Senate Budget Reconciliation Strikes Heart of American Wildlife, Wild Places
Defenders of Wildlife hammered the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill for striking at the heart of America’s wildlife and wild places.
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Defenders and Partners Urge Oregon State Action on Wildlife Conservation Bill as Two Senators Block Bipartisan Effort
A landmark bill to fund wildlife conservation in Oregon is being held up in the State Senate, despite passing the House with strong bipartisan support and clearing Senate Rules.
Press Releases
Feds ignore risks and green light Shell drilling in Arctic Ocean
Agency continues to rubber-stamp dangerous offshore drilling; Scientists agree more data needed to understand the effects of oil development ANCHORAGE, Alaska (08/04/2011) - The U.S
DOI releases details of Wyoming shoot-on-sight wolf plan
Wolves to be targeted as unwanted predators for most of the year CHEYENNE, Wyo. (08/03/2011) - The U.S. Department of the Interior released more details
Idaho commission approves 2011 wolf hunting and trapping seasons
Hunting and trapping to commence this fall SALMON, Idaho (07/28/2011) - The Idaho Fish & Game Commission approved today a proposal allowing hunting throughout the
Wildlife-protection amendment passes with strong bipartisan support
House strikes “extinction rider” from Interior appropriations bill WASHINGTON (07/27/2011) - The U.S. House of Representatives approved (224-202) an amendment today to the Interior appropriations
Frog Leg Trade Decimates Species and Causes Ecological Chaos
New report highlights dangers of international frog leg trade WASHINGTON (07/26/2011) - International wildlife conservation groups Pro Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Welfare
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