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Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Stefan Ekernas as New Vice President of Species Conservation & Coexistence
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Stephan Ekernas as its new Vice President of Species Conservation and Coexistence, where he will oversee Defenders’ field conservation programs.
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Trump Administration Opens Door to Bear Baiting, Den Hunting in Alaska Preserves
The National Park Service finalized a regulation that abdicates the agency's responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska's national preserves, deferring instead to state regulations. Defenders of Wildlife condemns the rule, which mirrors a 2020 regulation promulgated by the first Trump administration that was later withdrawn and replaced in 2024.
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BLM Prepares Illegal Move to Open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to Oil & Gas, a Dangerous Precedent for Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is calling on BLM to withdrawal an unprecedented proposal to open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Utah to new oil and gas leasing.
Press Releases
Calif. Assembly Committee Passes Non-lead Ammo Bill
California Assembly Committee Passes Bill Requiring Non-Lead Ammo for all Hunting Measure Seeks to Reduce Lead Poisoning of Wildlife and Humans Sacramento, CA (April 16
Sally Jewell Confirmed as Next Secretary of the Interior
Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2013) — Secretary of the Interior Nominee Sally Jewell has been successfully confirmed this evening by an 87-11 Senate vote. Below
President’s Budget Works for Wildlife
Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2013) —Today the Obama administration released its 2014 budget plan, which provides vital funding for Department of the Interior wildlife conservation
Defenders of Wildlife Announces Rescue Plan for Mexican Gray Wolves
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2013) – On the eve of the 15 th anniversary of the reintroduction of Mexican gray wolves to the American southwest
A New Strategy for Wildlife in a Warming World
Washington, D.C. (March 26, 2013) —Today the Obama administration released the National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy, a plan for restoring wildlife habitat
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