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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly’s Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
North Carolina's $10.2M recurring investment for wildlife crossings is a historic win, protecting both motorists and vulnerable species like black bears and red wolves. The victory is part of a years-long effort from the Safe Passage Coalition.
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Defenders of Wildlife Urges Public Opposition to NOAA’s Planned Review That Could Weaken California’s Authority to Protect its Coastline
NOAA will review California's Coastal Management Program following a directive from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Defenders of Wildlife urges public participation in upcoming public meetings to protect California's coast, wildlife, and state authority.
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America the Beautiful Act Would Reauthorize Nearly $2 billion for National Parks and Public Lands
Defenders of Wildlife supports passage of the America the Beautiful Act, sponsored by Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR).
Press Releases
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
CA lawmakers pass bill short circuiting environmental review of controversial Calico solar project
Summary: - The California State Legislature passed a highly controversial bill (AB 1073) today allowing a single massive solar-energy project to bypass mandatory environmental reviews
Settlement Will Help Prevent Sea Turtles From Drowning in Fishing Nets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla .(May 8, 2012) — The National Marine Fisheries Service today proposed new protections for sea turtles that would require escape hatches in
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