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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.
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Trump Administration Turns its Back on Wildlife – Again

The National Park Service today proposed a regulation that would abdicate the agency from its responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska’s national preserves and to

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Groups urge budget cutters to protect agricultural conservation

Protecting water, soil and wildlife provides great public benefit WASHINGTON (09/27/2011) - A national coalition of 56 policy and advocacy organizations is urging Congress to

Across the country, governors move to make roads safer for people and wildlife

Watch Out for Wildlife Week proclamation first step to ending costly collisions Summary: Each year, up to two million wildlife-vehicle collisions cause over 200 human

Yellowstone bison may find new tribal homes

Relocation plan could help Montana tribes restore conservation herds Summary: - HELENA, Mont. (09/15/2011) - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) released today a draft

Congress launches broad assault on endangered species

In-depth report shows that America’s conservation legacy for sale to highest bidder Summary: Defenders releases comprehensive report of legislative attacks on America’s imperiled wildlife, highlighting

Controversial solar power plant challenged by conservation groups

Conservation groups urge Interior Department to move the Calico Solar Project to less sensitive lands Washington (08/25/2011) - A coalition of conservation groups made a
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