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Defenders Hails Bill Promising Tools to Protect Whales
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Whale CHARTS (Conservation Habitat Analysis, Research, and Technical Strategies) Act that proposes new tools to
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Colorado Announces No Wolf Release This Winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced today that it will not be translocating additional gray wolves this winter season, and will instead begin to plan for
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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
Press Releases
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
Interior Department moves toward a smart solar energy program
Interior Secretary Salazar focuses additional study on proposed solar energy zones WASHINGTON (07/14/2011) - The Bureau of Land Management will further evaluate the potential impacts
Endangered species, clean water protections on appropriations chopping block
House committee advances dozens of anti-environmental riders and deep funding cuts WASHINGTON (07/12/2011) - The House Appropriations Committee advanced legislation today containing dozens of anti-environmental
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