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wolverine
Washington, D.C.

House Interior Bill Attacks Crucial Protections for Imperiled Wildlife and Public Lands

Defenders of Wildlife today slammed the House Appropriations Committee’s proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes numerous damaging policy riders intended to weaken the Endangered Species Act and undermine protections for individual species.
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gray wolf laying in snow looking at the camera
Denver, CO

Defenders Backs Colorado, Calls on Federal Government to Push Onward with Gray Wolf Reintroduction

Defenders of Wildlife sent a comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today in response to a public request for information, urging continued
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Mike Leahy
Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Announces Mike Leahy as New Vice President of Government Relations

Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Mike Leahy as its new Vice President of Government Relations.

Press Releases

Obama administration proposes new forest-planning rule

A statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife WASHINGTON (January 26, 2012) - The Obama administration today proposed a

National Park Service finally issues rules for responsible beach driving in Cape Hatteras

CHAPEL HILL, NC (January 20, 2012) - The National Park Service (NPS) today announced new rules to manage off-road vehicle traffic on beaches so nesting

New wildlife refuge established in Florida

Summary: Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar today announced the creation of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in an effort to preserve

Obama administration right to reject Keystone Pipeline permit

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2012) - The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “The Obama administration

Defenders of Wildlife mourns tragic loss of friend and colleague David Gaillard

Carnivore conservation expert killed in avalanche outside Yellowstone BOZEMAN, Mont. (January 3, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife mourns the passing of David Gaillard. Dave was
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