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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condemns the rule, which mirrors a 2020 regulation promulgated by the first Trump administration that was later withdrawn and replaced in 2024.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
Bureau of Land Management Solar Plan Guides Energy Development to Lower Conflict Areas, Challenges Remain
Washington, DC. (October 12, 2013) — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today released the government’s final policy directing solar energy development on public lands. The Record
California wolves one step closer to endangered
State wildlife commission moves forward with listing petition SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 3, 2012) – The California Fish and Game Commission voted in favor today of
Conservation groups challenge kill-at-will policy for Wyoming wolves
Federal delisting undermines successful recovery of iconic endangered species Bozeman, Mont. - Conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, today served notice that they will file a
Feds strip protection for Wyoming wolves, approve widespread wolf-killing
WASHINGTON (August 31, 2012) – Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it is publishing its final delisting rule to strip federal protections
Lawsuit Filed to Restore Protections to Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy Owl
TUCSON, Ariz.—The Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife filed a lawsuit today against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the agency’s denial
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