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Defenders Receives Advocacy Organization of the Year Award
Defenders of Wildlife joined its partners in the Safe Passage coalition today to accept the Advocacy Organization of the Year Award at the 2026 Sweethearts
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Defenders Raises Alarm Over Administration’s Proposal to Amend Rule Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales From Deadly Vessel Strikes
Defenders of Wildlife is devastated to learn that a three-year-old female North Atlantic right whale was found dead off Virginia on February 10, 2026. This
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Defenders Stands Against Rejection of Bison Grazing Lands
Defenders of Wildlife is joining conservation group American Prairie in protesting a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management to revoke a decision allowing bison
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Western Governors’ Association supports improved climate science
Summary: The Western Governors Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of improving the
Polar bear deserves protections of Endangered Species Act, says court
WASHINGTON (06/30/2011) - A federal judge today upheld the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision that the polar bear be listed as threatened under the Endangered
Rocky Mountain fishers denied federal protection
Despite serious threats, rare carnivore left to fend for itself BOZEMAN, Mont. (06/29/2011) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined today that fishers in
Oregon passes landmark livestock compensation and wolf coexistence bill
Innovative program will prioritize proactive efforts to reduce conflict Summary: The Oregon Senate gave unanimous approval for a bill today that will put into place
Senate Ag panel OKs spraying pesticides over water
Bill would allow pesticide users to dump toxic chemicals directly into waterways Washington, D.C. (06/21/2011) - The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee approved
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