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First-of-its-Kind Study Sheds Light on Forest Thinning Impacts on Pinyon Jays
Though the pinyon jay population continues to decline at alarming rates, until now the threats facing it remained largely under-researched. Defenders of Wildlife, along with
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Trump Administration Calls on “God Squad” to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
The Trump administration today announced its intent to convene the Endangered Species Committee — colloquially known as the “God Squad”— on March 31, 2026, to consider an exemption under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for oil and gas-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
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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.
Press Releases
Idaho jeopardizes wolf recovery with aggressive proposal
State to allow trapping and no-quota wolf hunting BOISE, Idaho (07/08/2011) - Idaho Fish and Game released today its proposed guidelines and quota for hunting
Sec. Salazar agrees to weak Wyoming wolf plan
DOI OKs shoot-on-sight wolf management policy across most of state BOISE, Idaho (07/07/2011) - U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar tentatively agreed today
House Interior Department appropriations bill blocks new endangered species listings
WASHINGTON (07/06/2011) - The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen on the bill to fund the Department of the Interior
Court Finds the National Marine Fisheries Service Must take action to protect sea turtles after gulf oil spill
Ruling requires government to reconsider impacts of bottom longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico Gainesville, Fla. (07/06/2011) - Conservation groups scored a victory in
Court Finds the National Marine Fisheries ServicemMust take action to protect sea turtles after gulf oil spill
Ruling requires government to reconsider impacts of bottom longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico Gainesville, Fla. (07/06/2011) - Conservation groups scored a victory in
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