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Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission
Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Black-Footed Ferrets Secure Critical Win, Following Public Outcry
A transmission line in Kansas will be modified to avoid impact on the endangered black-footed ferret, a significant win driven by individuals across the Plains.
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect West Coast Fishers
Defenders of Wildlife alongside the Center of Biological Diversity and others today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of their intent to sue over
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Senator Lee tries to dismantle Endangered Species Act
Farm Bill amendment would gut federal protections for wildlife living within a state’s borders WASHINGTON (June 12, 2012) – Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an
Forest Service Agrees to Review of Key Sierra Species
SAN FRANCISCO– Conservation groups and the U.S. Forest Service have agreed to have an independent science panel evaluate the service’s selection of plant and animal
As hurricane season begins, new report demonstrates nature is best defense against natural disasters
US should preserve and rebuild floodplains, wetlands, forests to provide protection from floods, droughts and wildfires WASHINGTON (June 1, 2012)— Preserving and rebuilding natural defenses
Costly, unnecessary road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge wilderness threatens nation’s public lands and wildlife
ANCHORAGE – A broad coalition of local and national conservation groups delivered comments from more than 50,000 Alaskan residents and people around the country this
CA lawmakers pass bill short circuiting environmental review of controversial Calico solar project
Summary: - The California State Legislature passed a highly controversial bill (AB 1073) today allowing a single massive solar-energy project to bypass mandatory environmental reviews
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