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Enough is Enough: Senate Blocks Yet Another Attempt to Prioritize Drilling in the Arctic
The Senate today blocked an attempt to pass S. 5438, introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK). The bill would have ratified and approved all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, among other purposes.
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Senate Permitting Deal Threatens Bedrock Endangered Species Protections
Defenders of Wildlife today strongly condemned Endangered Species Act provisions reportedly included in a Senate permitting package, warning they would weaken critical protections for imperiled wildlife.
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Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark Legislation Creating California Wildlife Coexistence Program
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed into law Senate Bill 1135, establishing the California Wildlife Coexistence Program within the Department of Fish and Wildlife to better
Press Releases
Protection sought once again for cactus ferruginous pygmy owl and its Sonoran Desert home
Conservation groups file formal notice of intent to sue for the pint-sized pygmy owl TUCSON, Ariz. (March 22, 2012) - The Center for Biological Diversity
Wild bison from Yellowstone stampede into Fort Peck
Tribes, Gov. Schweitzer, conservation leaders to attend celebration POPLAR, Mont. (March 21, 2012) - Tribal officials, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, and wildlife conservation leaders will
Defenders expands grizzly bear fencing incentive program
Group offers up to $500 to protect chicken coops, beehives, dumpsters MISSOULA, Mont. (March 19, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife launched an expanded grizzly bear
Expansion of protections first step toward manatee recovery
Kings Bay refuge will help meet cold-weather needs for marine mammals Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the establishment of a manatee
Conservation groups defend Cape Hatteras National Seashore
New National Park Service rule protects visitors & wildlife, allows responsible beach driving CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (March 13, 2012) - The U.S. District Court for
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