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Defenders-Sponsored Bill to Help Fund Sea Otter Conservation Heads to Governor for Signature
The California state legislature today voted to re-establish the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, providing residents with the opportunity to directly support this iconic animal.
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Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and livestock and harm caused by wildlife to human infrastructure.
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Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.
Press Releases
New Study Confirms Economic Bonus from Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Wilderness Conservation
WASHINGTON (10/31/2011) - A new study released today confirmed that outdoor recreation activities and the conservation of our natural resources provide a tremendous economic boost
Judge Upholds Best Science to Protect Endangered Salmon from Pesticide Peril
A big win for fish and human health SEATTLE, Wash. (10/31/2011) - Today, a federal judge upheld measures required to protect endangered salmon and steelhead
Wind-energy project proposed in California threatens thousands of birds
Conservation croups challenge project that puts California condor at risk BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (10/21/2011) - Conservation groups told the Kern County Board of Supervisors today that
Defenders of Wildlife welcomes Interior Department's new vision for national wildlife refuges
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar sets a course for conservation in new vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System WASHINGTON (10/20/2011) - Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders
Conservation groups move to stop sea turtle deaths from shrimp trawling
Fishing gear is primary threat to sea turtle survival WASHINGTON (10/13/2011) - Conservation groups today asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., to hold the
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