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Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge at sunset
Washington, D.C.

Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that permits to build in wetlands should stay in the hands of
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Willet
Washington, D.C.

Sec. of Defense Invokes False “National Security” Rationale to Eviscerate Endangered Species Act Protections for Wildlife in the Gulf

In a litigation filing yesterday in federal district court, the Trump administration publicly admitted for the first time that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum scheduled a snap meeting of the Endangered Species Committee (the “God Squad”) for March 31 at the request of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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SG
Great Falls, MT

Lawsuit Filed Over Trump Administration Abandonment of Sage-Grouse Protections

Montana Wildlife Federation, Defenders of Wildlife, and The Wilderness Society today sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management over its abandonment of critical protections for

Press Releases

California Congressman proposes expiration date for protecting rare species

Rep. Baca blames ESA for economic woes WASHINGTON (03/16/2011) - Rep. Joe Baca of San Bernardino County, Calif., introduced a bill (H.R. 1042) on March

Wolf numbers stabilize, fewer livestock lost in Northern Rockies

Latest report defies hysteria over wolf recovery Bozeman, Mont. (03/11/2011) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery 2010 Interagency

Unimak wildlife to be managed by scientific understanding of caribou decline

Killing wolves would sacrifice long-term understanding and solutions for short-term gain Summary: The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has decided to take no action in

Federal judge reinstates Roadless Rule protections for Tongass National Forest in SE Alaska

Great news for emerging economy based on wildland restoration, fishing, and tourism ANCHORAGE, Alaska (03/07/2011) - A diverse coalition of Alaska Native, tourism industry, and

Green coalition issues blueprint for wise environmental investment

Congress’ fiscal fight should not slash public health, economic growth WASHINGTON (03/07/2011) - As congressional debate keeps the federal government funded for two weeks at
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