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Wave of Change in Midterm Results Brings Lifeline to Wildlife
A dramatic shift in the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in five gubernatorial elections sparks hope for America’s wildlife.
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New Defenders Report Analyzes Strengths and Gaps in Section 4(d) Protections for Threatened Species
Defenders of Wildlife today released a report assessing how federal wildlife agencies have applied section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act over the past decade.
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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.
Press Releases
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
Defenders of Wildlife announces new president
Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director, Jamie Rappaport Clark, takes the helm as president and CEO WASHINGTON (10/06/2011) - Jamie Rappaport Clark takes the
DOI endorses bad Wyoming wolf plan
USFWS pursues premature delisting based on inadequate state management plan Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a proposed rule today to remove federal
Arctic Shell game: No spill plan, no problem – feds say just drill
Broad coalition challenges federal approval of Shell Oil’s plan to drill in the Beaufort Sea ANCHORAGE, Alaska (09/29/2011) - A coalition of Alaska Native and
Groups urge budget cutters to protect agricultural conservation
Protecting water, soil and wildlife provides great public benefit WASHINGTON (09/27/2011) - A national coalition of 56 policy and advocacy organizations is urging Congress to
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