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USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session
Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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Defenders fulfills commitment on compensation
Idaho ranchers have more resources than ever before Summary: Defenders has invested more than $1.4 million since 1987 to compensate ranchers for livestock lost to
Coalition expands call for solutions to climate change in Powder River Basin
Groups seek to prevent coal pollution from harming air quality and climate by halting sale of massive coal leases CHEYENNE, Wyo. (08/31/2010) - On August
Florida leaders highlight opportunities presented by America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Widespread support for land and river protection and blueways ORLANDO, Fla. (08/25/2010) - The Obama administration’s “America’s Great Outdoors” initiative comes to Orlando on August
Nesting birds and sea turtles break records at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (08/25/2010) - With the breeding season still underway, 2010 is already a record-breaking year for rare sea turtles and waterbirds that nest
Environmental groups call for expansion of Panther Refuge
Landowners make thousands of acres available Naples, Fla. (08/23/2010) - When the U.S. Department of the Interior comes to Orlando this Thursday as part of
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