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Defenders Strongly Condemns House Budget Reconciliation Bill as Disastrous for Wildlife, Imperiled Species
Defenders of Wildlife today strongly condemns the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House as disastrous for American wildlife and imperiled species.
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Bison Receive Dual Listing, Bolstering Protections
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill today designating bison in Colorado as wildlife in addition to livestock, opening the species up to management by Colorado
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House Subcommittee Considers Bills to Reverse Course on Offshore Protections
The House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources is taking up legislation today that would prioritize oil and gas production over
Press Releases
Gov. Jindal's attacks out of line, Defenders of Wildlife says
Louisiana should abide by the dredge permits' restrictions Summary: Construction halted on sand berms off Breton National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana Berms, meant to safeguard
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards $3.1 million to facilitate "wildlife-friendly" renewable energy development in the United States
Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council and The Wilderness Society team up to promote responsible renewable energy development while protecting wildlife and ecosystems NEW
Federal court lifts moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Exposes Gulf to repeat oil spill disasters Summary: A federal district court of Louisiana decided today to lift the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed
“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste
Press conference to be held today on Capitol Hill Summary: Today, several Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a press conference to
MMS deepwater lease sales to BP and other companies continue lax oversight, say groups
Leases financially obligate U.S. government, creating incentive to allow drilling ATLANTA (06/11/2010) - The Minerals Management Service (MMS) continues to approve new leases after the
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