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Washington, DC

Defenders of Wildlife Urges Public Opposition to NOAA’s Planned Review That Could Weaken California’s Authority to Protect its Coastline

NOAA will review California's Coastal Management Program following a directive from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Defenders of Wildlife urges public participation in upcoming public meetings to protect California's coast, wildlife, and state authority.
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Grand Teton NP
WASHINGTON, D.C.

America the Beautiful Act Would Reauthorize Nearly $2 billion for National Parks and Public Lands

Defenders of Wildlife supports passage of the America the Beautiful Act, sponsored by Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR).
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Washington, DC

BLM Oil and Gas Rule Rescission Threatens Wildlife Habitat — and American Pocketbooks

Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2024 BLM Oil and Gas rule which will significantly roll back bonding requirements for oil and gas companies and reduce public comment periods for drilling applications.

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Rep. Pearce leads anti-conservation rally with oil and gas industry

Congressman pursues measure to eliminate endangered species protections to boost corporate profits Summary: Rep. Steve Pearce is leading a rally today in Roswell, New Mexico

Gov. Otter approves ‘emergency’ amid wolf hysteria

Idaho discards science, panders to anti-wolf extremists in new chapter of wolf management BOISE, Idaho (04/20/2011) - Idaho Gov. “Butch” Otter approved legislation (House Bill

In gross oversight, President Obama fails to acknowledge the devastating losses of wildlife resulting from BP’s Gulf oil disaster

WASHINGTON (04/20/2011) - In President Obama’s acknowledgment today of the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil disaster, he failed to mention

One year later, lack of Congressional response is a tragedy in itself

Summary: One year ago, an explosion aboard the BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig claimed the lives of 11 workers and initiated the worst oil disaster

Wolf becomes sacrificial lamb in budget bill

Wolf provision sets dangerous precedent for skirting wildlife protections WASHINGTON, D.C. (04/14/2011) - Congress gave final approval for a budget deal today that includes a
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