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House Set to Vote on Misleading Bill Blocking Regulation of Lead Ammunition on Federal Lands
The United States House of Representatives is expected this Wednesday to vote on H.R. 556 – Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025.
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First-of-its-Kind Study Sheds Light on Forest Thinning Impacts on Pinyon Jays
Though the pinyon jay population continues to decline at alarming rates, until now the threats facing it remained largely under-researched. Defenders of Wildlife, along with
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Trump Administration Calls on “God Squad” to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
The Trump administration today announced its intent to convene the Endangered Species Committee — colloquially known as the “God Squad”— on March 31, 2026, to consider an exemption under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for oil and gas-related activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Press Releases
Shell decision grants Arctic temporary reprieve
Additional protections needed for fragile Arctic waters Summary: Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, is reported today to have announced that the oil giant
Endangered Mexican gray wolf population grows for first time in four years
Defenders of Wildlife credits FWS leadership, end to excessive wolf removals TUCSON, Ariz. (02/02/2011) - The number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and
Rehberg sets the stage for nationwide wolf eradication
New legislation would allow elimination of gray wolves, puts all America’s wildlife at risk Washington, DC (01/27/2011) - Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg introduced two bills
Sen. Lieberman introduces bill to protect the Arctic Refuge from drilling
Conservation groups support the effort WASHINGTON (01/25/2011) - Continuing in his longtime role as a champion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Senator Joe Lieberman
Defenders of Wildlife announces planned retirement of its president and names his successor
Executive vice president Jamie Rappaport Clark named as successor WASHINGTON (01/14/2011) - Defenders of Wildlife Board of Directors Chair Vic Sher announced today that Rodger
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