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Sierra Weaver , VP of conservation law
WASHNGTON, DC

Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law

Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
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Close up of a wolverine with it's face in focus.
Washington, DC

Colorado Releases Wolverine Reintroduction Plan, Defenders Stands Ready to Support

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today released a landmark plan to reintroduce wolverines to the state’s high country regions, some of the best remaining habitat in
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right whale
Orlando, Fla.

Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales

Conservation groups today filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic

Press Releases

Conservationists intervene against frivolous anti-Mexican gray wolf lawsuit

Summary: Conservation groups are intervening against a lawsuit that seeks the trapping and shooting of endangered Mexican gray wolves, the third since reintroduction began in

List of candidates for endangered status grows again

Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) yesterday released its Candidate Notice of Review, the annual list of plants and animals being considered for

Groups applaud EPA action to reduce water pollution from power plants

Strong rules could keep millions of pounds of toxic metals out of waterways Washington, D.C. (11/09/2010) - In response to action by leading U.S. environmental

Largest-ever solar project approved in California

Conservation groups welcome more clean energy and urge Interior Department to improve project selection process SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (10/25/2010) - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced

BP responsible for harm to ecosystem and species in the Gulf

Groups sue for devastating impact on wildlife caused by oil disaster WASHINGTON (10/20/2010) - Summary: • Conservation groups today filed suit against oil giant BP
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
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Communications Director
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Communications Specialist
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Communications Specialist
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Communications Specialist
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