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North American beaver
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and livestock and harm caused by wildlife to human infrastructure.
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okee
South Korea

Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List

The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.
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Washington, D.C.

Groups to Sue Administration Over Protections Removal for Threatened Species

Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.

Press Releases

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

Montana agrees to let bison roam outside Yellowstone

New agreement designates additional winter range for bison, likely avoids annual slaughter Summary: Eight state, federal and tribal agencies agree to plan that allows Yellowstone

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

Congress and administration sell out wolves on budget bill

House and Senate abandon commitment to protecting wildlife Summary: Congress moves forward with provision to strip federal protections for wolves in Idaho, Montana and portions

House votes for big polluters over American health

Congress splits on EPA’s power to regulate dangerous greenhouse gases WASHINGTON (04/07/2011) - In a vote of 255-172, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved
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