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Sea otter with head poking above the water
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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Saving the King of the Jungle

Wildlife Advocates Seek Protection for African Lions Washington (03/01/2011) - Today, a coalition of wildlife groups—International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society of the

1994 all over again

House passes Continuing Resolution that includes most sweeping cuts and policy changes to environmental protections since Gingrich era proposals WASHINGTON (02/19/2011) - The following is

Montana issues policy of aggressive wolf elimination, lax enforcement

Montana policy retreats from wolf conservation Summary: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced yesterday that ranchers in the state will be allowed to kill wolves without

Sharks need some California love this Valentine’s Day

New state bill would close California to shark fin trade Summary: Legislation introduced today would ensure that California ceases to be both a major supplier

Clean air and water, environmental protections on GOP chopping block

WASHINGTON (02/12/2011) - WASHINGTON (February 12, 2011) – The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen in response to the release
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