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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

Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change

More than 150 scientists, including Thomas Lovejoy, Carl Safina, Barry Noon and Stuart Pimm say our natural resources can’t wait WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - Summary: Climate

Coalition steps up call for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming

Groups file lawsuit to halt sale of massive West Antelope II coal leases WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - A coalition of conservation groups today filed suit against

Obama administration holds threats to America’s coasts at bay, issues new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium

WASHINGTON (07/12/2010) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s action by the administration makes

Idaho pulling out all the stops to kill wolves

State expands wolf killing to include trapping with electronic calls Summary: Idaho wildlife officials just announced they will allow trapping and the use of electronic

Two Mexican gray wolves found dead

Defenders of Wildlife offers up to $10K for information on wolf killings Summary: Between 1998 and June 2009, 31 Mexican gray wolves were illegally killed
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