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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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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils Seven-Story Message in Washington, D.C. Ahead of America 250
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters.
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Mexican Gray Wolf Program Cuts Worsen as Arizona Puts Up New Barriers
The Arizona legislature yesterday passed a bill that would cut all resources to and end the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies into the state
Press Releases
Conservation groups seek responsible ORV management at Cape Hatteras
Preferred alternative plan falls short CHAPEL HILL, NC (11/16/2010) - After a record-breaking year for wildlife at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and visitor occupancy in
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
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