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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

100,000 tell Obama administration to redo Arctic drilling assessment

Citizens demand science-based decision making that protects Arctic marine environment WASHINGTON (11/30/2010) - More than 100,000 people asked the Obama administration to stick to its

Defenders selected as Members Project® candidate

American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (11/29/2010) - Defenders of Wildlife is proud to have been selected as a candidate

Conservation Groups Act to Protect Salmon from Pesticide Peril

EPA’s Eight Years of Failure Draws Legal Action Seattle, WA (11/29/2010) - Conservation and fishing groups today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in

Department of the Interior takes essential stand for the future of polar bears, designates critical habitat

Summary: The Department of the Interior today announced it will protect more than 187,000 square miles of onshore barrier islands, denning areas and offshore sea

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
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