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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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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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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 says reforms to offshore drilling industry are a step in the right direction
WASHINGTON (09/30/2010) - The following is a statement from Richard Charter, senior policy advisor for marine programs at Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s announcement is a
Senate bill would short-circuit Endangered Species Act protection for wolves
New legislation could set back wolf recovery, undermine federal protections for wildlife Summary: Sens. Baucus and Tester (D-MT) introduce legislation to remove federal protections for
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service “Strategic Plan” provides model for government response to climate change
Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released its final “Strategic Plan for Responding to Accelerating Climate Change.” The Service’s “Strategic Plan” identifies the
For the first time, Senate formally recognizes National Wildlife Refuge Week
Resolution hails the economic and environmental benefits of wildlife refuges Summary: Defenders commends the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution, for the first time, recognizing
Animated film shines spotlight on wolves
Art imitates life with fictional tale of wolf reintroduction in central Idaho Summary: Defenders of Wildlife partners with Lionsgate® and Crest Animation to promote Alpha
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