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Defenders’ Laura Nunes Named to Prestigious ESIIL Working Group
Defenders of Wildlife scientist Laura Nunes has been selected to join the Environmental Data Science Innovation & Impact Lab’s third cohort of working groups.
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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
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House Leadership Pulls Historic Vote Following Intense Public Pressure
The GOP Leadership in the House of Representatives today pulled its scheduled vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act of 2025 — more aptly called the Extinction Act.
Press Releases
Off road vehicle kills nesting sea turtle on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (06/25/2010) - After a rare female loggerhead sea turtle was dragged and killed by an off-road vehicle while attempting to nest at
Gov. Jindal's attacks out of line, Defenders of Wildlife says
Louisiana should abide by the dredge permits' restrictions Summary: Construction halted on sand berms off Breton National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana Berms, meant to safeguard
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards $3.1 million to facilitate "wildlife-friendly" renewable energy development in the United States
Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council and The Wilderness Society team up to promote responsible renewable energy development while protecting wildlife and ecosystems NEW
Federal court lifts moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
Exposes Gulf to repeat oil spill disasters Summary: A federal district court of Louisiana decided today to lift the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed
“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste
Press conference to be held today on Capitol Hill Summary: Today, several Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a press conference to
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