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Bald eagle at sunset
Washington, D.C.

Wave of Change in Midterm Results Brings Lifeline to Wildlife

A dramatic shift in the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in five gubernatorial elections sparks hope for America’s wildlife.
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Canada lynx family
Washington, D.C.

New Defenders Report Analyzes Strengths and Gaps in Section 4(d) Protections for Threatened Species

Defenders of Wildlife today released a report assessing how federal wildlife agencies have applied section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act over the past decade.
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Whooping cranes at Aransas NWR
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission

Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.

Press Releases

Defenders of Wildlife announces planned retirement of its president and names his successor

Executive vice president Jamie Rappaport Clark named as successor WASHINGTON (01/14/2011) - Defenders of Wildlife Board of Directors Chair Vic Sher announced today that Rodger

Oil Spill Commission final report outlines industry-wide safety lapses

Action on oil spill legislation needed in Congress Summary: The “Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling” today presented the results

Defenders of Wildlife statement on shooting that wounded AZ Congresswoman

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is a champion for the environment WASHINGTON (01/10/2011) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of

Defenders of Wildlife in a "pack" with Lionsgate

Limited edition Alpha and Omega wolf adoption kits available Summary: Defenders and Lionsgate partner to offer wolf-saving adoption kit Limited edition kit will include wolf

Paving paradise: Conservation groups react to decision on North Carolina bridge construction

Summary: The North Carolina Department of Transportation today made available to the public the Record of Decision (“ROD”) signed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
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