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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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Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science
Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.
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In a Gift to Industry, The Trump Administration Eliminates Protections for Threatened Species and Essential Habitat
In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today finalized rollbacks of two regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act that will hamstring the protection and recovery of endangered and threatened species.
Press Releases
Coalition steps up call for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming
Groups file lawsuit to halt sale of massive West Antelope II coal leases WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - A coalition of conservation groups today filed suit against
Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change
More than 150 scientists, including Thomas Lovejoy, Carl Safina, Barry Noon and Stuart Pimm say our natural resources can’t wait WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - Summary: Climate
Obama administration holds threats to America’s coasts at bay, issues new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium
WASHINGTON (07/12/2010) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s action by the administration makes
Idaho pulling out all the stops to kill wolves
State expands wolf killing to include trapping with electronic calls Summary: Idaho wildlife officials just announced they will allow trapping and the use of electronic
Two Mexican gray wolves found dead
Defenders of Wildlife offers up to $10K for information on wolf killings Summary: Between 1998 and June 2009, 31 Mexican gray wolves were illegally killed
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