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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
Threatened California sea otter shot dead
Defenders of Wildlife posts a $2,500 reward for information on the crime Summary: A threatened southern sea otter was shot to death in the Morro
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
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