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Rooted in Resilience: Sea Otter Awareness Week Returns for its 24th Year
Sea Otter Awareness Week is sponsored and organized by Defenders of Wildlife, Sea Otter Savvy, California State Parks, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Elakha Alliance and The Marine Mammal Center. Learn more about sea otters during Sea Otter Awareness Week at upcoming in-person and virtual events in California and Oregon.
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On “Day Zero” for American Wildlife, Groups Across U.S. Denounce the Trump Administration's Attack on Endangered Species’ Habitat
Today, the Trump administration’s unprecedented move to strip imperiled species of protections for the places where they live went into effect.
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State of Montana Moves to Drop Yellowstone Bison Suit Ahead of NPS Analysis
The state of Montana today moved to dismiss its lawsuit over Yellowstone National Park’s science-based bison management plan.
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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