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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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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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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
One month after beginning of Gulf oil spill, groups call on President Obama to ban new offshore drilling
(05/20/2010) - WASHINGTON (May 20, 2010) – Today, 14 major environmental groups joined together on a letter asking President Obama to ban offshore drilling in
Conservation groups call Arizona program an example the nation should follow
Congressional leaders signal support for renewable energy policy friendly to wildlife, habitat Conservation groups call Arizona program an example the nation should follow (05/20/2010) -
Minerals Management Service's complicity in Gulf oil disaster challenged in court
Environmental review and safeguards required, says conservation groups’ filing ATLANTA (05/17/2010) - Defenders of Wildlife and the Southern Environmental Law Center today filed suit challenging
Despite court’s decision, groups vow to continue to fight Shell’s Arctic drilling
(05/13/2010) - Below is a statement from the above-listed groups: “We are very disappointed in today’s ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. However
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Conservation groups' comments on off-road vehicle management plan
National Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Southern Environmental Law Center yesterday submitted comments regarding the National Park Service's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Off-road Vehicle Management Plan.
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