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Colorado Senator Attempts to Block Wolf Reintroduction in Special Session
Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts introduced legislation today in an attempt to halt the state’s historic gray wolf reintroduction program, which has already seen remarkable
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Oregon Approves Conservation Plans for Orcas
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to approve three Endangered Species Management Plans for Southern Resident Orcas, completing the listing process initiated by
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New Red Wolf Pups Spark Celebration
The Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina has confirmed the birth of four wild litters of Red Wolf pups on the Albemarle Peninsula, home
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Senate Settles on Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling, End Shutdown
October 16, 2013(Washington, D.C.)–– The United States Senate has settled on an agreement that funds the government until January 15 th, 2014 and increases the
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Historic Legislation Requiring the Use of Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition
Law championed by Defenders of Wildlife, Audubon California and the Humane Society of the United States will help eradicate major source of lead in the
Fed’s decision to let states reopen parks isn’t a solution
The Obama administration has announced that it will allow states to open national parks that have been closed due to the shutdown. Utah, South Dakota
Government Shutdown Puts Vital Conservation Work on Hold
Washington, DC (October 1, 2013)-The government shutdown brings to a screeching halt many vital programs and activities of federal natural resource agencies, such as the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces proposal to grant red knot birds threatened status
Washington, DC (September 27, 2013)— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today its proposal to list red knots, small migratory shorebirds, as threatened under
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