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USDA Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule, Reigniting Fight for Public Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its formal repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a rule that for 25 years has protected millions
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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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House Interior Appropriations Bill Loaded with Anti-Wildlife Riders
The House of Representatives passed a n Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2019 ( H.R. 6147 ) today that includes several extremely damaging
House Spending Bill Allots $5 Billion for Border Wall Construction and Security
Today the Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Subcommittee passed a spending bill for fiscal year 2019 that includes $5 billion for physical border barriers
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Senate Changes to Endangered Species Act Tries to Solve a Problem that Doesn’t Exist
The Senate Environment and Public Works committee, led by Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), held a hearing today on proposed changes that would drastically weaken our
House Republicans Attack Endangered Species Act (Again)
In what seems to be an annual summer tradition, House Republicans today announced yet another destructive package of anti-wildlife legislation that would severely undermine the
Defenders of Wildlife Remembers Conservation Champion Nathaniel Pryor Reed
Defenders of Wildlife mourns the passing of the Honorable Nathaniel Pryor Reed, a tireless champion of our lands, waters and wildlife. Mr. Reed was Vice
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