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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Jake Li as New Vice President of Conservation Policy
Defenders of Wildlife is thrilled to announce Jake Li as its new Vice President of Conservation Policy. Jake is returning to Defenders, where he previously
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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
Press Releases
A Dark Day for Federal Conservation Funding
WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2013)- As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the FAIR Act, legislation to expand federal-state revenue
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse
New Studies Indicate Protected Areas Needed to Conserve Greater Sage-grouse Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2013) – A new report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Tragedy strikes Mexican gray wolves again: Recently released breeding female killed, no chance for pup survival
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 12, 2013) – Tragically, the killing continues. In the wake of a new proposed rule from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
President Obama Announces New Climate Plan
Strategy focuses on cutting carbon emissions and community climate resilience Washington, DC (June 25, 2013)--President Obama made a major announcement at Georgetown University today unveiling
House Defeats Anti-Environmental Farm Bill
Negative impacts on water, lands and wildlife draw bipartisan criticism The following is a statement from Tim Male, vice president of conservation policy at Defenders
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