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gray wolf
Denver, CO

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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Miles Ritter
Salem, OR

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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Red Wolf pups cuddle together in a den
Raleigh, N.C.

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

Press Releases

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) -

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

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

Kerry-Lieberman bill a welcome step forward in addressing climate change

Defenders of Wildlife expresses concerns about offshore oil provisions (05/12/2010) - Summary: The need to advance comprehensive climate & energy legislation is more urgent than
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