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BLM Moves to Undercut Its Planning Framework and Most Important Conservation Tool
BLM announced a proposed rule to dramatically weaken the framework around land use planning and erode one of the agency's primary tools for conservation.
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Following Historic Elections, Environmental & Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Reject Lame-Duck Permitting Deal
Ahead of Monday’s scheduled cloture vote on the motion to proceed to debate Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653).
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Lawsuit Launched to Compel Critical Habitat for Florida, Antillean Manatees
Defenders of Wildlife and CBD notified the FWS on their intent to sue for failing to finalize critical habitat protections for Florida and Antillean manatees.
Press Releases
Senate bill would short-circuit Endangered Species Act protection for wolves
New legislation could set back wolf recovery, undermine federal protections for wildlife Summary: Sens. Baucus and Tester (D-MT) introduce legislation to remove federal protections for
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service “Strategic Plan” provides model for government response to climate change
Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released its final “Strategic Plan for Responding to Accelerating Climate Change.” The Service’s “Strategic Plan” identifies the
For the first time, Senate formally recognizes National Wildlife Refuge Week
Resolution hails the economic and environmental benefits of wildlife refuges Summary: Defenders commends the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution, for the first time, recognizing
Animated film shines spotlight on wolves
Art imitates life with fictional tale of wolf reintroduction in central Idaho Summary: Defenders of Wildlife partners with Lionsgate® and Crest Animation to promote Alpha
Defenders fulfills commitment on compensation
Idaho ranchers have more resources than ever before Summary: Defenders has invested more than $1.4 million since 1987 to compensate ranchers for livestock lost to
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