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Revised Permitting Bill Fails to Address Threats to Endangered Species Act
Defenders of Wildlife opposes to BAAJA following revisions that leave the bill's most damaging provisions affecting the Endangered Species Act unchanged.
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Fish and Wildlife Review Misses the Mark, Historic Opportunity to Strengthen Refuge System
In response to the FWS review of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Defenders released its own report detailing a crisis downplayed by the FWS.
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Wave of Change in Midterm Results Brings Lifeline to Wildlife
A dramatic shift in the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in five gubernatorial elections sparks hope for America’s wildlife.
Press Releases
Defenders of Wildlife Testifies in Support of Protecting Marine Mammals
Defenders of Wildlife Senior Attorney Jane Davenport will testify at a hearing titled “Enhancing the Marine Mammal Protections Act” to be held by the Senate
Mexican Government Expands Endangered Vaquita Refuge Area
Today the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico took action to expand the refuge area for the vaquita in the Gulf of California
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Trump Administration Strips Migratory Bird Protections Right Before Deepwater Horizon Spill Disaster Anniversary
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, which killed 11 people and spilled more than 210 million gallons of oil in the
U.S. House of Representatives to Zinke: Enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act
U.S. House of Representatives to Zinke: Enforce Migratory Bird Treaty Act WASHINGTON (April 19, 2018) – Today, U.S. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) and 62 of
Trump Administration Pushes Forward on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Drilling
The Trump administration has announced a planning process to allow for oil exploration, leasing and related development activities on the coastal plain of the Arctic
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