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Washington, D.C.

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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Washington, D.C.

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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Washington, D.C.

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

Governor Inslee Opposes H.R. 3144

Today, Governor Jay Inslee issued a statement opposing H.R. 3144. If enacted, th is federal legislation would prevent anyone from studying any action to reduce

Zinke Report Threatens Further Attacks on National Monuments

Zinke Report Threatens Further Attacks on National Monuments WASHINGTON ­– A day after President Trump announced devastating cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national

President Trump Launches Attack on Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON – President Trump just signed two proclamations massively reducing the size of two national monuments in

Senate Votes for Arctic Refuge Drilling in Tax Reform Bill

WASHINGTON ­– The United States Senate passed its version of the federal tax reform reconciliation bill by a vote of 51 to 49 early this

Plan for Mexican Gray Wolves Puts the “Lobo” on Path to Extinction

Today the Trump administration released its long-overdue recovery plan for Mexican gray wolves, one of the most endangered mammal species in North America with an
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