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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

New Mexico State Game Commission Votes to Support Draft Wolf Plan

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Aug. 24, 2017) – During its meeting today, the New Mexico State Game Commission voted to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s

Defenders of Wildlife National Monuments Resources

Rep. Rob Bishop's Bill to Reform the Antiquities Act (H.R. 3990) NATIONAL MONUMENTS LEAKED MEMO CHEAT SHEET Supporting Information Imperiled Wildlife Living in National Monuments

Wildlife management in Alaska: Predators role in a healthy ecosystem

Bob Dreher, our senior vice president of conservation programs, spoke on BBC World News about federal land and wildlife management in Alaska. Click below to

Trump’s Executive Order on Infrastructure Puts Communities and Wildlife at Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (August 15, 2017) – Today, President Trump announced an Executive Order on infrastructure that is expected

Public Comment Period for Marine Protected Areas Ends

WASHINGTON (August 15, 2017) ­– The public comment period for a Department of Commerce review of 11 marine national monuments and national marine sanctuaries closes
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