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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

Environmental Champion Representative John Dingell Retires After Six Decades of Conservation Leadership in Congress

Environmental Champion Representative John Dingell Retires After Six Decades of Conservation Leadership in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of

Feds seek input on managing private oil and gas drilling in national wildlife refuges

Fish and Wildlife Service to take comments on oil and gas development within the National Wildlife Refuge System WASHINGTON (February 24, 2014) – The U.S

Reward Offered in Killing of Three California Sea Otters Found at Asilomar Beach, California

$21,000 posted for information about the crime Summary: Three threatened southern sea otters were shot to death and found at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove

Slaughter of Hundreds of Wild Bison Started This Week Just Outside Yellowstone: Over 45,000 Concerned Citizens Urge Governor Bullock to Stop These Senseless Deaths

Slaughter of Hundreds of Wild Bison Started This Week Just Outside Yellowstone: Over 45,000 Concerned Citizens Urge Governor Bullock to Stop These Senseless Deaths FOR

Idaho Intent on Killing Wolves in the Wilderness: New plan aims to reduce population by 60% to please elk hunters

NEWS RELEASE: February 12, 2014 Contact: Tim Preso, Earthjustice, (406) 586-9699 Suzanne Stone, Defenders of Wildlife, (208) 861-4655 George Nickas, Wilderness Watch, (406) 542-2048 Ken
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