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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 Hails Nomination of Rhea Suh as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2013) — President Obama today signaled his intent to nominate Rhea Suh as assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List and Designate Critical Habitat for Threatened Sage-grouse in the Mono Basin
Listing proposal gives hope for protecting this unique population of “prairie dancers” WASHINGTON (October 25, 2013) – The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to
Senate Settles on Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling, End Shutdown
October 16, 2013(Washington, D.C.)–– The United States Senate has settled on an agreement that funds the government until January 15 th, 2014 and increases the
California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Historic Legislation Requiring the Use of Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition
Law championed by Defenders of Wildlife, Audubon California and the Humane Society of the United States will help eradicate major source of lead in the
Fed’s decision to let states reopen parks isn’t a solution
The Obama administration has announced that it will allow states to open national parks that have been closed due to the shutdown. Utah, South Dakota
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