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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
Poll Shows Residents of NM and AZ Overwhelmingly Support Restoration of Mexican Gray Wolves in the Wild
New genes, new populations, new recovery plan crucial to Mexican gray wolf survival TUCSON (September 4, 2013) – Vast majorities in both Arizona and New
FWS ignores wolf supporters in Colorado, Pacific Northwest
No public hearings on wolf delisting proposal in areas with prime habitat WASHINGTON (Sept. 4, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced
Izembek will be integral stop on Sec. Jewell’s visit to Alaska
Trip precedes final announcement on proposed “road to ruin” through the refuge WASHINGTON (August 29, 2013) – Sally Jewell makes her first trip to Alaska
Yellowstone bison arrive at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Return of iconic animal a boon for wildlife conservation and tribal culture FORT BELKNAP, Mont. (Aug. 23, 2013) – Thirty-four genetically pure, disease-free Yellowstone bison
Glaring mismanagement found in administration of Texas imperiled species Conservation Plan by the state’s Comptroller
HOUSTON (August 19, 2013) – Adding to a string of recent state and federal governmental transparency issues, the Texas Comptroller’s Office finds itself at the
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