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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
Sec. Salazar agrees to weak Wyoming wolf plan
DOI OKs shoot-on-sight wolf management policy across most of state BOISE, Idaho (07/07/2011) - U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar tentatively agreed today
House Interior Department appropriations bill blocks new endangered species listings
WASHINGTON (07/06/2011) - The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen on the bill to fund the Department of the Interior
Court Finds the National Marine Fisheries Service Must take action to protect sea turtles after gulf oil spill
Ruling requires government to reconsider impacts of bottom longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico Gainesville, Fla. (07/06/2011) - Conservation groups scored a victory in
Court Finds the National Marine Fisheries ServicemMust take action to protect sea turtles after gulf oil spill
Ruling requires government to reconsider impacts of bottom longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico Gainesville, Fla. (07/06/2011) - Conservation groups scored a victory in
Western Governors’ Association supports improved climate science
Summary: The Western Governors Association today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in support of improving the
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