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BLM Moves to Undercut Its Planning Framework and Most Important Conservation Tool
BLM announced a proposed rule to dramatically weaken the framework around land use planning and erode one of the agency's primary tools for conservation.
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Following Historic Elections, Environmental & Conservation Groups Urge Senate to Reject Lame-Duck Permitting Deal
Ahead of Monday’s scheduled cloture vote on the motion to proceed to debate Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653).
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Lawsuit Launched to Compel Critical Habitat for Florida, Antillean Manatees
Defenders of Wildlife and CBD notified the FWS on their intent to sue for failing to finalize critical habitat protections for Florida and Antillean manatees.
Press Releases
Secretary Zinke’s Recommendations on Bears Ears a Monumental Mistake
WASHINGTON (June 12, 2017) – Today, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke submitted a preliminary report on Bears Ears National Monument to President Trump. Secretary
Defenders comments on Bears Ears National Monument review decision
Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, wrote a memorandum to President Trump on the review of Bears Ears National Monument. Click below to read Defenders
Mexico Takes New Initiative to Protect the Vaquita, World’s Most Endangered Porpoise
WASHINGTON (June 8, 2017) – The Mexican government has announced new efforts to save the critically endangered vaquita from extinction, following a widespread advocacy campaign
Secretary Zinke Orders Review of Greater Sage-Grouse Plans
WASHINGTON (June 8, 2017) – Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued Secretarial Order 3353 today establishing a federal panel to review both federal and
California Shows Support for National Monuments: Legislation Passed, Rally Held
SACRAMENTO (June 8, 2017) – In response to the Trump administration’s executive order to review 27 national monuments across the country, California legislators today passed
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