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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
Administration fails to shield Arctic wildlife from the devastating impacts of climate change
Pacific walrus denied endangered species status Summary: The Obama administration yesterday announced it will not list the Pacific walrus under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Shell decision grants Arctic temporary reprieve
Additional protections needed for fragile Arctic waters Summary: Peter Voser, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, is reported today to have announced that the oil giant
Endangered Mexican gray wolf population grows for first time in four years
Defenders of Wildlife credits FWS leadership, end to excessive wolf removals TUCSON, Ariz. (02/02/2011) - The number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and
Rehberg sets the stage for nationwide wolf eradication
New legislation would allow elimination of gray wolves, puts all America’s wildlife at risk Washington, DC (01/27/2011) - Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg introduced two bills
Sen. Lieberman introduces bill to protect the Arctic Refuge from drilling
Conservation groups support the effort WASHINGTON (01/25/2011) - Continuing in his longtime role as a champion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Senator Joe Lieberman
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