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Washington, D.C.

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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Washington, D.C.

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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Washington, D.C.

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 selected as Members Project® candidate

American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (11/29/2010) - Defenders of Wildlife is proud to have been selected as a candidate

Conservation Groups Act to Protect Salmon from Pesticide Peril

EPA’s Eight Years of Failure Draws Legal Action Seattle, WA (11/29/2010) - Conservation and fishing groups today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in

Department of the Interior takes essential stand for the future of polar bears, designates critical habitat

Summary: The Department of the Interior today announced it will protect more than 187,000 square miles of onshore barrier islands, denning areas and offshore sea

Conservation groups seek responsible ORV management at Cape Hatteras

Preferred alternative plan falls short CHAPEL HILL, NC (11/16/2010) - After a record-breaking year for wildlife at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and visitor occupancy in

Conservationists intervene against frivolous anti-Mexican gray wolf lawsuit

Summary: Conservation groups are intervening against a lawsuit that seeks the trapping and shooting of endangered Mexican gray wolves, the third since reintroduction began in
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