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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
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House Leadership Pulls Historic Vote Following Intense Public Pressure
The GOP Leadership in the House of Representatives today pulled its scheduled vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act of 2025 — more aptly called the Extinction Act.
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House to Vote on Gutting Bedrock Endangered Species Act
As the nation celebrates Earth Day this week, the House of Representatives will cast an historic vote on a bill to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, which was enacted more than 50 years ago to protect America’s wildlife from extinction.
Press Releases
Bureau of Land Management Approves First Projects within Nevada Solar Energy Zone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 Contact: Courtney Sexton, csexton@defenders.org, 202-772-0253 Bureau of Land Management Approves First Projects within Nevada Solar Energy Zone Solar Energy
Confirmed: Gray Wolf Shot and Killed in Kremmling, Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2015 Contact: Haley Mckey, hmckey@defenders.org, (202)-772-0247 Confirmed: Gray Wolf Shot and Killed in Kremmling, Colorado DENVER, Colo. – Wildlife biologists
Feds Release Proposed Final Sage-grouse Plans - Will they be enough to save the bird?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2015 Contact: Courtney Sexton; csexton@defenders.org, 202-772-0253 Feds Release Proposed Final Sage-grouse Plans Will they be enough to save the bird
Obama Administration Acts to Protect America’s Clean Water
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2015 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Obama Administration Acts to Protect America’s Clean Water WASHINGTON – Defenders of Wildlife
House Passes Anti-Endangered Species Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2015 Contact: Courtney Sexton, csexton@defenders.org, 202.772.0253 House Passes Anti-Endangered Species Amendment Protections for two species on the brink removed by
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