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Washington State 2025 Wolf Count Increases, Depredations Decrease
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife today released the state’s 2025 minimum count for gray wolves at 270 individuals, a 17% increase from 2024
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Oregon Releases 2025 Annual Wolf Count, Numbers Up
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today issued its 2025 gray wolf annual report, announcing an increase in the wolf population for a new
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Defenders of Wildlife Challenges Unprecedented “God Squad” Exemption Allowing Unchecked Gulf Oil Drilling
Defenders of Wildlife today announced it is taking legal action to overturn an unprecedented and unlawful decision by the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” to exempt federal authorizations of oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico through a blanket exemption from the Endangered Species Act’s protections.
Press Releases
Defenders expands grizzly bear fencing incentive program
Group offers up to $500 to protect chicken coops, beehives, dumpsters MISSOULA, Mont. (March 19, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife launched an expanded grizzly bear
Expansion of protections first step toward manatee recovery
Kings Bay refuge will help meet cold-weather needs for marine mammals Summary: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the establishment of a manatee
Conservation groups defend Cape Hatteras National Seashore
New National Park Service rule protects visitors & wildlife, allows responsible beach driving CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (March 13, 2012) - The U.S. District Court for
Senate votes to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from Big Oil drills
Summary: In its first vote on the issue since 2008, the U.S. Senate today decisively voted down an amendment to open the Arctic National Wildlife
Wyoming approves flawed wolf plan
Gov. Mead signs bill to treat wolves as vermin across majority of state BOZEMAN, Mont. (March 7, 2012) - Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead signed a
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