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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils Seven-Story Message in Washington, D.C. Ahead of America 250
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters.
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Mexican Gray Wolf Program Cuts Worsen as Arizona Puts Up New Barriers
The Arizona legislature yesterday passed a bill that would cut all resources to and end the transportation of Mexican gray wolf puppies into the state
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Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Regan Smyth as Vice President of the Center for Conservation Innovation
Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Regan Smyth as its new Vice President and Director of the Center for Conservation Innovation. Regan brings more than two decades of experience advancing conservation through the integration of science, technology and partnerships.
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Lawsuit Filed to Protect Dunes Sagebrush Lizard in New Mexico, Texas
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal district court today challenging the Trump administration’s continued failure to protect severely imperiled dunes sagebrush lizards under the
Defenders of Wildlife Receives Aquatic Habitat Connectivity Grant for Santa Fe National Forest
To better protect aquatic and riparian species in New Mexico, Defenders of Wildlife has been awarded a grant from the New Mexico’s Department of Game and Fish’s Share with Wildlife program.
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Governor Newsom’s Veto Puts Water Agencies’ Threats Above Environmental Protection
California's Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1 (SB1) last night, a bill that would defend California's water, air and wildlife from rollbacks from the Trump administration.
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Senate Votes to Terminate National Emergency Declaration
Today, the Senate voted to pass a joint resolution to terminate the national emergency declaration made by President Trump in an attempt to bypass Congress
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United Nations Releases Major Report on Climate Change’s Devastating Effects on Oceans and Wildlife
Today, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the long-awaited “Special Report on the Oceans and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC),” a 1170-page account detailing the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.
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