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2012.03.13 - Manta Ray Gliding Over a Reef - Kevin Lino - NOAA.jpg
Washington, DC

Defenders Statement on Trump Rollback Opening Marine Monument to Fishing Industry

On Thursday, April 17, the Trump Administration issued a proclamation calling for the opening of commercial fishing in waters of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine
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Endangered Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Responds to Redefinition of Harm Under ESA

Andrew Bowman, Defenders of Wildlife President and CEO, today released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s notice that it intends to rescind the regulatory definition of “Harm” under the Endangered Species Act:
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California Condor Take Off - Big Sur - California
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Intervenes to Protect Biden ESA Regulations

Defenders today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed in federal court in the District of Columbia that challenges the Biden administration’s 2024 Endangered Species Act regulations.

Press Releases

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Gray wolf yellowstone Lamar valley
Silver City, NM

Release of Three Mexican Gray Wolf Packs Needed to Put Recovery Back on Track

Twenty-five conservation groups called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to release three more Mexican gray wolf packs, specifically mating pairs with pups

More Wyoming Wolves in the Crosshairs with Approval of 2018 Hunting Season

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approved a 2018 wolf hunting season today, allowing hunting of up to 58 wolves in the trophy game area

Partners Unite on Electric Fencing Project to Reduce Bear Conflicts at Local Orchard

Defenders of Wildlife, USDA Wildlife Services and the Natural Resources Defense Council have partnered with the Noble Orchard Company to install electric fencing at the

Trump Pardons Men Convicted of Setting Fires on Public Lands

Today President Trump pardoned Dwight and Steven Hammond, who were convicted in 2012 of intentionally setting fires on public lands. The Hammonds’ resentencing and return

Good News for Hellbender Habitat: Grant Funds Conservation Work for Vulnerable Salamander

Defenders of Wildlife and our partners in the Southeastern Hellbender Conservation Initiative , including the Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Tech, the USDA Natural Resources
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