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America the Beautiful Act Would Reauthorize Nearly $2 billion for National Parks and Public Lands
Defenders of Wildlife supports passage of the America the Beautiful Act, sponsored by Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
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BLM Oil and Gas Rule Rescission Threatens Wildlife Habitat — and American Pocketbooks
Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2024 BLM Oil and Gas rule which will significantly roll back bonding requirements for oil and gas companies and reduce public comment periods for drilling applications.
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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.
Press Releases
Defenders: Boycott Mexican Shrimp to Save the Vaquita
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2017) – Defenders of Wildlife has joined a new campaign to boycott Mexican shrimp until the Mexican government enforces fishing regulations to
Trump Budget Proposal: A Sell Out of Our Wildlife Heritage
WASHINGTON (March 16, 2017) – The following statement is from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife in response to President
Two Malheur Refuge Occupiers Convicted of Felony Conspiracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley Mckey, 202-772-0247 hmckey@defenders.org PORTLAND, Ore. (March 10, 2017) — A federal jury has convicted occupiers Jason Patrick and Darryl Thorn
Sec. Zinke Revokes FWS Ban on Lead Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jared Saylor, 202-772-3255; jsaylor@defenders.org WASHINGTON (March 3, 2017) – The following statement is from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO
Zinke Approved for Secretary of the Interior; Conservationists Concerned about Protections for Endangered Wildlife and Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org WASHINGTON (March 1, 2017) – Former Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke was confirmed by the U.S. Congress today
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