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Mojave Desert Tortoise
Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Guts Public Comments for Federal Projects

The Trump administration has gutted the National Environmental Policy Act by restricting the public’s ability to participate in government decision-making and understand how our tax dollars are being spent.
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Senate Budget Reconciliation Strikes Heart of American Wildlife, Wild Places

Defenders of Wildlife hammered the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill for striking at the heart of America’s wildlife and wild places.
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A Transient orca jumps out of the water, making an arch with its body. It's back half and tail are almost completely covered with a white wave, splash.
Salem, OR

Defenders and Partners Urge Oregon State Action on Wildlife Conservation Bill as Two Senators Block Bipartisan Effort

A landmark bill to fund wildlife conservation in Oregon is being held up in the State Senate, despite passing the House with strong bipartisan support and clearing Senate Rules.

Press Releases

Bill Banning Trade in Imperiled Wildlife in Colorado Passes State’s House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey 202-772-0247 hmckey@defenders.org DENVER (Friday, April 22, 2016)– The Colorado House has passed an anti-wildlife trafficking bill that bans trade

Salmon, Steelhead, Orca in Jeopardy of Extinction by Oregon Floodplain Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife: (202)772-0288, mgade@defenders.org Date: April 14, 2016 Salmon, Steelhead, Orca in Jeopardy of Extinction by Oregon Floodplain

Pacific fisher denied #ESA protections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2016 Contact: Catalina Tresky; (202) 772-0253, ctresky@defenders.org PACIFIC FISHER DENIED #ESA PROTECTIONS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Determines Species Does

57 Groups, Municipalities Urge Ban on Rat Poisons in California Cities

For Immediate Release, April 5, 2016 Contact: Jonathan Evans, Center for Biological Diversity, (213) 598-1466 Lisa Owens-Viani, Raptors Are The Solution, (510) 292-5095 Courtney Fern

Court Agrees: Wolverines Need Federal Protection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 4, 2016 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Court Agrees: Wolverines Need Federal Protection MISSOULA, Mont. – In response to
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