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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.
Press Releases
Groups To Defend Wildlife and Clean Water Against Coal Industry Attack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247 hmckey@defenders.org Washington (January 18, 2017) – Today, a coalition of local and national community and conservation groups filed
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE CALLS ON SENATE TO REJECT SCOTT PRUITT FOR EPA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jennifer Witherspoon: Defenders of Wildlife, (202) 772-0269, jwitherspoon@defenders.org WASHINGTON (January 18, 2017) – Senate confirmation hearings begin today for Scott
Hearings Begin for Troubling Interior Secretary Nominee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey, hmckey@defenders.org, 202-772-0247 571-480-2113 (cell) Hearings Begin for Troubling Interior Secretary Nominee Congress should hold Ryan Zinke Accountable for Protecting
State of Alaska Attacks Predator Protections on Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Haley McKey , 202-772-0247 571-480-2113 (cell) hmckey@defenders.org Patrick Lavin Plavin@defenders.org WASHINGTON ( Janu ary 14, 2017 ) – Yesterday t he
Giant Manta Ray Proposed for Listing
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposed to list the giant manta ray as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. NMFS now has until November 10, 2017 to determine if the species will receive a final listing decision.
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