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WASHINGTON, D.C.

August 5, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Promotes Nonlethal Solutions to Decrease Human-Wildlife Conflicts

Defenders of Wildlife commends the leadership of Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Steven Daines (R-MT) for introducing S.5234, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, which would promote the use of nonlethal solutions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, including those between predators and livestock and harm caused by wildlife to human infrastructure.

South Korea

July 25, 2026

Defenders Celebrates Vote to Add Okefenokee Refuge to UNESCO World Heritage List

The United Nations World Heritage Committee voted to add the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to its World Heritage List.

Washington, D.C.

July 21, 2026

Groups to Sue Administration Over Protections Removal for Threatened Species

Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today.

Press Releases

December 30, 2016

Red Wolf Shot and Killed in National Wildlife Refuge

With fewer than 50 red wolves left in the wild, the illegal shooting of one in a North Carolina national wildlife refuge is a devastating blow to the species.

Washington, DC

December 29, 2016