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Revised Permitting Bill Fails to Address Threats to Endangered Species Act
Defenders of Wildlife opposes to BAAJA following revisions that leave the bill's most damaging provisions affecting the Endangered Species Act unchanged.
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Fish and Wildlife Review Misses the Mark, Historic Opportunity to Strengthen Refuge System
In response to the FWS review of the National Wildlife Refuge System, Defenders released its own report detailing a crisis downplayed by the FWS.
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Wave of Change in Midterm Results Brings Lifeline to Wildlife
A dramatic shift in the majority control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in five gubernatorial elections sparks hope for America’s wildlife.
Press Releases
Trans-Pacific Partnership Falls Short for Wildlife
Press Contact: Haley McKey, 202-772-0247, hmckey@defenders.org Washington (November 5, 2015)– The New Zealand government has released the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a massive trade
25 Senators, Led by Booker and Boxer, Tell Administration to “Veto Extinction”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2015 Contact: Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org (202) 772-0288 25 Senators, Led by Booker and Boxer, Tell Administration to “Veto Extinction” WASHINGTON
The Obama Administration, Department of Interior Reinforce Conservation in Agency Decision-Making
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Contact: Catalina Tresky: ctresky@defenders.org ; (202) 772-0253 The Obama Administration, Department of Interior Reinforce Conservation in Agency Decision-Making WASHINGTON
House Passes Global Anti-Poaching Act
Bipartisan legislation promises to help protect imperiled wildlife and crack down on wildlife poaching and trafficking Washington (November 2, 2015)– In a rare bipartisan vote
New Report Shows Extent of Wildlife Trafficking From Latin America to the United States
The United States is one of the world’s largest consumers of illegal smuggled wildlife and wildlife products, with a domestic market value estimated at $2 billion.
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