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Defenders Slams Trump Interior Pick Burgum
Trump made known that he intends to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior, giving authority of the nation’s public lands, wildlife and natural resources to a leading advocate of oil and gas drilling.
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Defenders Opposes Proposed Illegal Land Exchange in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation groups are outraged today by a Department of the Interior’s proposal released today to trade away congressionally-designated wilderness lands within the Izembek National Wildlife
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Florida Passes Ill-Conceived Amendment 2, Wildlife Conflict Could Ensue
Florida voters yesterday affirmed Amendment 2 to the state’s constitution, a wholly unnecessary amendment disguised as an effort to preserve the right to fishing and
Press Releases
USFWS walks away from real wolf recovery
National delisting proposal lowers bar for endangered species conservation WASHINGTON (June 7, 2013) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its proposal today to
Senator Wyden Releases New Plan for Northwest Forest Management
Washington, D.C. (May 23, 2013) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden today released a framework for management of Oregon’s O&C forests. Below is a statement from
Gray wolves get more time to recover
Feds delay national delisting proposal indefinitely WASHINGTON (May 21, 2013) – The Associated Press reported yesterday that an anticipated proposal from the U.S. Fish and
Feds release regional grizzly bear conservation strategy
Coexistence and connectivity remain top priorities to continue successful recovery MISSOULA, Mont. (May 3, 2013) – The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service released yesterday its
Pesticide Report Leaves Tough Questions Unanswered
National Academy of Sciences provides guidance to protect wildlife from harmful pesticides Report leaves budgetary, political challenges unresolved WASHINGTON (April 30, 2013) – The National
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