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Brown Headed Cowbirds
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Applauds Rep. Huffman for New Migratory Bird Protection Act

Defenders of Wildlife today applauds Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) for his introduction of the Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025.
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Department of the Interior building, Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Condemns Administration's Dangerous Proposed Budget Cuts to Wildlife Conservation

Defenders of Wildlife condemns the Trump administration’s dangerous budget proposal asking Congress to cut significant resources for vital wildlife conservation.
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Denounces Destructive Natural Resources Reconciliation Text

Defenders of Wildlife strongly denounces the House Natural Resources Committee’s text for the upcoming reconciliation bill.

Press Releases

Secretary Jewell Highlights Importance of Renewable Energy on Public Land

WASHINGTON (October 31, 2013) – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell spoke today at the National Press Club about conserving and protecting our national treasures

Defenders of Wildlife Hails Nomination of Rhea Suh as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2013) — President Obama today signaled his intent to nominate Rhea Suh as assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks

Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List and Designate Critical Habitat for Threatened Sage-grouse in the Mono Basin

Listing proposal gives hope for protecting this unique population of “prairie dancers” WASHINGTON (October 25, 2013) – The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to

Senate Settles on Agreement to Raise Debt Ceiling, End Shutdown

October 16, 2013(Washington, D.C.)–– The United States Senate has settled on an agreement that funds the government until January 15 th, 2014 and increases the

California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Historic Legislation Requiring the Use of Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition

Law championed by Defenders of Wildlife, Audubon California and the Humane Society of the United States will help eradicate major source of lead in the
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