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L.P.C
Washington, D.C.

Bill Targeting Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge Undermines Public Land Management

The House Natural Resources Committee is set to take up a bill on Wednesday targeting the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, the oldest refuge in Texas
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A sea otter in Monterey Bay
Washington, DC

House to Take Up Bills Torching Wildlife Protections

A draft discussion bill headed for a hearing with the House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee on Tuesday is poised to tear apart
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Newborn Gray Wolf Pups
Denver, CO

Colorado Confirms Three New Wolf Packs, Pups’ Arrival

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today confirmed three new wolf packs have formed since the translocation of 15 gray wolves from British Columbia in January, each

Press Releases

Defenders objects to Washington state policy making it easier to kill wolves

Defenders objects to Washington state policy making it easier to kill wolves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2014 Melanie Gade, Defenders of Wildlife; Mgade@defenders.org; (202)

End of Year Count Reveals Dismal Progress for MX Gray Wolf Recovery

With only a marginal increase in numbers, odds are still against lobo survival TUCSON (January 31, 2014) – Today, the Fish and Wildlife Service released

President Obama reaffirms commitment to addressing climate change

President Obama made a strong commitment to addressing climate change in his 2014 State of the Union address. The president said we must act on

Farm Bill compromise contains wins for wildlife

Bill agreed to by House-Senate conferees includes key conservation objectives WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – Farm Bill conferees have released a conference report that includes

A Victory for Wolves: Idaho Terminates Wolf Killing Program in Frank Church Wilderness

A Victory for Wolves: Idaho Terminates Wolf Killing Program in Frank Church Wilderness FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Melanie Gade: mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 Suzanne Stone: SStone@defenders.org; (208)
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Communications Specialist
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Communications Specialist
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