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Defenders of Wildlife Challenges Unprecedented “God Squad” Exemption Allowing Unchecked Gulf Oil Drilling
Defenders of Wildlife today announced it is taking legal action to overturn an unprecedented and unlawful decision by the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” to exempt federal authorizations of oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico through a blanket exemption from the Endangered Species Act’s protections.
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Oregon Governor Signs Historic Bill Investing in the Environment
Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating a monumental victory for wildlife, wild places and local economies in Oregon. Passed with bipartisan support and signed yesterday by
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Congress Urged to Fully Fund U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Restore Workforce
The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and more than 150 conservation groups today urged Congress to significantly increase the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s budget for endangered species conservation from $299 million to $870 million.
Press Releases
Hammerhead Sharks Get Needed Federal Protections
July 3, 2014 CONTACT: Melanie Gade: Mgade@defenders.org ; (202) 772-0288 Jay Tutchton: jtutchton@defenders.org cell (720) 301-3843 Hammerhead Sharks Get Needed Federal Protections: First Time in
Defenders of Wildlife: Interior department still needs clear objectives for bison conservation
Washington (June 30, 2014) — The Department of the Interior today released a report outlining its plans to work with state, local and tribal interests
First federal sage-grouse plan to be finalized doesn’t fly with conservationists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Courtney Sexton, Defenders of Wildlife: csexton@defenders.org; 202-772-0253 First federal sage-grouse plan to be finalized doesn’t fly with conservationists Lander Resource Management
Spending Cuts Threaten Operations of America’s National Wildlife Refuges
Continued budget cuts will cost local economic revenue WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2014) - The steady decline in congressional funding for the National Wildlife Refuge
Lawsuit Filed Over Inadequate Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton, Defenders of Wildlife, (202) 772-0253 Jay Lininger, Center for Biological Diversity, (928) 853-9929 Erik Molvar, WildEarth
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