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Whooping cranes at Aransas NWR
WASHINGTON, D.C.

Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission

Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Black-footed ferret sticking head out of burrow looking towards camera
Topeka, Kansas

Black-Footed Ferrets Secure Critical Win, Following Public Outcry

A transmission line in Kansas will be modified to avoid impact on the endangered black-footed ferret, a significant win driven by individuals across the Plains.
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Young Fisher kit, Martes pennanti,  peeks from log, Montana, USA
WASHINGTON, DC

Lawsuit Launched to Protect West Coast Fishers

Defenders of Wildlife alongside the Center of Biological Diversity and others today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of their intent to sue over

Press Releases

New Poll Shows Strong Support for Bison Restoration in Montana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2015 Contact: Melanie Gade; mgade@defenders.org (202) 772-0288 New Poll Shows Strong Support for Bison Restoration in Montana HELENA, Mont. –

Reward Increased to $20,000 in Killing of Endangered Wolf in Washington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 23, 2014 Contacts: Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity, (707) 779-9613 Jasmine Minbashian, Conservation Northwest, (360) 319-3111 Shawn Cantrell, Defenders

Tens of Thousands Voice Support for Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Add to Groundswell of Public Demand to Protect the Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2014 Contact: Virginia Cramer, Sierra Club, 804-225-9113 x 1002, Virginia.cramer@sierraclub.org Courtney Sexton, Defenders of Wildlife, 202-772-0253, csexton@defenders.org Charlotte Orr, Tuleyome

Senators Portman’s and Brown’s Resolution Honoring Passenger Pigeon Extinction Anniversary Passes Senate with Unanimous Consent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Gade; mgade@defenders.org; (202) 772-0288 December 17, 2014 Senators Portman’s and Brown’s Resolution Honoring Passenger Pigeon Extinction Anniversary Passes Senate with

Omnibus Appropriations Rider Brings More Grief for Imperiled Sage-grouse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2014 Contact: Courtney Sexton; 202.772.0253, csexton@defenders.org Omnibus Appropriations Rider Brings More Grief for Imperiled Sage-grouse WASHINGTON—Today the House and Senate
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