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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
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Colorado Releases Wolverine Reintroduction Plan, Defenders Stands Ready to Support
Colorado Parks and Wildlife today released a landmark plan to reintroduce wolverines to the state’s high country regions, some of the best remaining habitat in
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Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales
Conservation groups today filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic
Press Releases
Defenders lauds president’s choice of Janice Schneider as assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. (November 7, 2013)–– President Obama has named a new assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management. Below is a statement from Defenders of
National Wildlife Refuges More Than Pay for Themselves
Coalition calls on Congress to fund the Refuge System after report shows the economic benefit to the American public is almost five times the cost
President signs executive order, creates task force for climate resiliency
Washington, D.C. (November 1, 2013)–– President Obama signed an executive order today to help states and local governments increase resilience in the face of powerful
Are latest land-use plans for the birds?
Bureau of Land Management releases draft plans in National Greater Sage-Grouse Planning Strategy WASHINGTON (November 1, 2013) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has
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
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