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Trump Administration Rescinds ‘Harm’ Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court
In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today formally rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, eliminating the long-standing legal interpretation that habitat destruction that leads to death or injury of protected species is illegal.
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Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly’s Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation
North Carolina's $10.2M recurring investment for wildlife crossings is a historic win, protecting both motorists and vulnerable species like black bears and red wolves. The victory is part of a years-long effort from the Safe Passage Coalition.
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Defenders of Wildlife Urges Public Opposition to NOAA’s Planned Review That Could Weaken California’s Authority to Protect its Coastline
NOAA will review California's Coastal Management Program following a directive from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Defenders of Wildlife urges public participation in upcoming public meetings to protect California's coast, wildlife, and state authority.
Press Releases
Oregon’s Gray Wolf Population Remains Stable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2014 Suzanne Stone, Defenders of Wildlife; sstone@defenders.org; (208) 861-4655 Salem, Ore. – The number of endangered gray wolves living in
Environmental Champion Representative John Dingell Retires After Six Decades of Conservation Leadership in Congress
Environmental Champion Representative John Dingell Retires After Six Decades of Conservation Leadership in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2014 Contact: Melanie Gade, Defenders of
Feds seek input on managing private oil and gas drilling in national wildlife refuges
Fish and Wildlife Service to take comments on oil and gas development within the National Wildlife Refuge System WASHINGTON (February 24, 2014) – The U.S
Reward Offered in Killing of Three California Sea Otters Found at Asilomar Beach, California
$21,000 posted for information about the crime Summary: Three threatened southern sea otters were shot to death and found at Asilomar Beach, in Pacific Grove
Slaughter of Hundreds of Wild Bison Started This Week Just Outside Yellowstone: Over 45,000 Concerned Citizens Urge Governor Bullock to Stop These Senseless Deaths
Slaughter of Hundreds of Wild Bison Started This Week Just Outside Yellowstone: Over 45,000 Concerned Citizens Urge Governor Bullock to Stop These Senseless Deaths FOR
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