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Brown Headed Cowbirds
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Applauds Rep. Huffman for New Migratory Bird Protection Act

Defenders of Wildlife today applauds Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) for his introduction of the Migratory Bird Protection Act of 2025.
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Department of the Interior building, Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Condemns Administration's Dangerous Proposed Budget Cuts to Wildlife Conservation

Defenders of Wildlife condemns the Trump administration’s dangerous budget proposal asking Congress to cut significant resources for vital wildlife conservation.
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Denounces Destructive Natural Resources Reconciliation Text

Defenders of Wildlife strongly denounces the House Natural Resources Committee’s text for the upcoming reconciliation bill.

Press Releases

Forest Service denies Deerfield Wind Project appeal

Statement from The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife HINESBURG, Vt. (April 6, 2012) – The Wilderness Society and Defenders of Wildlife issued the following

New appropriately sited solar power projects with limited effects on habitat will create local, union jobs, invest in long-term conservation

Groups declare support for 600 megawatt solar projects in Imperial County, California SAN DIEGO – Four major conservation groups today announced their support for a

New slow speed nighttime panther zone to help reduce wildlife vehicle collisions on Keri Road in Hendry County, Florida

Summary: Last night, Hendry County put into effect a new slow speed nighttime panther zone on a 5.25 mile stretch of CR 832/Keri Road. The

Right Idea, Wrong Place: Groups Sue Solar Project to Protect Imperiled Wildlife and Wild Lands

Calico Developers Reject Relocation, Choosing Pristine Wild Lands Over Degraded Sites SACRAMENTO, CA (March 26, 2012) – The proposed California-based Calico solar project fails to

Protection sought once again for cactus ferruginous pygmy owl and its Sonoran Desert home

Conservation groups file formal notice of intent to sue for the pint-sized pygmy owl TUCSON, Ariz. (March 22, 2012) - The Center for Biological Diversity
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