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Defenders Slams Trump Interior Pick Burgum
Trump made known that he intends to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior, giving authority of the nation’s public lands, wildlife and natural resources to a leading advocate of oil and gas drilling.
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Defenders Opposes Proposed Illegal Land Exchange in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation groups are outraged today by a Department of the Interior’s proposal released today to trade away congressionally-designated wilderness lands within the Izembek National Wildlife
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Florida Passes Ill-Conceived Amendment 2, Wildlife Conflict Could Ensue
Florida voters yesterday affirmed Amendment 2 to the state’s constitution, a wholly unnecessary amendment disguised as an effort to preserve the right to fishing and
Press Releases
Unimak wildlife to be managed by scientific understanding of caribou decline
Killing wolves would sacrifice long-term understanding and solutions for short-term gain Summary: The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has decided to take no action in
Green coalition issues blueprint for wise environmental investment
Congress’ fiscal fight should not slash public health, economic growth WASHINGTON (03/07/2011) - As congressional debate keeps the federal government funded for two weeks at
Federal judge reinstates Roadless Rule protections for Tongass National Forest in SE Alaska
Great news for emerging economy based on wildland restoration, fishing, and tourism ANCHORAGE, Alaska (03/07/2011) - A diverse coalition of Alaska Native, tourism industry, and
Senate includes wolf delisting bill in must-pass funding package
Provision would strip ESA protections for wolves in Idaho and Montana Washington, D.C. (03/04/2011) - In the latest effort to strip federal endangered species protections
Defenders of Wildlife wins $200,000 through Members Project
American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (03/02/2011) - Defenders of Wildlife is excited and honored to be chosen as a
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