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America the Beautiful Act Would Reauthorize Nearly $2 billion for National Parks and Public Lands
Defenders of Wildlife supports passage of the America the Beautiful Act, sponsored by Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR).
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BLM Oil and Gas Rule Rescission Threatens Wildlife Habitat — and American Pocketbooks
Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposed rule to rescind the 2024 BLM Oil and Gas rule which will significantly roll back bonding requirements for oil and gas companies and reduce public comment periods for drilling applications.
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Defenders of Wildlife Unveils Seven-Story Message in Washington, D.C. Ahead of America 250
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters.
Press Releases
Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Sally Jewell Nomination for Interior Secretary
Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2013) — President Obama is poised to Nominate REI Chief Executive Officer Sally Jewell to head the Department of the Interior
Department Decision Recommends Protecting Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Today, the Department of the Interior signaled its preferred alternative to deny a request to build a road through
Rare wolverines closer to getting long-awaited federal protections
“Threatened” listing would help protect species and promote recovery Bozeman, Mont. –The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today its proposal to list the wolverine
Senate Passes $50 Billion Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Bill
WASHINGTON-The Senate passed the Hurricane Sandy supplemental bill yesterday in a historic step towards addressing climate adaptation. The $50 billion bill includes provisions for flood-reducing
President Obama Calls for Action on Climate Change in Inaugural Speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2013 President Obama Calls for Action on Climate Change in Inaugural Speech Statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport
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