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blue jay
Washington, D.C.

Scientists Join Religious Community in Calling for a Strong Endangered Species Act

Defenders of Wildlife today shared a letter from over 600 scientists around the country urging Congress to uphold the Endangered Species Act. The letter delivers a clear message that policy decisions must be based on science when addressing imperiled wildlife.
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curled up arctic fox
Washington, D.C.

Senate Votes to Prioritize Oil Over Arctic Conservation

The United States Senate today approved resolutions under the Congressional Review Act to overturn previous Biden administration protections for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, clearing the way for expanded oil and gas drilling.
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Polar bear on beaufort sea ice
Washington, DC

Trump Proposal Puts America’s Most Vulnerable and Valuable Coastal Resources in the Crosshairs

Protected areas across United States coasts are in the sights of a new oil and gas drilling proposal released on Thursday by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Press Releases

New Study Confirms Economic Bonus from Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Wilderness Conservation

WASHINGTON (10/31/2011) - A new study released today confirmed that outdoor recreation activities and the conservation of our natural resources provide a tremendous economic boost

Wind-energy project proposed in California threatens thousands of birds

Conservation croups challenge project that puts California condor at risk BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (10/21/2011) - Conservation groups told the Kern County Board of Supervisors today that

Defenders of Wildlife welcomes Interior Department's new vision for national wildlife refuges

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar sets a course for conservation in new vision for the National Wildlife Refuge System WASHINGTON (10/20/2011) - Jamie Rappaport Clark, Defenders

Conservation groups move to stop sea turtle deaths from shrimp trawling

Fishing gear is primary threat to sea turtle survival WASHINGTON (10/13/2011) - Conservation groups today asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., to hold the

Defenders of Wildlife announces new president

Former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director, Jamie Rappaport Clark, takes the helm as president and CEO WASHINGTON (10/06/2011) - Jamie Rappaport Clark takes the
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