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Defenders Slams Unlawful God Squad Vote to Strip Endangered Species Act Protection from Wildlife in the Gulf
Defenders of Wildlife strongly opposes today’s vote by the Endangered Species Committee, or God Squad, to condemn species to extinction in the name of a fictitious “national security emergency.”
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Court Victory for Florida Wetlands Protection
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled today that permits to build in wetlands should stay in the hands of
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Sec. of Defense Invokes False “National Security” Rationale to Eviscerate Endangered Species Act Protections for Wildlife in the Gulf
In a litigation filing yesterday in federal district court, the Trump administration publicly admitted for the first time that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum scheduled a snap meeting of the Endangered Species Committee (the “God Squad”) for March 31 at the request of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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National solar energy plan moves closer to final stages
Statements from conservation groups and other stakeholders in support of guided solar development WASHINGTON (January 30, 2012) - On the heels of President Obama’s State
Obama administration proposes new forest-planning rule
A statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife WASHINGTON (January 26, 2012) - The Obama administration today proposed a
National Park Service finally issues rules for responsible beach driving in Cape Hatteras
CHAPEL HILL, NC (January 20, 2012) - The National Park Service (NPS) today announced new rules to manage off-road vehicle traffic on beaches so nesting
New wildlife refuge established in Florida
Summary: Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar today announced the creation of the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in an effort to preserve
Obama administration right to reject Keystone Pipeline permit
WASHINGTON (January 18, 2012) - The following is a statement from Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “The Obama administration
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