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Defenders of Wildlife Welcomes Stefan Ekernas as New Vice President of Species Conservation & Coexistence
Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Stephan Ekernas as its new Vice President of Species Conservation and Coexistence, where he will oversee Defenders’ field conservation programs.
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Trump Administration Opens Door to Bear Baiting, Den Hunting in Alaska Preserves
The National Park Service finalized a regulation that abdicates the agency's responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska's national preserves, deferring instead to state regulations. Defenders of Wildlife condemns the rule, which mirrors a 2020 regulation promulgated by the first Trump administration that was later withdrawn and replaced in 2024.
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BLM Prepares Illegal Move to Open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge to Oil & Gas, a Dangerous Precedent for Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is calling on BLM to withdrawal an unprecedented proposal to open Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Utah to new oil and gas leasing.
Press Releases
Interior Secretary Salazar to Resign
Washington, D.C. — Following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on the news that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will resign
Environmental Groups Welcome Decision to End Harmful “No-Otter” Zone
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published its final decision to end southern California’s “no-otter” zone. The zone was put in place nearly
Groups Call on N.C. to Provide Reliable, Long-term Solution after Outer Banks Highway Washed Out Again
Contacts: Julie Youngman, SELC, 919-967-1450 Haley McKey, Defenders of Wildlife, 202- 772-3270 Groups Call on N.C. to Provide Reliable, Long-term Solution after Outer Banks Highway
Suit Filed Against Wyoming’s Kill‐at‐Will Wolf Policy
Removal of Federal Protection Is Hampering Recovery of Iconic Endangered Species BOZEMAN, Mont. – Conservation groups filed suit today challenging the federal government’s elimination of
Obama Win a Victory for the Environment
Washington, D.C. — Below is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Jamie Rappaport Clark on President Obama’s historic win and the conservation challenges ahead
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