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Washington, D.C.

Defenders Denounces Destructive Natural Resources Reconciliation Text

Defenders of Wildlife strongly denounces the House Natural Resources Committee’s text for the upcoming reconciliation bill.
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Salem, Oregon

Defenders Celebrates Oregon Bill that Paves the Way for Safer Roads

Defenders of Wildlife today applauded the Oregon legislature over its passage of HB 2978, a major step toward improving public safety and protecting wildlife.
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Washington, D.C.

Defenders Seeks Permanent Safeguards for One of America’s Last Wild Places

Defenders of Wildlife today applauds the introduction of the Arctic Refuge Protection Act, a crucial step toward permanently safeguarding the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from

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Saving the King of the Jungle

Wildlife Advocates Seek Protection for African Lions Washington (03/01/2011) - Today, a coalition of wildlife groups—International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society of the

1994 all over again

House passes Continuing Resolution that includes most sweeping cuts and policy changes to environmental protections since Gingrich era proposals WASHINGTON (02/19/2011) - The following is

Montana issues policy of aggressive wolf elimination, lax enforcement

Montana policy retreats from wolf conservation Summary: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced yesterday that ranchers in the state will be allowed to kill wolves without

Sharks need some California love this Valentine’s Day

New state bill would close California to shark fin trade Summary: Legislation introduced today would ensure that California ceases to be both a major supplier

Clean air and water, environmental protections on GOP chopping block

WASHINGTON (02/12/2011) - WASHINGTON (February 12, 2011) – The following is a statement from Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen in response to the release
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