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Defenders of Wildlife Announces Mike Leahy as New Vice President of Government Relations
Defenders of Wildlife is pleased to announce Mike Leahy as its new Vice President of Government Relations.
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Defenders of Wildlife Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Tightening Protections for Listed Species
Defenders of Wildlife welcomes today’s action by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to end open permitting for the capture of ESA-threatened marine species in Florida waters for public display and exhibition purposes.
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Legal Intervention Aims to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales From Deadly Ship Strikes
Conservation groups today filed a motion to intervene to help fight a lawsuit aimed at overturning a seasonal speed rule protecting North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The groups want to defend the rule against a lawsuit brought by a New York vessel owner fined for violating seasonal speed limits. The suit alleges that NOAA Fisheries lacked the statutory authority to issue the rule.
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Groups urge budget cutters to protect agricultural conservation
Protecting water, soil and wildlife provides great public benefit WASHINGTON (09/27/2011) - A national coalition of 56 policy and advocacy organizations is urging Congress to
Across the country, governors move to make roads safer for people and wildlife
Watch Out for Wildlife Week proclamation first step to ending costly collisions Summary: Each year, up to two million wildlife-vehicle collisions cause over 200 human
Yellowstone bison may find new tribal homes
Relocation plan could help Montana tribes restore conservation herds Summary: - HELENA, Mont. (09/15/2011) - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) released today a draft
Congress launches broad assault on endangered species
In-depth report shows that America’s conservation legacy for sale to highest bidder Summary: Defenders releases comprehensive report of legislative attacks on America’s imperiled wildlife, highlighting
Controversial solar power plant challenged by conservation groups
Conservation groups urge Interior Department to move the Calico Solar Project to less sensitive lands Washington (08/25/2011) - A coalition of conservation groups made a
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