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BLM Proposal Puts Wildlife and Public Lands at Risk, Sends Taxpayers the Bill
Defenders of Wildlife and coalition partners oppose BLM's proposed Oil & Gas Rule that will harm wildlife, weaken bonding requirements and limit public input.
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Administration Continues Assault on National Forests, Moves to Gut Rule Managing Off-Road Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its intention to revise the Travel Management Rule governing motorized vehicle use on almost 200 million acres of federal lands.
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Trump Administration Advances Roadless Rule Repeal at the Expense of Wildlife, Clean Water and Public Will
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement seeking to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a bedrock law that protects 45 million acres of national forests managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Press Releases
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
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
Defenders of Wildlife mourns tragic loss of friend and colleague David Gaillard
Carnivore conservation expert killed in avalanche outside Yellowstone BOZEMAN, Mont. (January 3, 2012) - Defenders of Wildlife mourns the passing of David Gaillard. Dave was
California Dreaming: Lone wolf entering California marks historic conservation success
WASHINGTON (12/30/2011) - A lone dispersing wolf from Oregon, known as OR7, has crossed the border into northern California. The following is a statement from
Great Lakes wolves successfully recovered under Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that it will be removing federal protections for gray wolves in the western Great Lakes, including parts
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