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WASHINGTON, DC

Trump Administration Turns its Back on Wildlife – Again

The National Park Service today proposed a regulation that would abdicate the agency from its responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska’s national preserves and to
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Defenders Calls on Service to Pull Out from Habitat-Degrading Land Swap

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently outlined its proposed land deal with SpaceX that would divest hundreds of acres across two national wildlife refuges
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Salem, OR

Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Bill Investing in the Environment

Defenders of Wildlife is today celebrating a monumental legislative victory for wildlife and wild places in Oregon. Passed with bipartisan support, HB4134 directs revenue from

Press Releases

Federal judge reinstates Roadless Rule protections for Tongass National Forest in SE Alaska

Great news for emerging economy based on wildland restoration, fishing, and tourism ANCHORAGE, Alaska (03/07/2011) - A diverse coalition of Alaska Native, tourism industry, and

Senate includes wolf delisting bill in must-pass funding package

Provision would strip ESA protections for wolves in Idaho and Montana Washington, D.C. (03/04/2011) - In the latest effort to strip federal endangered species protections

Defenders of Wildlife wins $200,000 through Members Project

American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (03/02/2011) - Defenders of Wildlife is excited and honored to be chosen as a

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
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
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Communications Director
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Communications Specialist
jcovey@defenders.org
Communications Specialist
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