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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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Washington, D.C.

Department of Interior’s “Emergency Declaration” Suppresses Public Input and Strips Safeguards for Endangered Species

Last night, the Trump administration announced emergency procedures to fast-track oil, gas, and mining projects on national lands. The emergency procedures remove opportunities for meaningful
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Washington, DC

Defenders Endorses Bills to Secure a Future Against Offshore Drilling

Defenders of Wildlife today endorsed a suite of bills introduced in Congress to safeguard U.S. coastal waters against the threat of offshore oil and gas

Press Releases

Passage of wildlife crossing zones bill promises safer roads for Colorado drivers and wildlife

DENVER, Colo. (06/09/2010) - Summary: Each year in the United States, there are 725,000 to 1.5 million animal-vehicle collisions, which result in over 200 human

White House review of MMS environmental review procedures will be crucial

(05/27/2010) - Summary: The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is seeking public input regarding its review of Minerals Management Service (MMS) environmental review procedures and

Reprieve for the Arctic Ocean

Obama to announce suspension of Arctic drilling (05/27/2010) - Summary: President Obama is expected to announce today that offshore oil drilling in the Arctic will

Groups optimistic about administration’s reported decision to pause Arctic oil drilling

Announcement reflects the concerns of millions of Americans that Arctic oil drilling is too risky (05/27/2010) - WASHINGTON (May 27, 2010) – The following statements

Drilling must be put on hold, Defenders of Wildlife says

Presidential moratorium must be restored (05/26/2010) - Summary: At today's House Natural Resources Committee hearing, Secretary Salazar discussed the Obama administration's review of the Gulf
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