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Gray Wolf in the Snow
Denver, CO

Colorado Announces No Wolf Release This Winter

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced today that it will not be translocating additional gray wolves this winter season, and will instead begin to plan for
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Sierra Weaver , VP of conservation law
WASHNGTON, DC

Defenders of Wildlife Announces Sierra Weaver as New Vice President of Conservation Law

Defenders of Wildlife is proud to announce Sierra Weaver as its new vice president of conservation law and director of the Biodiversity Law Center.
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Close up of a wolverine with it's face in focus.
Washington, DC

Colorado Releases Wolverine Reintroduction Plan, Defenders Stands Ready to Support

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today released a landmark plan to reintroduce wolverines to the state’s high country regions, some of the best remaining habitat in

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Obama administration moves to restore protection of American coasts from dangers of offshore drilling

Drilling ban should be extended to include Arctic waters Summary: Obama administration officials announced this afternoon that they will not allow offshore oil drilling in

100,000 tell Obama administration to redo Arctic drilling assessment

Citizens demand science-based decision making that protects Arctic marine environment WASHINGTON (11/30/2010) - More than 100,000 people asked the Obama administration to stick to its

Conservation Groups Act to Protect Salmon from Pesticide Peril

EPA’s Eight Years of Failure Draws Legal Action Seattle, WA (11/29/2010) - Conservation and fishing groups today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in

Defenders selected as Members Project® candidate

American Express and TakePart partnership benefits multiple charities each year WASHINGTON (11/29/2010) - Defenders of Wildlife is proud to have been selected as a candidate

Department of the Interior takes essential stand for the future of polar bears, designates critical habitat

Summary: The Department of the Interior today announced it will protect more than 187,000 square miles of onshore barrier islands, denning areas and offshore sea
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