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Pygmy Rabbit
Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Raises Concerns Over Proposed BLM Rule That Would Roll Back Land Health and Grazing Safeguards

Defenders of Wildlife today submitted comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed livestock grazing regulations, urging that healthy public lands and robust public participation in land management must be a priority.
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Single manatee under water  swimming in the hot springs sanctuary in Florida
Washington, D.C.

Trump Administration Rescinds ‘Harm’ Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court

In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today formally rescinded the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, eliminating the long-standing legal interpretation that habitat destruction that leads to death or injury of protected species is illegal.
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Black bears on rocks above Anan Creek Tongass NF
Raleigh, North Carolina

Defenders Celebrates North Carolina General Assembly’s Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings with Recurring Multi-million-dollar Appropriation

North Carolina's $10.2M recurring investment for wildlife crossings is a historic win, protecting both motorists and vulnerable species like black bears and red wolves. The victory is part of a years-long effort from the Safe Passage Coalition.

Press Releases

Controversial Endangered Species Legal Opinion Withdrawn

Wyoming’s Preble’s meadow jumping mouse may regain protection LARAMIE, Wyo. (05/05/2011) - The U.S. Department of the Interior withdrew a controversial legal opinion yesterday, which

Interior Department announces wolf delisting rule

All eyes are on Montana and Idaho as states take over wolf management WASHINGTON, D.C. (05/04/2011) - The U.S. Department of the Interior announced today

Solar energy zones: The smart place to start

Conservation groups support Modified Zone Alternative as basis for BLM solar energy program WASHINGTON (05/02/2011) - WASHINGTON (May 2, 2011) -- Conservation groups from around

Rep. Pearce leads anti-conservation rally with oil and gas industry

Congressman pursues measure to eliminate endangered species protections to boost corporate profits Summary: Rep. Steve Pearce is leading a rally today in Roswell, New Mexico

In gross oversight, President Obama fails to acknowledge the devastating losses of wildlife resulting from BP’s Gulf oil disaster

WASHINGTON (04/20/2011) - In President Obama’s acknowledgment today of the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil disaster, he failed to mention
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