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Washington, D.C.

House to Vote on Gutting Bedrock Endangered Species Act

As the nation celebrates Earth Day this week, the House of Representatives will cast an historic vote on a bill to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act, which was enacted more than 50 years ago to protect America’s wildlife from extinction.
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Olympia, WA

Washington State 2025 Wolf Count Increases, Depredations Decrease

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife today released the state’s 2025 minimum count for gray wolves at 270 individuals, a 17% increase from 2024
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Salem, OR

Oregon Releases 2025 Annual Wolf Count, Numbers Up

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today issued its 2025 gray wolf annual report, announcing an increase in the wolf population for a new

Press Releases

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

Montana issues policy of aggressive wolf elimination, lax enforcement

Montana policy retreats from wolf conservation Summary: Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer announced yesterday that ranchers in the state will be allowed to kill wolves without
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