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Newborn Gray Wolf Pups
Denver, CO

Colorado Confirms Three New Wolf Packs, Pups’ Arrival

Colorado Parks and Wildlife today confirmed three new wolf packs have formed since the translocation of 15 gray wolves from British Columbia in January, each
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2008.02.25 - North Atlantic Right Whale with Calf - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, NOAA Research Permit # 775-1875
Washington, DC

Attacks on Critically Endangered Whales Continue in Subcommittee Spending Bill

Defenders of Wildlife condemns the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill before the Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

House Interior Appropriations Bill Contains Devastating Attacks on Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife strongly condemns the House Appropriations Committee’s proposed Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2026 which includes numerous poison pill policy

Press Releases

“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste

Press conference to be held today on Capitol Hill Summary: Today, several Republicans from the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a press conference to

MMS deepwater lease sales to BP and other companies continue lax oversight, say groups

Leases financially obligate U.S. government, creating incentive to allow drilling ATLANTA (06/11/2010) - The Minerals Management Service (MMS) continues to approve new leases after the

Senate votes to uphold the integrity of the Clean Air Act, rejects Murkowski's attempt to increase reliance on dirty fuels

Summary: In a vote of 47 to 53, the U.S. Senate today struck down S.J. Res 26, Senator Lisa Murkowski's Resolution of Disapproval aimed at

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
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