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Defenders Presses Forward in Lawsuit Against ESA 4(d) Rescission
Defenders of Wildlife today filed an amended complaint challenging the Trump administration’s rescission of the Endangered Species Act’s blanket 4(d) rule with co-plaintiffs, the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Black-Footed Ferrets Secure Critical Win, Following Public Outcry
A transmission line in Kansas will be modified to avoid impact on the endangered black-footed ferret, a significant win driven by individuals across the Plains.
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect West Coast Fishers
Defenders of Wildlife alongside the Center of Biological Diversity and others today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of their intent to sue over
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Conservation groups urge Congress to help move large-scale renewable energy projects forward
House Natural Resources Committee to hold 2nd hearing on "roadblocks" WASHINGTON (06/01/2011) - A coalition of environmental groups working on renewable energy development told a
Supreme Court rejects pesticide case
Decision stands to prohibit use of carbofuran in domestic food production WASHINGTON, D.C. (05/31/2011) - The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition today to reconsider
Lawsuit launched to protect sea turtles from drowning in shrimp trawls
Unusually large numbers of turtles washing ashore dead on beaches SAN FRANCISCO (05/31/2011) - Conservation groups formally notified the National Marine Fisheries Service today of
DOI announces plan to revamp endangered species regulations
Agency outlines improvements for landowner incentives, critical habitat WASHINGTON (05/26/2011) - The U.S. Department of the Interior unveiled a preliminary set of proposals today to
Lummis, Barrasso introduce bill to limit citizens’ ability to sue the federal government
Legislation would restrict provisions that ensure equal access to justice WASHINGTON (05/25/2011) - Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) jointly introduced legislation
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