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NPS Land Swaps and Visitor Plan Open the Door to Devastating Impacts at Cumberland Island
In advance of a public hearing on proposed land exchanges on Cumberland Island National Seashore, Defenders of Wildlife called on the National Park Service to remedy a host of management issues facing one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands on the East Coast.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Memo Underscores Trump Administration’s All-Fronts War on Wildlife
Brian Nesvik, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issued a memorandum explaining to FWS staff that the Endangered Species Act’s prohibition on unauthorized “take” applies only to affirmative acts intentionally and purposefully directed at a particular animal. This follows the Trump administration’s rescission of the regulatory definitions of “harm” under the ESA, which took effect this week.
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Court Rules Habitat Must Be Protected After FWS Attempts to Waive Protections for Less Than 40 Sierra Nevada Red Fox
Defenders of Wildlife earned a significant victory for the Endangered Species Act today when a federal district court found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to not designate critical habitat for the endangered Sierra Nevada red fox was a violation of the law.
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Green coalition issues blueprint for wise environmental investment
Congress’ fiscal fight should not slash public health, economic growth WASHINGTON (03/07/2011) - As congressional debate keeps the federal government funded for two weeks at
Federal judge reinstates Roadless Rule protections for Tongass National Forest in SE Alaska
Great news for emerging economy based on wildland restoration, fishing, and tourism ANCHORAGE, Alaska (03/07/2011) - A diverse coalition of Alaska Native, tourism industry, and
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
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