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Department of the Interior building, Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Condemns Administration's Dangerous Proposed Budget Cuts to Wildlife Conservation

Defenders of Wildlife condemns the Trump administration’s dangerous budget proposal asking Congress to cut significant resources for vital wildlife conservation.
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US Capitol Building Washington DC
Washington, D.C.

Defenders Denounces Destructive Natural Resources Reconciliation Text

Defenders of Wildlife strongly denounces the House Natural Resources Committee’s text for the upcoming reconciliation bill.
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mother grizzly, oregon
Salem, Oregon

Defenders Celebrates Oregon Bill that Paves the Way for Safer Roads

Defenders of Wildlife today applauded the Oregon legislature over its passage of HB 2978, a major step toward improving public safety and protecting wildlife.

Press Releases

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Oregon Renewables
Washington, DC

New Report from Defenders of Wildlife and Partners Provides Guidelines for Responsibly Siting Renewable Energy Projects in Oregon

Defenders of Wildlife and partner organizations today released a new report offering guidelines for the responsible siting of renewable energy projects to minimize environmental impacts and urges greater community engagement and local benefits throughout the planning and development process.
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2023 Spirit of Defenders Award, InterTribal Buffalo Council
Washington, D.C.

Defenders of Wildlife Honors the InterTribal Buffalo Council with Award

Defenders of Wildlife today announced the recipient of the 2023 Spirit of Defenders Award for Conservation Partnerships. The award honors individuals and organizations for their extraordinary accomplishments and commitment to wildlife and land conservation. This year’s honoree in the category of Conservation Partnerships is the InterTribal Buffalo Council.
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Laura Sheehan
Washington, D.C.

Laura Sheehan Named Senior Vice President of External Affairs for Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife has welcomed Laura Sheehan as the Senior Vice President of External Affairs. She will be responsible for overseeing Defenders’ communications, marketing and government relations strategies.
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Southern_Resident_Orca
Portland, ORE.

Southern Resident Orcas Move Closer to Oregon Endangered Species Protections

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to advance a petition seeking to protect southern resident orcas under the state Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Starship set up
BOCA CHICA, Texas

Explosion After Launch at SpaceX in Texas Serves as Powerful Reminder of Risks in Experimental Rocketry

On April 20, 2023 SpaceX launched its fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket from their test facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This launch, Starship’s
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