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Defenders’ Laura Nunes Named to Prestigious ESIIL Working Group
Defenders of Wildlife scientist Laura Nunes has been selected to join the Environmental Data Science Innovation & Impact Lab’s third cohort of working groups.
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Defenders of Wildlife Partners with Rep. Don Beyer on Monumental Corridors Act
Defenders of Wildlife today celebrated the introduction of the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026, a landmark bill that would establish a national framework for identifying, designating and protecting wildlife corridors across the country.
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House Leadership Pulls Historic Vote Following Intense Public Pressure
The GOP Leadership in the House of Representatives today pulled its scheduled vote on Rep. Bruce Westerman’s (R-AR) ESA Amendments Act of 2025 — more aptly called the Extinction Act.
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Defenders Demands Action from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Over Missed Deadline
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has quietly punted the next phase to federally protect the Pinyon Jay under the Endangered Species Act to 2028
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Defenders Thanks President Biden for Endangered Species Act Proclamation Marking 50th Anniversary
As the Endangered Species Act marks its 50th anniversary today, Defenders of Wildlife thanks President Biden for issuing a Presidential proclamation in support of this
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Appeals Court Upholds Ventura County Programs to Safeguard Wildlife Connectivity
A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors throughout southern California’s Ventura County has prevailed after a three-judge panel agreed with the county and
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Newsom Signs 30x30 Law, Committing California to Biodiverse Future
Defenders of Wildlife applauds California Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing into law State Senate Bill 337 — a measure that commits to conserving 30% of
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U.S. Proposes Ban on Imports, Exports of Banggai Cardinalfish
NOAA Fisheries has announced a proposed rule to ban the import and export of threatened Banggai cardinalfish, following a 2021 petition from conservation groups
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