Your weekly roundup of wildlife news from across the country

 

WildSights:

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Wild stories from the Week:

 

Check out our new Wolverine Watchers album, which highlights some of the great photos of last year’s program:

 

The new Executive Order could remove protections for wildlife while turning our waters over to the oil industry: http://dfnd.us/2qvpTud

 

Now that winter’s over, wildlife are migrating back to summer habitats: http://dfnd.us/2pF6IQw

 

This week marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season in Florida: http://dfnd.us/2pFlpTv

 

 

 

Our Defenders in Action

 

In North Carolina:

On Tuesday, May 2nd, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Southeast Regional office in Asheville, North Carolina.  We had a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce, who we now have a membership with. The event celebrated our vital role in the community of Asheville and western North Carolina and highlighted the economic benefits of protecting wildlife for local businesses.

 

National:

We have joined other conservation and Alaska Native groups this week and filed a lawsuit against President Trump, challenging his decision to jettison a permanent ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.

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