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Defenders Slams Trump Interior Pick Burgum
Trump made known that he intends to nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior, giving authority of the nation’s public lands, wildlife and natural resources to a leading advocate of oil and gas drilling.
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Defenders Opposes Proposed Illegal Land Exchange in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation groups are outraged today by a Department of the Interior’s proposal released today to trade away congressionally-designated wilderness lands within the Izembek National Wildlife
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Florida Passes Ill-Conceived Amendment 2, Wildlife Conflict Could Ensue
Florida voters yesterday affirmed Amendment 2 to the state’s constitution, a wholly unnecessary amendment disguised as an effort to preserve the right to fishing and
Press Releases
Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change
More than 150 scientists, including Thomas Lovejoy, Carl Safina, Barry Noon and Stuart Pimm say our natural resources can’t wait WASHINGTON (07/13/2010) - Summary: Climate
Obama administration holds threats to America’s coasts at bay, issues new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium
WASHINGTON (07/12/2010) - The following is a statement from Rodger Schlickeisen, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife: “Today’s action by the administration makes
Idaho pulling out all the stops to kill wolves
State expands wolf killing to include trapping with electronic calls Summary: Idaho wildlife officials just announced they will allow trapping and the use of electronic
Two Mexican gray wolves found dead
Defenders of Wildlife offers up to $10K for information on wolf killings Summary: Between 1998 and June 2009, 31 Mexican gray wolves were illegally killed
Threatened California sea otter shot dead
Defenders of Wildlife posts a $2,500 reward for information on the crime Summary: A threatened southern sea otter was shot to death in the Morro
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