Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife continues efforts to keep federal protections in place for Northern Rockies wolves, and along with other conservation organizations got the Fish & Wildlife Service to extend the public comment period until May 9th.

Severe budget cuts and funding shortfalls have seriously threatened the National Wildlife Refuge System.  However, Defenders is  working with Congressional Representatives, to ensure that these wild lands and the wildlife that lives there, will continue to thrive for future generations.

A more wildlife-friendly Capitol Hill is moving forward on legislation that helps wildlife on the brink of extinction by giving incentives to private landowners for conservation.  Last year at around this time, Rep. Richard Pombo was using his power as Chairman of the House Resources Committee to push an anti-wildlife agenda and gut the Endangered Species Act. But just months after his defeat, …

Decision by the Fish & Wildlife Service on removing the bald eagle from the Endangered Species Act will be postponed until June …

In a unanimous vote, the Alaska Board of Game voted to protect the McNeil River bears, maintaining a hunting ban near this famous bear hang-out. Defenders staff and activists were on hand, making sure that these special bears had a voice before the Alaska Board.

The Nez Perce became the first Native American tribe to lead efforts to recover an endangered species. As the first wolves were released back into the wild, tribal elders offered blessings, welcoming them back to their homeland ...

Yellow-headed Parrot …

Conservation With Your Coffee …

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