US Fish and Wildlife Service
Extinction Plan: Ten Species Imperiled by the Trump Administration
Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration is on the cusp of finalizing a set of rules to weaken the Endangered
December 18, 2018 No Comments
Endangered Species Coalition
Congress
Landmark Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors Introduced in the Senate and House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6, 2018)—Marking the most significant step toward national wildlife conservation in decades, the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act
December 6, 2018 36 Comments
endangered species
Memorial for Tahlequah’s Baby and J50: First We Mourn, Then We Organize
Memorial originally planned for baby Orca that mother Tahlequah carried for 17 days in grieving ritual, now additionally planned for 3-year old J50 (Scarlet).
WHAT: Memorial for J35 Tahlequah’s Baby and J50
WHEN: Friday, September 21 – Starting at 3:00pm – 7:00pm
WHERE: Occidental Square Park in Pioneer Square on the Traditional lands of the Duwamish Peoples, 117 S Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104. Procession to The Federal Building at 915 2nd Ave to begin at 5:00 PM calling for the removal of the Lower Snake River dams.
September 14, 2018 5 Comments
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Zinke’s Interior Dept. Seeks to Undermine Protections for Endangered Species
Washington, DC — In response to today’s release by the Sec. Ryan Zinke’s Department of Interior of draft regulations to weaken protections for
July 19, 2018 12 Comments
Congress
House Unleashes Barrage of Bills to Weaken Endangered Species Act
“Rep. Bishop and other anti-wildlife Republicans in Congress are not content to try and sell our beloved public lands, but have been relentless in their efforts to undermine our most important safety net for fish and wildlife on the brink of extinction. The Endangered Species Act is one of our most successful conservation laws, having prevented the disappearance of hundreds of imperiled species. Thanks to Endangered Species Act, humpback whales still swim our coasts and bald eagles still soar our skies. It sad that some members of Congress and the special interests they take money from wish to deny future generations of Americans the opportunity to enjoy our amazing wildlife.”
July 17, 2018 5 Comments
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Wyoming GOP Senator Introduces Discussion Draft to Weaken Endangered Species Act
Today Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced a bill that would undermine one of America’s bedrock wildlife conservation laws, the Endangered Species Act. While the Act requires the best available science to be used in wildlife protection decisions, Senator Barrasso’s bill would subject wildlife protection decisions to political interference.
July 2, 2018 30 Comments
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Endangered Species Coalition and Native Plant Conservation Campaign Launch Voter Toolkit
Effort Aims to Inform, Mobilize Conservation Voters in 2018 Washington, D.C. – A national wildlife conservation organization, the Endangered Species
June 19, 2018 1 Comment
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U.S. Celebrating Endangered Species Day on Friday
Over 130 Events Planned at Zoos, Nature Centers and other Venues Washington, DC – On Friday, May 18, thousands of
May 15, 2018 2 Comments
Congress
U.S. Congress Rejects More than a Dozen Provisions to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
Today the House of Representatives voted and passed an Omnibus appropriations bill that largely rejected new policy provisions or amendments that would have weakened the Endangered Species Act. The bill’s release follows weeks of intense pressure from conservation groups on behalf of imperiled wildlife and late-night negotiations in the House and Senate.
March 22, 2018 10 Comments
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“Wolf” Delivers Letter from Businesses to U.S. Lawmakers Opposing Anti-wildlife Appropriations Riders
Conservation Groups Aim to Thwart Congressional Attack on Endangered Species Washington, DC – Representatives of conservation groups on Wednesday–along with Journey,
March 14, 2018 4 Comments
