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2010 Press Releases

December

Christmas comes early for America’s wild lands 12/23/2010

Congress calls for more science before Arctic Ocean drilling 12/21/2010

Feds release draft plan to guide solar energy on public lands across the West 12/16/2010

Endangered Species Act protections “warranted” for wolverines 12/13/2010

New report details plight of polar bears 12/09/2010

Obama administration moves to restore protection of American coasts from dangers of offshore drilling 12/01/2010

November

100,000 tell Obama administration to redo Arctic drilling assessment 11/30/2010

Conservation Groups Act to Protect Salmon from Pesticide Peril 11/29/2010

Defenders selected as Members Project® candidate 11/29/2010

Department of the Interior takes essential stand for the future of polar bears, designates critical habitat 11/24/2010

Conservation groups seek responsible ORV management at Cape Hatteras 11/16/2010

Conservationists intervene against frivolous anti-Mexican gray wolf lawsuit 11/12/2010

List of candidates for endangered status grows again 11/11/2010

Groups applaud EPA action to reduce water pollution from power plants 11/09/2010

October

Largest-ever solar project approved in California 10/25/2010

Six months since the explosion, Senate has yet to act 10/20/2010

BP responsible for harm to ecosystem and species in the Gulf 10/20/2010

Gov. Otter abandons wolf management in Idaho 10/18/2010

Federal Task Force affirms need for a national strategy to protect wildlife, natural resources and local communities from climate change 10/14/2010

Deepwater drilling moratorium lifted prematurely, threats to wildlife left unaddressed 10/12/2010

Feds rush incomplete environmental review of oil and gas drilling in Arctic Ocean 10/12/2010

Right steps taken toward habitat protection for North Atlantic whales 10/06/2010

CA solar projects provide important lessons on clean energy development, water and wildlife protection 10/05/2010

September

Defenders says reforms to offshore drilling industry are a step in the right direction 09/30/2010

Senate bill would short-circuit Endangered Species Act protection for wolves 09/29/2010

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service “Strategic Plan” provides model for government response to climate change 09/27/2010

For the first time, Senate formally recognizes National Wildlife Refuge Week 09/24/2010

Animated film shines spotlight on wolves 09/15/2010

Defenders fulfills commitment on compensation 09/01/2010

August

Coalition expands call for solutions to climate change in Powder River Basin 08/31/2010

Florida leaders highlight opportunities presented by America’s Great Outdoors Initiative 08/25/2010

Nesting birds and sea turtles break records at Cape Hatteras National Seashore 08/25/2010

Environmental groups call for expansion of Panther Refuge 08/23/2010

Defenders shifts focus to wolf coexistence partnerships 08/20/2010

Court victory greets returning plovers 08/17/2010

Federal protections restored for Northern Rockies’ wolves 08/05/2010

Groups intervene to protect the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale 08/04/2010

Defenders reacts to NOAA report on Gulf oil disaster 08/04/2010

As CA sea otter population declines, conservation fund falters 08/03/2010

July

The House of Representatives passes the CLEAR Act, taking a landmark step toward fixing our broken offshore drilling system 07/30/2010

PARC Project finds three potential new frog species 07/28/2010

Defenders of Wildlife mourns the loss of climate scientist, Dr. Stephen Schneider 07/26/2010

Panoche Valley Solar Farm threatens California's heartland 07/22/2010

Federal court halts oil and gas activities under Chukchi Sea lease sale 07/21/2010

Another Mexican gray wolf found illegally shot 07/16/2010

Senator Reid promotes responsible renewable energy development 07/16/2010

Congress aims to clear up federal role in the future of energy development 07/15/2010

Renowned scientists call on U.S. Senate to protect communities and natural resources in the face of climate change 07/13/2010

Coalition steps up call for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming 07/13/2010

Obama administration holds threats to America’s coasts at bay, issues new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium 07/12/2010

Idaho pulling out all the stops to kill wolves 07/09/2010

Two Mexican gray wolves found dead 07/07/2010

Threatened California sea otter shot dead 07/01/2010

June

Off road vehicle kills nesting sea turtle on Cape Hatteras National Seashore 06/25/2010

Gov. Jindal's attacks out of line, Defenders of Wildlife says 06/24/2010

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards $3.1 million to facilitate "wildlife-friendly" renewable energy development in the United States 06/24/2010

Federal court lifts moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico 06/22/2010

“Drill, baby, drill” event in poor taste 06/15/2010

MMS deepwater lease sales to BP and other companies continue lax oversight, say groups 06/11/2010

Senate votes to uphold the integrity of the Clean Air Act, rejects Murkowski's attempt to increase reliance on dirty fuels 06/10/2010

Passage of wildlife crossing zones bill promises safer roads for Colorado drivers and wildlife 06/09/2010

May

White House review of MMS environmental review procedures will be crucial 05/27/2010

Groups optimistic about administration’s reported decision to pause Arctic oil drilling 05/27/2010

Reprieve for the Arctic Ocean 05/27/2010

Drilling must be put on hold, Defenders of Wildlife says 05/26/2010

BP to be sued over harm to endangered species 05/25/2010

Wildlife advocates file suit to protect world’s most endangered whale 05/25/2010

Three panthers killed last weekend on Tamiami Trail/U.S. 41 05/24/2010

State of Alaska attempts to steamroll federal management of National Wildlife Refuge 05/21/2010

Conservation groups call Arizona program an example the nation should follow 05/20/2010

One month after beginning of Gulf oil spill, groups call on President Obama to ban new offshore drilling 05/20/2010

Minerals Management Service's complicity in Gulf oil disaster challenged in court 05/17/2010

Despite court’s decision, groups vow to continue to fight Shell’s Arctic drilling 05/13/2010

Kerry-Lieberman bill a welcome step forward in addressing climate change 05/12/2010

Conservation groups' comments on off-road vehicle management plan 05/12/2010

Defenders' statement on the continued support for offshore drilling by members of Congress 05/11/2010

Offshore Arctic drilling still scheduled in less than 60 days 05/10/2010

Time out on Arctic offshore oil drilling needed 05/06/2010

Defenders of Wildlife named recipient of Nature's Path 2010 EnviroKidz giving back award 05/05/2010

Sec. Salazar urged to reconsider Shell Oil’s exploratory drilling planned for the Arctic Ocean in less than 60 days 05/05/2010

Communications industry and conservation groups jointly propose to the FCC interim processing standards for communications towers 05/04/2010

Conservation coalition calls for clean energy in Powder River Basin of Wyoming 05/04/2010

Defenders of Wildlife launches ad campaign directed at Discovery Communications Inc 05/04/2010

Defenders' response to Lieberman's drilling comments 05/04/2010

April

Defenders' statement on Gulf oil spill disaster 04/30/2010

Feds say the Mohave ground squirrel may face extinction 04/27/2010

FWS unveils new vision for wind-energy siting and wildlife 04/14/2010

Win for scientifically sound wildlife management as Alaska Legislature rejects Al Barrette for Board of Game 04/09/2010

March

Offshore drilling plan threatens coastal communities, ocean wildlife 03/31/2010

Speak up for national forests 03/30/2010

Amphibians in pet trade win protections at CITES meeting 03/22/2010

California Governor gives "fast-tracked" renewable energy projects a jumpstart today 03/22/2010

New safeguards for polar bears voted down at CITES meeting 03/18/2010

Administration recognizes need for unified climate change adaptation strategy 03/16/2010

Defenders of Wildlife calls on Congress to restore funding for National Wildlife Refuge System 03/08/2010

Conservation groups seek stronger protections for Cape Hatteras 03/05/2010

Sage grouse is in danger of extinction, feds say 03/05/2010

More than 145,000 speak out against corporate sponsored wolf killing contests 03/01/2010

February

California Sea Otter Fund’s survival in jeopardy 02/24/2010

Defenders mourns the loss of FWS Director Sam Hamilton 02/22/2010

Mexican wolf numbers down to 42 02/05/2010

Some notable gains for wildlife in Obama’s budget 02/01/2010

Obama's budget includes key funding for land and water 02/01/2010

January

Conservation groups in court to save highly endangered whales 01/28/2010

Congress should end tax breaks for polluters, invest in green economy 01/28/2010

Wild bumble bees teeter on brink of extinction 01/21/2010

Shell Oil Chukchi Sea drilling plans challenged 01/20/2010

Nine invasive snakes proposed for import ban 01/20/2010

Environmental groups applaud state for taking enforcement action against coal ash landfill 01/15/2010

Feds agree endangered Florida manatees need more habitat protection 01/12/2010

Endangered jaguars will get a recovery plan, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says 01/12/2010