The National Park Service finalized a regulation that abdicates the agency's responsibility to manage wildlife in Alaska's ...

The wildlife you love can’t vote, but you can. You care about the animals, lands and waters that surround you. Conservation is an important public policy issue, and elected officials at every level of ...

This blog post presents an op-ed published in the Colorado Sun, written by Defenders of Wildlife’s Stefan Ekernas, opposing Colorado’s Amendment 83 and warning that its vague “traditional methods” ...

This op-ed in The Hill, written by Defenders of Wildlife President and CEO Andrew Bowman, argues against using the Endangered Species Act as a bargaining chip in permitting reform, contending that ...

When decisions impacting wildlife are made, it is necessary to take all the best available science into account. Unfortunately, large-scale decisions are frequently made without these considerations ...

Coexisting with wildlife is integral to Defenders’ mission to protect all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We are fortunate to share the land, water and sky with an ...

Unrelenting pressure from some commercial and political interests continue to threaten landmark conservation laws, like the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty ...

The Senate, House of Representatives and White House each play a role in making key decisions about wildlife and habitat. These decisions can range from passing and vetoing legislation, enacting bills ...

We are on the verge of a 6th Mass Extinction, with species being lost at up to 1,000 times faster than normal because of human activities. The United States recognized the risk early, with Congress ...

Grizzly bears are icons of American Wilderness. While seeing one of these magnificent creatures in the wild—from a distance—can be an exciting experience, it’s important to know the appropriate ...

Join our mobile Rapid Response Network! You can be the first to hear about how we’re going to hold this administration accountable and how you can fight back for wildlife! The Arctic is warming at ...

Find Help With Wildlife Damage: Sometimes, it happens - the wildlife we week to live peacefully alongside causes damage to our property. While unfortunate, there are ways you can get help. Red wolves ...