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In the Northern Rockies–where wolves have been denied Endangered Species Act protections–more than 100 wolves have been killed by hunters

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Help make more progress in the fight to ban killing contests
More than forty states around the country allow wildlife-killing contests that reward participants for the largest or greatest number of
December 30, 2023 No Comments

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Don’t let the 50th year of the Endangered Species Act be its last
The Endangered Species Act became law 50 years ago today. President Richard Nixon said this in his signing statement: Nothing
December 28, 2023 No Comments
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Pollinator Protectors Project
Spotlight on: Nez Perce National Historical Park Coauthored by: Jeanne Dodds, ESC Creative Engagement Director and Heidi Tamm, Nez Perce National
November 9, 2018 1 Comment

Colorado
Local Interests Come Together to Protect Threatened Jumping Mouse
I like to say that I work on the “people-side” of wildlife conservation. Most of the time, my days consist
November 1, 2018 1 Comment

Congress
The Midterm results could be the difference between extinction and conservation
The 2018 midterm election could determine the fate of the Endangered Species Act and how hard we have to fight
October 29, 2018 1 Comment

Dams
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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The heartbreaking story of Tahlequah (J35)
When humans experience grief, we often turn to music to express deep emotions of loss and sorrow. Many of us
August 1, 2018 3 Comments

Endangered Species Act
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

American alligators
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

Endangered Species Act
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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