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Farewell to Rodger  Over the past 20 years, Defenders President Rodger Schlickeisen has covered a lot of ground.
From the forests of Yellowstone to the halls of Congress, Rodger's hands-on approach has made an incredible difference for our wildlife and wild places.
Renowned conservationist and Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin pays tribute to Rodger as our beloved president heads toward retirement on October 1st.
Read Jeff Corwin's tribute to Rodger. |
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A Vulnerable Arctic  A changing climate can have devastating effects on polar bears, lynx, caribou and other wildlife living in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
In a new report, Defenders' experts assessed the risks posed by climate change to 38 mammals that call the refuge home. Sixteen of them are rated either extremely or highly vulnerable to forecasted changes over the next 50 years.
Defenders released the report just as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened the public comment period on the Arctic refuge’s draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan, which includes a proposal to permanently protect the sensitive coastal plain from oil and gas drilling.
Such a move offers hope for these at-risk Arctic animals, and Defenders is fighting for the added layer of protection.
Learn more: Watch a video on Defender's report and recommendations for action as well as a video on the federal conservation plan. |
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Victory: Shark Bill Awaits Signature
This week, the California Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban trade in shark fins -- and could save the lives of millions of sharks. Defenders supporters sent more than 34,000 messages to their elected officials to secure passage of this shark-saving bill, which now awaits Governor Jerry Brown's signature.
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Prairie Poison Banned
After a hard-fought court battle, Defenders won a legal victory for prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets and other prairie animals. Last month, a federal court barred the use of Rozol -- a terrible poison used to kill prairie dogs -- in the states of Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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Brighter Future for Sea Otters
California's sea otters have a brighter future thanks to Defenders-backed legislation and new proposed federal recovery rules. The law allows Californians to continue donating through their state income tax forms to a critical otter research fund. Meanwhile, the new federal rules give these playful marine mammals a better shot at recovery.
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Defenders: On the Road in Montana  Montana residents can now show their love for wildlife right on their bumper. This isn't just a bumper sticker, but a new license plate that highlights the Big Sky State's iconic wildlife.
Designed by our own Peter Corcoran, the plates feature an elk, a wolf, a brown bear and a bison, against the scenic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Proceeds from the plates will help Defenders continue our work to protect wildlife in Montana and beyond.
Learn more about Montana's wildlife license plates.
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