Tag: defenders of wildlife

They cover two-thirds of Earth, playing a vital role in providing us with oxygen, regulating the climate and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But our oceans—and the turtles, whales, sharks and other marine life that call them home—are in trouble. If not slowed, climate change over the next few centuries could lead to marine biodiversity loss unlike anything Earth has seen in 252 million years. We still have time to protect and conserve our oceans. Defenders of Wildlife is focused on solutions and restoring and protecting the places that wildlife and people can’t live without. We must keep our … Continue

Got Grizzlies? The primary factor limiting grizzly bear recovery is human-caused mortality. We’re helping prevent these conflicts through our electric fence incentive program. Learn more about how we’re protecting people and bears at defenders.org/got-grizzlies

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Russ:

Hey there. I’m Russ Talmo, with Defenders of Wildlife – program associate out of our Northern Rockies and Plains region. And today we are out here celebrating our 500th electric fence project through our electric fence incentive program. This is a real milestone and after 11 years of this program, we have helped over 500 landowners and residents build electric fences to secure … Continue

We can’t abandon the wolves of the Northern Rockies! Join us and urge the Biden administration to enact an emergency relisting for the at-risk wolves in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act! Take action today: https://dfnd.us/3Lfrj4d 🐺

As our planet continues to heat up, conditions on Earth are becoming more unpredictable; shifting wildlife behaviors and pushing species closer to extinction. Learn how Defenders of Wildlife is working to better understand the ways climate change impacts species and what we’re doing to help. Visit defenders.org

Join Monica and our partners at Hispanic Access Foundation in hiking to raise awareness and demonstrate the diverse community support for the proposed Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge. This event celebrates Latino Advocacy Week and expanding access to the great outdoors.