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Uncertain Future for the Threatened Joshua Tree

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declined to protect the Joshua tree under the federal Endangered Species Act. Guardians will continue to fight so this iconic species doesn’t disappear forever.

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Creating the future we want, together

Who We Are

For over 30 years, WildEarth Guardians has worked to protect and restore the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. We believe in the intrinsic rights of nature, the blessings of diversity, the critical role of bold action, and the belief that citizens’ voices are essential—on the streets, in the halls of Congress, and in the courtroom—to address the nature and climate crises.

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Wildlife

For the sake of threatened wildlife, we are relentless advocates, reformers, and voices for the vulnerable.

Wild Places

We are working diligently to protect, restore, and connect the vast landscapes of the American West.

Rivers

Rivers across the American West are in crisis, which is why we are fighting to restore these vital arteries of life.

Climate + Energy

To take bold climate action, we must stop leasing America’s public lands and waters to the fossil fuel industry.

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WildEarth Guardians Press

More work remains to ensure lobo survival

Santa Fe New Mexican | Mar 29, 2023

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the first Mexican wolves being reintroduced into the wilds of the United States. And the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released its annual count of lobos in New Mexico and Arizona.

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All Guardians Op-Eds

Jared Polis supports Endangered Special Act rule, but not Colorado bill tied to it

Colorado Politics | Mar 30, 2023

While Gov. Jared Polis backs the state Division of Parks and Wildlife obtaining a rule allowing Colorado to move forward on its plan to reintroduce wolves, a spokesman said today he does not support the process outlined in a bill introduced yesterday.

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