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Press Releases
Jun 13, 2023
New settlement aims to protect Washington’s iconic bighorn sheep herds from disease outbreaks

This settlement is a significant step towards securing vital protection for the bighorns on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Legal Victory, Wildlife
#PressStatement, #WildlandsForWildlife
Jun 5, 2023
Federal Judge nixes approval of Idaho phosphate mine

Mine was to extract phosphate for use in making herbicide glyphosate

Public Lands
#EndangeredSpeciesAct, #PressStatement
Jun 2, 2023
Secretary Haaland protects Chaco Canyon from oil and gas drilling

Advocates call for protecting entire Greater Chaco landscape and climate

Climate + Energy
#JustTransition, #KeepItInTheGround, #PressStatement
Jun 1, 2023
Idaho, Wyoming urged to equire Bear Identification Course for Black Bear Hunters

Groups are asking each state to require an identification course to reduce inadvertent grizzly bear death

Wildlife
#EndTheWarOnWildlife, #PressStatement
Jun 1, 2023
Upcoming sage grouse plans offer Biden Administration chance to protect dwindling species

Groups send letter highlighting concerns sage about Bureau of Land Management's grouse land-use plans for 10 Western states

Wildlife
#PressStatement, #SafeguardTheSagebrushSea, #StopExtinction, #WildlandsForWildlife
Jun 1, 2023
Groups challenge legislature’s unlawful attempts to weaken Montana coal laws

Federal law requires state to obtain approval before such changes are made

Climate + Energy
#JustTransition, #KeepItInTheGround, #PressStatement
May 30, 2023
Advocates Demand “Phasing Out Fossil Fuels” As Part of Proposed BLM Public Lands Rule

Diverse Coalition Continues to Call for Ending the Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing Program as Bureau of Land Management Moves forward with New Rule to Protect Climate

Climate + Energy
#JustTransition, #KeepItInTheGround
May 25, 2023
WildEarth Guardians calls on New Mexico to ban toxic forever chemical use by the oil and gas industry

Broad coalition supports move, urges Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham administration to rein in use of hazardous substances in drilling and fracking

Climate + Energy
#PressStatement
May 25, 2023
Advocates hold “End Sacrifice Zones” rally at New Mexico Bureau of Land Management

Diverse coalition of 270+ advocates, Indigenous groups, farmers, artists, musicians, educators, and businesses call for end to federal fossil fuel leasing

Climate + Energy
#JustTransition, #KeepItInTheGround, #PressStatement
May 16, 2023
Colorado governor vetoes state legislation aimed to delay wolf reintroduction

Wildlife advocates applaud act to uphold the will of Colorado voters

Wildlife
#DefendCarnivores, #EndTheWarOnWildlife, #PressStatement