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Here's what's happening at Defenders of Wildlife ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [alt_text] [Egret in profile © Running Wild Media] WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS “This is just the latest iteration of a threat that's been against the Okefenokee for decades. What we're seeking and hoping to see is a permanent solution, encouraging the federal government to assert its reserved water rights to protect the integrity of the refuge.” Ben Prater, Southeast Program Director, on the dangers posed by mining to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. [Read More →]( Our Conservation Report Card is here – see how you legislators scored! Each year, Defenders publishes our Conservation Report Card to measure the commitment of U.S. Senators and Representatives on key conservation issues. We recently shared our Report Card for the 117th Congress – you can see how your elected officials voted now! [Click here to see how your Senators and Representatives voted for wildlife, habitat and the environment!]( ### This Earth day, your gift goes 3X as far to protect the animals you love! It’s time to recognize that our nation’s most vulnerable animals need our help. This is your chance to keep them safe: In honor of Earth Day, your gift will be matched to make 3X the impact, up to $150,000! [Help save the lives of wolves, polar bears, ocelots and more with your Earth Day gift – click here to take action!]( [Honey Bee on flower (c) David Friend]( [How to Celebrate Earth Day]( Earth Day is a special day that focuses on our environment and nature – that’s as true today as it was during the first Earth Day in 1970. We explore a brief history of this holiday and share how you can get involved in protecting Mother Earth! [Read More →]( [Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (c) US Fish and Wildlife Service]( [Fish and Wildlife Service Raises a Shield for the Okefenokee]( In response to the threat of a controversial proposed mine near the Okefenokee Refuge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently took a major step toward protecting this landscape permanently. [Read More →]( [Bison in Yellowstone National Park (c) Jim Shane]( [Yellowstone Bison Transports: Repatriation for Native Nations]( The Yellowstone Bison Conservation Transfer Program helps Native American communities restore their buffalo populations. Learn how Defenders’ Chamois Andersen takes part in coordinating this monumental effort. [Read More →]( [Sandhill Crane with Chick © Ursula Dubrick/fStop Foundation]( [California’s Water Management Dilemma]( How does California balance the health and wellbeing of its wildlife with the needs of communities and industries? Our Water Policy Advisor explains the current management plan, the damage done by past management, and how you can understand more about where your water and food come from. [Read More →]( [Jaguar in Jungle © Jeffrey Armstrong]( [Brown Bear © Ron Niebrugge/USFS]( [Make your recurring gift!]( Becoming a recurring donor places you among our most committed and valued supporters. Your gift will help us fight around the clock to counter the growing threats to wildlife. [Become a Wildlife Guardian →]( [Golden-Cheeked Warbler Singing with Open Mouth © Greg W. Lasley/USFWS]( [Holding appreciated assets?]( Help change the tone of wildlife conservation with a stock gift today. Your gift will bring much needed resources towards defending wildlife! [Get Started Today →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org © 2024 Defenders of Wildlife --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo credits: Egret © Running Wild Media | Honey Bee on flower © David Friend | Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge © US Fish and Wildlife Service | Bison in Yellowstone National Park © Jim Shane | Sandhill Crane with Chick © Ursula Dubrick/fStop Foundation | Jaguar © Jeffrey Armstrong | Brown Bear © Ron Niebrugge/USFS | Golden-Cheeked Warbler © Greg W. Lasley/USFWS This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]