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March 17, 2016 | Feature

Are Wolves Endangered?

The incredible comeback of the gray wolf in the Northern Rockies signaled the resolve of a society strong enough to embrace a world ensured not just for us, but for all species. Today, the future of wolves remains under threat. Earthjustice enforces the rule of law to preserve our irreplaceable wildlife and wild places. And we hold accountable those who harm them.

June 23, 2022 | In the News: The New York Times

Trump Definition of ‘Habitat’ for Endangered Species Tossed

Kristen Boyles, Managing Attorney, Northwest Regional Office: “These harmful rules have been in place for almost three years and the Biden administration is still missing in action. And the agencies are, of course, using them because they have to use the regulations that are in place.”

May 31, 2022 | Article

Keeping the Wolverine Wild in a Climate Crisis

Wolverines are among the fiercest creatures on the planet, yet even they are fighting to survive in a warming world.

May 31, 2022 | Press Release

Groups sue to protect threatened grizzly bears, bull trout in Flathead National Forest

Fish and Wildlife Service’s biological opinion failed to consider full impacts of road development and use

May 31, 2022 | Legal Document

Complaint - Challenge to FWS Biological Opinion for 2018 Flathead Forest Plan

Friends of the Wild Swan and Swan View Coalition filed suit in U.S. District Court in Montana targeting a 2018 U.S. Forest Service plan that allows for significant new roadbuilding in the Flathead National Forest.

May 27, 2022 | Legal Document

Opinion and Order Vacating 2020 Wolverine Withdrawal

Court restores wolverine protections while agency reconsiders endangered species decision.

May 27, 2022 | Press Release: Victory

Court Restores Wolverine Protections While Agency Reconsiders Endangered Species Decision

As a candidate species, the wolverine will be afforded certain protections under the Endangered Species Act

May 23, 2022 | Article

Tribal Members Use Totem Poles to Raise Alarm on Salmon Extinction

Snake River dams are harming salmon, orcas, and tribal communities. A solution can’t wait.

May 17, 2022 | Article

Why We Must Protect Beluga Whales

Oil and gas lease sales inflict grave harm on endangered species like the Cook Inlet beluga whale.

May 17, 2022 | Press Release

Groups File Suit to Protect Threatened Oceanic Whitetip Sharks

Officials past due assessing shark population in Pacific fishing areas

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