Tag: Endangered Species Act
California votes to protect mountain lions under the state Endangered Species...
The vote secured the Southern California and Central Coast mountain lions as a distinct population segment (DPS) and listed both populations as threatened under CESA because of their vulnerability to these threats and becoming locally extinct.
Federal judge’s ruling vacates Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of petition...
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it denied a petition for protection last year.
Endangered salmon species returns to Northern California river habitat in over...
Listed under the Endangered Species Act since 1994, this is the first time in almost a century Chinook salmon, the largest Pacific salmon species, returned to the McCloud River, which flows through Siskiyou and Shasta counties.
US Fish and Wildlife Service protects Indonesian monitor lizard under Endangered...
The species, which was threatened by the U.S. pet trade and habitat loss, will receive emergency protection.
A legal victory for wetlands: Federal court halts Florida’s fast-track permitting
In a landmark ruling, a federal court overturns Florida's controversial wetlands permitting program, marking a significant win for endangered species and environmental protection.
Fish and Wildlife Service lists subspecies of silverspot butterfly under Endangered...
The silverspot butterfly isn't in immediate danger of extinction, but rather science indicates that it will likely be endangered in the near future.
One of North America’s largest bumblebee species under review for endangered...
The announcement will prompt a yearlong scientific assessment followed by a public comment period before a decision is made.
US Fish and Wildlife schedule dates to decide endangered species protections...
"We’re in an extinction crisis, and scientists are warning of the impending loss of more than a million species. We need a Fish and Wildlife Service that does its job and acts with urgency.”
Gray wolves regain Endangered Species Act protection
After 45 years of protection under the Endangered Species Act, the federal court ruling "restored wolf protections in the Great Lakes region, West Coast states and southern Rocky Mountains."
US Fish and Wildlife precludes listing of monarch butterfly on Endangered...
While the monarch butterfly remains a candidate for the list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found listing actions for 161 species on the National Listing Workplan a higher priority.
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Multi-million dollar agreement to import giant pandas from China collapses
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