I wrote this past spring about a proposal by the Trump Administration to eliminate the definition of harm in the regulations implementing the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which might eliminate protections from habitat modification for federally listed species. I also noted three different steps California could do to backfill the federal ESA if such … Continue reading "Backfilling the federal ESA"| Legal Planet
A federal judge in Missoula this week found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when authorizing expanded commercial livestock grazing leases north of Yellowstone National Park. In an order handed down Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy found that an Environmental Assessment conducted by the Forest Service was insufficient, as it did […]| Daily Montanan
The births underscore the importance of reintroduction efforts and strong protections for endangered species. The post Birth of New Pups Illustrates the Success of Colorado Wolf Reintroduction appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Last week, staff from Maine Audubon were in Washington D.C. to hand-deliver a petition signed by more than 1,800 Mainers asking Maine’s Congressional delegation to protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Maine Audubon Advocacy & Outreach Manager Nick Lund met with staff in the offices of Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Representatives Jared […]| Maine Audubon
SCI Foundation and Safari Club International are proud to announce the premiere of a powerful new documentary chronicling one of America’s greatest wildlife recoveries: the return of the Louisiana black bear. Once on the brink of extinction, the Louisiana black bear has made a historic comeback. New film highlights the species’ journey from being listed as … Celebrating a Conservation Success: New Film Showcases the Recovery of the Louisiana Black Bear Read More »| Safari Club International Foundation
A small percentage of species protected by the law have ever recovered, but an even smaller fraction have gone extinct. With all the threats they face, including long-shrinking federal support, that’s an achievement, scientists note.| Inside Climate News
In late July 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it had opened a public comment period on its proposal to register three dicamba-based pesticide products for use directly on dicamba-tolerant soybean and cotton seeds. No dicamba pesticide has been available for “over-the-top” use since 2024 after a federal court in Arizona overturned the registered labels for three dicamba pesticides, XtendiMax, Engenia, and Tavium. Although dicamba has been approved for us...| National Agricultural Law Center
All 12 Bay Area “critical habitat” groves in a proposed federal threatened listing include eucalyptus. How do we protect a native that now depends on a non-native to survive?| Bay Nature
The Manchin-Barrasso energy permitting bill that I’ve posted about is not the only permitting reform bill that died with the last Congress. The House had passed the “Fix Our Forests Act,” legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce Westerman, a Republican from Arkansas, with a focus on trying to reduce fire risks on federal (and other) lands. … Continue reading "The Urgent Need to Address Fire Risk"| Legal Planet
Discover how the establishment of Everglades National Park inadvertently provided a critical refuge for the Critically Endangered smalltooth sawfish. Learn about the dual threats of fishing and habitat loss, and the ongoing challenges facing this remarkable species. Authored by Elijah Winger.| Marine Conservation Institute
