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Great News: Endangered Species Act Restored!

 |  Mar 3, 2009

The Endangered Species Act was returned to its old form today, when President Obama directed federal agencies to once again consult with independent scientists at the Fish and Wildlife Service … Read more

Bush Administration Eviscerates Endangered Species Act Protections

 |  Dec 11, 2008

The Bush administration today issued a final rule eliminating the Endangered Species Act requirement that federal agencies consult with independent scientists. “This action eviscerates key protections that have helped safeguard … Read more

Black v. White? Supreme Court on Endangered Species and Clean Water

 |  Jun 26, 2007

When I went in search of a news article about Monday’s Supreme Court ruling on National Association of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife, I was dismayed to find the … Read more

Endangered Species Act Rewrite Could Change Wildlife Protections

 |  Mar 30, 2007

News broke recently that the federal government is considering a major rewrite of one of America’s most important conservation laws, the Endangered Species Act, with all indications pointing to a … Read more

Administration Reinterprets ESA

 |  Mar 19, 2007

Source: Tired of losing lawsuits brought by conservation groups, the Bush administration issued a new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act that would allow it to protect plants and animals … Read more

Administration Could Weaken Eagle Plan

 |  Feb 7, 2007

Check out NWF senior counsel John Kostyack on NPR this morning: “Bald Eagle May Leave Endangered List” by Elizabeth Shogren, National Public Radio Morning Edition, February 7, 2007 – The … Read more

Will U.S. Run Amuck on Teshekpuk?

 |  Aug 25, 2006

Even after all the troubles with the BP pipeline in Alaska this past month, the Bush administration is not slowing down its drill, drill, drill mentality when it comes to … Read more