Remember March of the Penguins? It was truly impressive to me to watch the incredible strength and patience these birds have to make that long, hard journey through the Antarctic … Read more
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Conservation Groups File Suit To Restore Endangered Species Act Protections
The National Wildlife Federation, 13 of its affiliates, and Golden Gate Audubon filed suit today challenging the Bush administration’s regulations weakening the consultation requirements of the Endangered Species Act. According … Read more
Bush Administration Eviscerates Endangered Species Act Protections
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
Just One Week Left To Speak Up For The Endangered Species Act!
Recent news from Hawaii reported that the federal government has identified 48 species on the island of Kauai to add to the endangered species list. According to the U.S. Secretary … Read more
Ask Congress to Help Defend the Endangered Species Act
A few weeks ago we alerted you of the current administration’s plans to dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act. This week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works … Read more
Climate Change Threatens Pika, Lawsuits Filed
Conservation groups recently filed lawsuits against federal and California state agencies that will seek to protect the mountain-dwelling American pika against the effects of global warming. The American pika is … Read more
Cool Resource – WebEcoist
I love the web. I also love nature. When the two meet, I’m thrilled. Let’s just say I was very excited to see the launch of the new WebEcoist. WebEcoist … Read more
Stop Rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act
On August 15 the Department of Interior announced plans to dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Bush Administration is steamrolling these changes through by limiting public participation to … Read more
Bush Administration Launching Sneak Attack on Endangered Species Act
This news just broke: WASHINGTON – Parts of the Endangered Species Act may soon be extinct. The Bush administration wants federal agencies to decide for themselves whether highways, dams, mines … Read more
Polar Bear “Threatened” Listing Comes with Strings Attached
Today the Department of the Interior announced it would list the polar bear as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, the decision came with administrative guidance … Read more
