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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

Warming World Threatens Penguins, Too

 |  Jan 6, 2009

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

Conservation Groups File Suit To Restore Endangered Species Act Protections

 |  Dec 18, 2008

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

 |  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

Just One Week Left To Speak Up For The Endangered Species Act!

 |  Oct 9, 2008

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

 |  Sep 24, 2008

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

 |  Aug 26, 2008

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

 |  Aug 25, 2008

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

 |  Aug 21, 2008

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

 |  Aug 11, 2008

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