Barrasso defended his bill, saying it “elevates the role of states in partnering with the federal government in implementing the Endangered Species Act" by giving "states the opportunity to lead wildlife conservation efforts, including through the establishment of recovery teams for listed species in development and implementing recovery plans.” … [Read more...] about Dems Slam GOP Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act
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Endangered Species Act stripped of key provisions in Trump administration proposal
In another rollback of a key provision, the administration wants the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to strike language that guides officials to ignore economic impacts when determining how wildlife should be protected. … [Read more...] about Endangered Species Act stripped of key provisions in Trump administration proposal
Trump administration proposes limiting habitat protections for endangered species
The changes include potential limits on habitat protections, an end to automatic protections for threatened plants and animals, and streamlining inter-agency consultations when federal government actions could jeopardize a species. … [Read more...] about Trump administration proposes limiting habitat protections for endangered species
Trump Administration Takes Aim At Endangered Species Act
Shortly after President Donald Trump took office, Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) told E&E News that it might be time for lawmakers to “start over again” and “repeal it and replace” the act. At a congressional hearing last year, Greg Sheehan, the principal deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, testified in support of a package of GOP-led bills targeting the Endangered Species Act, saying the proposals “seek to improve implementation” of the law. … [Read more...] about Trump Administration Takes Aim At Endangered Species Act
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 letters: Trump’s tweet, unaffiliated voters, endangered species
No doubt they are shaken by the resolve of this leader of the free world. Should Iran not comply, the president may be expected to escalate to the point of holding his breath and stomping his feet until his ears turn red and his hair gets mussed. The world trembles at the thought. … [Read more...] about Wednesday, July 25, 2018 letters: Trump’s tweet, unaffiliated voters, endangered species
