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“Fully Protected” No More?

Legal Planet

Now back to this year’s “Fully Protected Species Trailer Bill.” The bill would eliminate the most restrictive category of species protection under California law, which has existed since 1970 and applies to 37 species. But CESA protections are not as stringent as those provided by “fully protected” status.

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A Resource Guide for Fish-Friendly Infrastructure Funding

Washington Nature

Photo by Zoe van Duivenbode / The Nature Conservancy. Scoring criteria are broken down into two categories: qualitative and technical. The goal of these projects is to recover and sustain fisheries—particularly those managed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Beringia distinct population segment (DPS) of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). motion for leave to amend Oct. 17, 2016; motion to expedite Oct.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The court agreed with the magistrate’s conclusion that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim for violation of a nondiscretionary duty under the Endangered Species Act and that the court therefore lacked jurisdiction. The proposed project involves construction of three new water intakes to divert water from the Sacramento River.

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Policy News: February 28, 2022

ESA

The Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive Act (Kelp Act, H.R. Jared Huffman (D-CA), authorizes a $50 million grant program to fund conservation, restoration and management projects focused on kelp forest ecosystems. The Combatting Online Wildlife Trafficking Act ( H.R 16: . 4458 ), from Rep. on March 7, 2022. .

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). California Federal Court Ordered Publication of Obama-Era Energy Conservation Standards in Federal Register. billion over a 30-year period.

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ESA Policy News: May 4, 2023

ESA

Rothman (University of Maryland), Veronica Manka’a Tangiri (Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District, Lund University), Aubrey Tingler (University of Maryland) and Tatjana Washington (University of Chicago). 11, 2022) CNSF – Statement on Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Aug. and qualify for a green card.

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