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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. And all through the fast-tracked trailer bill process—without much room for scrutiny or debate.

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A Resource Guide for Fish-Friendly Infrastructure Funding

Washington Nature

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). Successfully funded projects score well on both.

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Climate Litigation Chart Updates – November 2016

Law Columbia

Ninth Circuit Reinstated Listing of Bearded Seal as Threatened Based on Climate Change Projections. 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).

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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 government also asserted that the MBTA and Eagle Act claims were barred by controlling precedent.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Ninth Circuit Reinstated Listing of Arctic Ringed Seals as Threatened. 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). order setting schedule Mar. DECISIONS AND SETTLEMENTS. AquAlliance v.

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ESA Policy News: May 4, 2023

ESA

The webinar will cover what is the appropriate category to apply for a green card and the best time to apply and what evidence is needed to provide the highest possible chance for green card approval. 11, 2022) CNSF – Statement on Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Aug. and qualify for a green card. Register here.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) did not sufficiently explain why it reversed a previous determination that the Pacific walrus qualified for listing as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Center for Biological Diversity v. Conservation Congress v. Forest Service , 2:13-cv-00934 (E.D.

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