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Whales, Lobsters, and the Paradox of Winning Too Much

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Hill , although both the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) and the Snail Darter managed to survive that showdown. The whales are critically endangered and entanglements are horrible. We settled the case on appeal to help defeat the bill, but all of this was a learning moment for a young lawyer. This is tough stuff.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

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White House: The Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) is holding a series of virtual listening sessions to inform the development of the 2023- 2028 Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strategic Plan. Comments should be submitted through the USGCRP website and are due by May 15, 2023.

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028. The bill would also increase authorized funding for invasive species partnerships funding level from $50 million to $75 million. David Joyce (R-OH) introduced a bill ( H.R.

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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

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Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

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National Science Board: The nomination period is open for the 2022-2028 class of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation. NOAA NMFS – 90-Day Finding on a Petition To List Southern Oregon and Northern California Coastal Spring-Run Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act.

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