Posts Tagged: endangered

Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA or the Act; 16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1544), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, the Services) determine which species to “list” as “endangered species” … read more

The query “What is an endangered species?” is quickly transformed into a far tougher question: How much loss should a species endure before we agree that the species deserves special protections and concerted effort for its betterment? Judgments about acceptable … read more

Political and business interests don’t appear to align with public’s view, study finds. read more

Status review shows the red wolf remains endangered – Work continues on future management of Eastern North Carolina experimental population. DOWNLOAD PDF: Red Wolf Species Status Assessment

These comments are submitted by the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Red Wolf Coalition, Defenders of Wildlife, and Animal Welfare Institute in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (“USFWS” or “Service”) five-year status review for … read more

“The beleaguered officials at USFWS just might cave into industry’s latest demands unless we, as wildlife advocates, begin to speak up in defense of the ESA. ” read more