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The U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Proposes Listing The Lesser Prairie-Chicken As Threatened

On November 30, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a proposed rule to list the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). While voluntary...more

BLM Responds to Allegations of Fracking-Related Endangered Species Act Violations

As we previously reported, on August 29, 2012, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) gave notice of its intent to sue the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Last...more