On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit declined to stay on appeal a lower court ruling which has already had a nationwide impact on permitting of oil and gas pipelines that cross streams...more
5/29/2020
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Waters of the United States ,
Wetlands
The greater sage-grouse is a chicken-like bird that is currently found in 11 western states. For more than 25 years, there has been considerable controversy concerning whether to list the greater sage-grouse for protection...more
11/1/2019
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Conservation ,
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Endangered Species ,
Endangered Species Act (ESA) ,
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ESA Listings ,
Forest Service ,
Habitat Conservation Plan ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
NEPA ,
Trump Administration ,
US Fish and Wildlife Service