In a lawsuit brought by Coastal Law Enforcement Action Network (CLEAN) against the Commission, Judge Chalfant of the L.A. Superior Court granted CLEAN's petition for writ of mandate, overturning the Commission's approval of an after-the-fact permit for expanded facilities at … Continue reading
Specifically, a member of the California Central Coast steelhead distinct population segment. The homeless man was convicted under state law, and NMFS officials have indicated that they will not bring a federal enforcement action. One wonders whether environmental groups will … Continue reading
According to a new AP report, from 1996 to 2006, "more than $93 million was spent on managing the long-lived reptile, records show. That's more than was spent on other species such as the grizzly bear, gray wolf or bald … Continue reading
So reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Although the power line "is needed to bring power from wind, geothermal and solar facilities in Imperial County and Mexico, and . . .will provide capacity so other lines can carry wind power from … Continue reading
The AP laments the fact that the Obama administration will be unable to quickly reverse the new Section 7 consultation regulations. The Arizona Daily Star suggests that, nonetheless, the new rules face "an uncertain future." Aaron Kiess, the Executive Director … Continue reading
The Idaho Statesman has this analysis of outgoing Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Meanwhile, the LA Times previews incoming Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, and the Heritage Foundation has some key questions for him. … Continue reading
Last week the Oregonian reported that Oregon has joined the lawsuit challenging the new Section 7 consultation regulations. … Continue reading