The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed suit against Foster Poultry Farms, alleging that the company is using 3-4 million gallons of drinking water every day from a drought-hit region of California for use in its cruel “electric immobilization” practice. ALDF argues that this use is in violation of Section 2 of the California Constitution and prevents water from being put to its maximum beneficial use.
This Week's Spotlights
Case Law Updates - Federal Case Law Updates
ALDF Challenges Water Usage at Poultry Slaughterhouse
Government Violated Magnuson Stevens Act with Anchovy Fishing Limit
A California judge has ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration violated the Magnuson Stevens Act when it approved a fishing limit for anchovies with an indefinite time frame instead of considering the best and most recent science.
A California judge has ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration violated the Magnuson Stevens Act when it approved a fishing limit for anchovies with an indefinite time frame instead of considering the best and most recent science.
Agency Updates
FWS Opens National Wildlife Refuges to Hunting and Fishing
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule opening eight National Wildlife Refuges for the first time and re-opening or expanding 89 other National Wildlife Refuges to hunting and sport fishing. The rule is effective immediately.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule opening eight National Wildlife Refuges for the first time and re-opening or expanding 89 other National Wildlife Refuges to hunting and sport fishing. The rule is effective immediately.
NMFS and NOAA Seek Nominations to Marine Mammal Scientific Review Group
The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are soliciting nominations to fill vacancies and gaps in expertise in three new independent Scientific Review Groups to provide advice on a range of marine mammal science and management issues. The agencies are accepting nominations until October 5, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are soliciting nominations to fill vacancies and gaps in expertise in three new independent Scientific Review Groups to provide advice on a range of marine mammal science and management issues. The agencies are accepting nominations until October 5, 2020.
Legislative Updates
Pending Federal Actions
Bill Introduced to Remove Gray Wolf from Protected Species
H.R. 8180 proposes to amend the Endangered Species Act to exclude the gray wolf from the protections of the Act.
H.R. 8180 proposes to amend the Endangered Species Act to exclude the gray wolf from the protections of the Act.
Case Law Updates
Federal Case Law Updates
Groups Challenge Administration’s Failure to Designate Critical Habitat for Grouper
The Center for Biological Diversity, Wildearth Guardians, and Miami Waterkeeper have filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration for failing to designate critical habitat for Nassau grouper under the Endangered Species Act.
The Center for Biological Diversity, Wildearth Guardians, and Miami Waterkeeper have filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration for failing to designate critical habitat for Nassau grouper under the Endangered Species Act.
ALDF Challenges Water Usage at Poultry Slaughterhouse
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed suit against Foster Poultry Farms, alleging that the company is using 3-4 million gallons of drinking water every day from a drought-hit region of California for use in its cruel “electric immobilization” practice. ALDF argues that this use is in violation of Section 2 of the California Constitution and prevents water from being put to its maximum beneficial use.
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has filed suit against Foster Poultry Farms, alleging that the company is using 3-4 million gallons of drinking water every day from a drought-hit region of California for use in its cruel “electric immobilization” practice. ALDF argues that this use is in violation of Section 2 of the California Constitution and prevents water from being put to its maximum beneficial use.
Government Violated Magnuson Stevens Act with Anchovy Fishing Limit
A California judge has ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration violated the Magnuson Stevens Act when it approved a fishing limit for anchovies with an indefinite time frame instead of considering the best and most recent science.
A California judge has ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration violated the Magnuson Stevens Act when it approved a fishing limit for anchovies with an indefinite time frame instead of considering the best and most recent science.
Agency Updates
FWS Opens National Wildlife Refuges to Hunting and Fishing
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule opening eight National Wildlife Refuges for the first time and re-opening or expanding 89 other National Wildlife Refuges to hunting and sport fishing. The rule is effective immediately.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule opening eight National Wildlife Refuges for the first time and re-opening or expanding 89 other National Wildlife Refuges to hunting and sport fishing. The rule is effective immediately.
FWS Initiating Status Review of Eight Species
The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input on a 5-year status review of a number of animals under the Endangered Species Act, including the spectacled eider—a large sea duck—and seven other species. The agency is accepting comments until October 30, 2020.
The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input on a 5-year status review of a number of animals under the Endangered Species Act, including the spectacled eider—a large sea duck—and seven other species. The agency is accepting comments until October 30, 2020.
NMFS & NOAA Propose Guidelines for Deterring Marine Mammals
The National Marine Fisheries service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have issued a proposed rule outlining appropriate measures to deter marine mammals from damaging property and endangering personal safety. The agencies are accepting comments on the rule until October 30, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have issued a proposed rule outlining appropriate measures to deter marine mammals from damaging property and endangering personal safety. The agencies are accepting comments on the rule until October 30, 2020.
FWS Finds No Need for Critical Habitat for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
The Fish and Wildlife Service has found that a designation of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee would not be prudent at this time.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has found that a designation of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee would not be prudent at this time.
NMFS and NOAA Seek Nominations to Marine Mammal Scientific Review Group
The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are soliciting nominations to fill vacancies and gaps in expertise in three new independent Scientific Review Groups to provide advice on a range of marine mammal science and management issues. The agencies are accepting nominations until October 5, 2020.
The National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are soliciting nominations to fill vacancies and gaps in expertise in three new independent Scientific Review Groups to provide advice on a range of marine mammal science and management issues. The agencies are accepting nominations until October 5, 2020.