Newsletter from 12/2/21
Egyptian Tortoise ESA listing update We have updated our alert to include sample messaging and Talking Points so that you may easily submit comments. If you missed our announcement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Egyptian tortoise (Testudo...
Federal Traveling Animal Act Ban
Companion federal bills, Senate Bill 3220 (S3220) and House Bill 5999 (HR5999), are “traveling animal act” bans that mislead as to the intention. The bill text is nearly identical to state bills (North Carolina and Oregon) from 2021. It is obvious that animal rights...
Egyptian tortoise ESA listing
UPDATE 3/29/23: FWS has taken final action to list the Egyptian tortoise as threatened with a 4(d) rule. The rule becomes effective 30 days after March 30, 2023. While substantive and valid comments were submitted by USARK and others regarding an exemption for open...Alligator snapping turtle ESA listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the alligator snapping turtle as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The comment deadline is January 10, 2022. Read all of the details at...Become A member
