Lacey Act Call To Action

Lacey Act Call To Action

Great job! If you have made it this far, you have already completed Step 1! It only takes a few seconds! Do this alert first to get warmed up. Then, come back and complete the alert steps below. Easy ALERT: https://usark.org/alert/ Step 2 Find the contact info for...

2022 CITES

UPDATE 11/23/22: Turtle species listed/uplisted Appendix I: Batagur kachuga Cuora galbinifrons Kinosternon cora Kinosternon vogti Nilssonia leithii Appendix II: Apalone (genus) Chelus fimbriata Chelus orinocensis Chelydra serpentina Claudius angustatus Kinosternon...

ALERT: Royal Oak, Michigan

A city ordinance is being discussed that could affect all non-domesticated animals. Animal owners should attend the next City Commission meeting and contact local officials to prevent overreach. There is a recent article below. City Commission Meeting Date: April 25,...

Lacey Act Amendments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

(a compilation of questions and incorrect statements, in bold below, from our social media and emails) Our original alert will always be maintained/updated at https://USARK.org/2022Lacey/ Updates will be made to this FAQ as necessary. View the latest updates on bill...

Newsletter: January 19, 2022

Reptile Super Show A reptile show that stretches across acres? Yes. The Reptile Super Show is that big! Not only is it in the largest building at the Fairplex, but it will also be filled with vendors who have been anticipating this show for two years. It has...
Egyptian tortoise ESA listing

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...