Endangered Species Act

Florida wants to take over permitting wetlands from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, drawing criticism from environmentalists who worry more wetlands will be lost.

Environmental Groups Ask Judge To Throw Out EPA Decision To Let Florida Oversee Wetlands Permitting

Jenny Staletovich

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The groups say Florida's application was riddled with errors and fast-tracked to get a decision before the Trump Administration leaves office.

Environment

Feds Aren't Protecting Endangered Gulf Species From Oil Spills, Lawsuit Says

Jessica Meszaros

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Environmental groups have asked a federal court to toss out the Trump administration's assessment of how oil and gas activity could affect endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico.

A close-up of a Florida panther between some vegetation.

Environment

Development In Florida Panther Habitat Could Be Expedited By Presidential Executive Order

Jessica Meszaros

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An executive order signed by President Trump in June to accelerate the nation's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is helping developers sidestep key environmental laws in order to fast-track projects.

An endangered Florida panther scratching at a tree in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.

Environment

Trump’s Endangered Species Plan An ‘Assault Against Nature,’ Rep. Buchanan Says

Jessica Meszaros

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A Republican Congressman from Florida sent a letter to the Trump Administration Monday criticizing its plans to weaken protections for endangered…

The endangered Kirtland's warbler, among other federally protected animal and plant species, could be delisted due to recovery.

Environment

Regulators Could Lower Protections For Several Florida Species

Jessica Meszaros

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Update: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is holding a meeting this week on delisting endangered species. Officials only plan to talk about Key deer,…

The Gulf of Mexico Bryde's whales are genetically distinct. They're a unique subspecies compared to other Bryde's whales worldwide. They have low genetic diversity. It's critical for populations and species to have genetic diversity for survival.

Environment

Congress Members Want Protection For Gulf Whales

Jessica Meszaros

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Members of Congress want the Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale to be federally protected under the Endangered Species Act.The unique whales are dark, sleek and…

Congress Honors Florida Conservation Giant With Wildlife Refuge Designation

Andrew Quintana

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While disagreements in Congress have led to a government shutdown, there was at least one topic both the House and Senate were able to agree on before...