10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
But their lawyers argued that prosecutors did not prove that the group had engaged in an illegal conspiracy that kept federal workers — employees of the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management — from doing their jobs. It’s about putting the Federal Government back into the confines of the law.”. Are you kidding me?
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 17, 2012
Understanding that threats to animals can range from illegal trafficking to utter exploitation, these leaders strive to promote the safety and protection sanctuaries offer our fury, feathered, four-legged friends. Giving up corporate life for this, it’s refreshing to see a person pursuing her passion and following her heart.
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10,000 Birds
JUNE 13, 2017
The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO) recently filed a lawsuit against the federal government arguing that a planned wind turbine near the famed birding hotspot of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is illegal. The lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C. That is a tougher argument.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 22, 2016
For example, I simply cannot comprehend how such seemingly common species such as the Common Pochard (yes, for the third time, the common), still allowed for shooting in Serbia and many other countries, found its way into the Red List of Threatened Species. But, lacking the law enforcement in the field, nothing has really changed.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 14, 2017
After all, there are many examples of litigation impacting proposed development on federal lands. The short answer is that Congress passed NEPA, ESA, and all of the other federal environmental laws and it can modify and create exceptions to those laws by passing subsequent legislation.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 16, 2020
The changes revolve around an issue known as “incidental take,” which are actions that harm or kill birds incidental to another lawful activity. For example, a wind turbine is intended to generate power, but in doing so it will likely harm birds, albeit unintentionally. The public can comment until July 20, 2020. of the EIS.).
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Shane also agreed to cooperate, and he conceded that he knew it was illegal to sell hawk and eagle parts. The appellate case turned on a narrow issue of law that is not particularly relevant for these purposes. Details can be found here and a report with numerous photos of the illegal feather trade can be found here.
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