Congress Pushes Back On New USFWS Restrictions
Posted On
October 19, 2022
Twelve members of Congress have urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to drop additional restrictions made to conservation plans, stating that "bat species being targeted by these restrictions are not harmed by sustainable forest management" and that healthy forest management helps mitigate the harm caused by disease. The lawmakers asked USFWS to avoid taking action that hurts local economies, an "unintended consequence" of the restrictions.
Resource:
- Stauber Pushes Back on New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Restrictions on State-Led Conservation Plan
- Stauber Letter to Williams HCPs (PDF)
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