Dirk Kempthorne has urged changes to the Endangered Species Act, more state control of resources. He’s criticized by environmentalists. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 17, 2006. By James Gerstenzang and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — President Bush said Thursday that he would nominate Gov. Read more…
The Interior secretary says department links to an ethics scandal did not influence her decision. She was a big advocate of oil and gas drilling. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 11, 2006. By Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Gale A. Norton, Read more…
Lawmaker questioned about Abramoff Ties. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 14, 2006. By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer TRACY — Growing up on the family ranch here, Rep. Richard W. Pombo (R-Tracy) says, he learned that “you have to work till you’re done. There’s nobody else Read more…
In the best of times, the desert’s a tough place for a fish. At Devil’s Hole, times have been better. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 6, 2006. By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer SHOSHONE, Calif. — The imperiled Devil’s Hole pupfish, which has been clinging to Read more…
Bears in the Yellowstone area could be cut from the endangered species list by year’s end, a move that some local ranchers have long sought. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 16, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer CODY, Wyo. — Federal officials have begun the Read more…
Wildlife officials fear that hunters will move in for the kill if federal protection is dropped. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 27, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer BOISE, Idaho — Since the first captured Canadian gray wolves bounded out of their cages 10 years Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 16, 2005 From Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Interior Department said Tuesday that it intended to remove grizzly bears around Yellowstone National Park from the protection of the Endangered Species Act, calling the steady growth of the grizzly population a rare Read more…
Hundreds of critical habitats would be redesignated. Backers see better protection for landowners and species. An alternative plan dies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2005 By Johanna Neuman and Janet Wilson Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, in a major overhaul of Read more…
Park Service and Nature Conservancy officials say endangered native species on Santa Cruz Island now have a chance to rebound. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2005. By GREGORY W. GRIGGS, Times Staff Writer Efforts to restore the ecosystem on Santa Cruz Island to its native Read more…
Dozens of Californians receive permits to keep exotic species, but the state agency in charge of enforcement says it isn’t able to police violators. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 29, 2005. By CHARLES DUHIGO, Times Staff Writer FIFTY-ONE facilities in Los Angeles County — from private Read more…