“We’re asking for sensible safeguards to make sure northern fur seal mothers can find the food they need to raise healthy pups and rebuild this declining population,” said Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The federal government...
“The court has already ruled that this program is unlawful and that last summer the state carried it out ‘in bad faith,’” said Nicole Schmitt, executive director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance. “In response, the state wrapped this unconstitutional program in...
“Tribes are vital partners in wildlife conservation, and we’re proud to support projects that reflect their connection to the land and leadership in protecting it,” said Service Director Brian Nesvik. “These investments support tribal sovereignty while advancing our shared conservation goals." ...
“This is a great victory for these ice-dependent seals,” said Marlee Goska, Alaska staff attorney at the Center. “It’s just common sense that you can’t protect imperiled animals without protecting the places they live, and I’m glad the court agreed. This...
“It is disappointing to see the Court refuse to hold the Trump Administration accountable for selling off lands critical to our health, safety, and way of life for oil and gas development. Although the Court has prevented areas formerly protected by...
A federal judge's ruling could preserve some of the land on the National Petroleum Reserve the federal government wants sold in natural gas lease sales. ...
