Tag:endangered species act

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Reverses Decision Upholding Thunder Basin 2020 Plan Amendment

The 10th Circuit agreed with the conservation groups that the Thunder Basin plan amendment failed to comply with the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Sept. 30

In Save The Colorado, et al. v. Spellmon, et al. the 10th Circuit reversed a decision because the federal district court misapplied a jurisdictional statute.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from July 19

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling regarding a trail modification in Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.

Willow Project Shows Mixed Climate Policy Signals From Biden Administration

The Biden administration sent a mixed signal in late May about its commitment to reversing course on oil exploration and extraction in Alaska.

Colorado Lawyers Win in 9th Circuit Endangered Species Act Case

Colorado lawyers convinced the 9th Circuit to invalidate a rule requiring advance notice for Endangered Species Act protection petitions.

Colorado Plays Bigger Role in Blocking Trump Policies Under New AG

In the three years President Donald Trump has been in office, state attorneys general have teamed up to block his administration’s policies more than...

Attorney General’s Office Adds Two Leaders

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has appointed Anne Lee as director of performance and practice excellence and Sam Walker as executive in residence to...

Government Finalizes Wide-Ranging Tweaks to ESA Rules

Last week, the Trump administration finalized its rule changes for the Endangered Species Act, and to no shortage of opposition from environmental groups and...