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Trump Administration reinterprets Endangered Species Act, further weakening protections

The Trump Administration’s latest, absurd, illegal interpretation of the Endangered Species Act, as per a memo obtained by the New York Times, shouldn’t be entertained. The memo shows the administration reinterprets the law so that only the “intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm,” would be considered illegal. The incidental killing of endangered animals—which is […]

News on September 17, 2026

Trump Administration reinterprets Endangered Species Act, further weakening protections

News on September 17, 2026

Iceland proposes whaling ban

News on September 11, 2026

Jeers: Catalina Island Conservancy to destroy island’s 2,000 mule deer

News on September 3, 2026

Help us fight largest expansion of hunting in our National Wildlife Refuge System

News on September 3, 2026

Help us resist the roadless rule rollback and protect essential wild places

News on August 31, 2026

Wild Horse Victories

News on August 24, 2026