Endangered species

Endangered Species Act at 50: Almost 60% of Claimed Species ‘Recoveries’ Were Falsely Listed, Western Caucus Foundation Report Shows

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The WCF analysis puts the number of actual recoveries at less than 2%.

Key Points: 
  • The WCF analysis puts the number of actual recoveries at less than 2%.
  • “This report documents that the Endangered Species Act in its present form is ineffectual at best, and that its dismal record has been hidden,” said Rob Gordon, an ESA expert and the report’s author.
  • “With a less than 5% success rate, it’s clear that the ESA as enacted has failed its mission of actually recovering species.
  • Updating the ESA for the better would only turn its long-term failures into successes for truly endangered or threatened species.”

Hope and peril for Killer Whales and other Canadian species

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Killer Whales are top predators, found in all the world's oceans.

Key Points: 
  • Killer Whales are top predators, found in all the world's oceans.
  • Southern Resident Killer Whales on the Pacific coast mostly eat Chinook Salmon.
  • Much less is known about Killer Whales in the Eastern Arctic and off the Atlantic coast.
  • Back on the West Coast, perched above the Pacific Killer Whales' home live two wildflowers, Hibberson's Trillium and Macoun's Meadowfoam.

Beyond Green Showcases Their Brand Commitment with First Global Impact Report

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth's most sustainable hotels, has announced the launch of its first-ever Global Impact Report underscoring the brand's commitment to sustainability and the effect of its member portfolio's worldwide ESG initiatives. The report, available online at www.staybeyondgreen.com/GIR, utilizes data resulting from a Beyond Green member sustainability survey to demonstrate the power of sustainable tourism in safeguarding the planet's natural environment, celebrating cultural heritage, and enhancing the lives of local communities – representing the future of travel.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Beyond Green , a global portfolio of planet Earth's most sustainable hotels, has announced the launch of its first-ever Global Impact Report underscoring the brand's commitment to sustainability and the effect of its member portfolio's worldwide ESG initiatives.
  • Reducing and Eliminating Single-Use Plastics: 100% of Beyond Green members have eliminated single-use plastic water bottles from their operations.
  • A total of 26 Beyond Green members completed the survey in full, and the report was written and co-developed by Beyond Green Travel, a leading sustainable tourism consultancy and sister company of Beyond Green within Preferred Travel Group.
  • For stays at any of the member hotels, travelers are invited to book via the Beyond Green brand website.

Expanded Farmer Access to Corteva's Enlist® Herbicides Anticipated for 2024 Growing Season

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After successfully completing a comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation process, Corteva Agriscience's innovative Enlist® herbicides are poised for expanded use in formerly restricted counties in key growing regions across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After successfully completing a comprehensive Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation process, Corteva Agriscience's innovative Enlist® herbicides are poised for expanded use in formerly restricted counties in key growing regions across the U.S.
  • The rigorous ESA review was initially conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), then largely confirmed by consultation with the U.S.
  • Applicators should continue to abide by current product labels until supplemental labels are issued.
  • Please consult with your local sales professional about how these upcoming changes may apply to individual operations.

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Million Dollar Cornerstone Investments for Greater Impact on at Risk Species: Manatees and Guadalupe Fur Seals

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced cornerstone investments in the preservation of manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, committing up to $1.075 million over up to four years. The initial investments encompass three organizations and will help support vital census work and tagging for imperiled Gudalupe fur seals, along with habitat restoration, rescue, rehabilitation, release, monitoring and education for manatees globally. It will also help make possible the building of the first African manatee rehabilitation center in Cameroon. The investments are part of a new investment strategy to drive greater impact among species of concern. Over the next several years, the Fund will work closely with these organizations as they make a positive impact on our planet's endangered species. In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals.
  • For rescued and rehabilitated animals that wildlife authorities determine cannot survive on their own, including manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, SeaWorld provides long term care.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only a few places where the public can see Guadalupe fur seals in a zoological setting.

EnerGeo Alliance Testifies in Support of H.R. 6008 the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act’’ or the ‘‘R.I.C.E.’s Whale Act" to Halt the Administration’s Unscientific Rice’s Whale Critical Habitat Designation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Further actions are needed to ensure peer-reviewed scientific analysis is conducted and industry is afforded the opportunity to contribute to agency deliberations.

Key Points: 
  • Further actions are needed to ensure peer-reviewed scientific analysis is conducted and industry is afforded the opportunity to contribute to agency deliberations.
  • EnerGeo’s Scientific Director Dr. Alex Loureiro testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries on Oct. 25, 2023.
  • “Settling for an unscientific, overly broad critical habitat designation ultimately fails the species, and limits our ability to provide appropriate protection to individuals and the population,” said Loureiro.
  • However, despite inadequate information, NMFS is proposing a critical habitat designation for over 28,000 square miles of the Gulf of Mexico.

First Emperor Penguin Chick in Over a Decade Hatched at SeaWorld San Diego; Only Place in Western Hemisphere to See These Threatened Species

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, 2023, an Emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, 2023, an Emperor penguin chick was hatched for the first time since 2010 at SeaWorld San Diego.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is the only place on the Western Hemisphere where Emperor penguins can be found, making the hatching a rare and celebratory event.
  • A recent scientific study found a record low for Antarctic sea ice coverage that is adversely impacting Emperor penguin populations.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is the only place in the western hemisphere outside of Antarctica where people can see Emperor penguins.

Right Whale Festival Returns Bigger Than Ever to Amelia Island Nov. 4-5

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Right Whale Festival will return to Amelia Island, Florida, and will be bigger than ever with more than 100 exhibitors and many new fun and educational events. The festival will be held Nov 4-5 at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach beginning at 10 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Visitors to celebrate endangered right whales, beginning of calving season at annual event
    AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Right Whale Festival will return to Amelia Island, Florida, and will be bigger than ever with more than 100 exhibitors and many new fun and educational events.
  • This year's theme will be "Less Rope, More Hope" which calls out one of the main causes of right whale mortality – becoming entangled in fishing gear.
  • North Atlantic right whales are one of the world's most endangered large whale species, with fewer than 350 individuals remaining in the population.
  • Sponsors include the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).

Speculation Not Science at the Center of the Proposal to Designate Rice’s Whale Critical Habitat in the Gulf of Mexico

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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The current proposal is based on inadequate science, violates the Endangered Species Act, and will result in severe economic impacts across numerous industries.

Key Points: 
  • The current proposal is based on inadequate science, violates the Endangered Species Act, and will result in severe economic impacts across numerous industries.
  • The associations have asked NMFS to discard the proposed rule and issue a new proposal that complies with the ESA.
  • NMFS is proposing a critical habitat designation for over 28,000 square miles of the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The associations request that NMFS withdraw the proposed rule and reissue one that complies with the ESA and its implementing regulations.

The Frederick Arts Council Awards $50,000 to Local Arts Organizations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md. , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Arts Council announces that it has awarded $50,000 in Create and Activate Now (C.A.N.) Recover awards to arts organizations throughout Frederick County.

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  • Recover grants to local arts organizations which will continue to benefit the community as a whole," said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council.
  • The FAC has awarded subgrants to the following local arts organizations: Choral Arts Society of Frederick, Emmitsburg Community Chorus, Endangered Species (theatre) Project, Frederick Book Arts Center, Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra, Frederick Symphony Orchestra, Fredericktowne Players, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Maryland Wind Festival, Other Voices, Potters' Guild of Frederick, Clustered Spires Chorus, The Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick Children's Chorus, the Frederick Chorale, Global Z Recording Project, National String Symphonia, Weinberg Center for the Arts, and City Youth Matrix.
  • This funding opportunity has been made possible through a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant to Local Arts Agencies (LAA) awarded to the Frederick Arts Council for sub-granting.
  • Recover grants to local arts organizations which will continue to benefit the community as a whole" said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council.