This post has been edited by Lotsapetsgarfhts: 01 August 2010 - 02:04 PM
Lawyers for Spring Pygmy Sunfish I think we should help cover the costs.
#21
Posted 01 August 2010 - 02:03 PM
Ok I'm done, it's pretty much the way someone told me it was here. I'm aware of CITES and IUCN. Good luck! I'll go delete my vote now.
From the banks of the "Burning River", but just in case you haven't heard the Cuyahoga is alive and well again.
#22
Posted 09 August 2010 - 07:45 AM
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Philip Kukulski
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Fish Bandolier
Clinton River Watershed, Great Lakes
Detroit, Michigan
Philip Kukulski
Uniseine
Fish Bandolier
Clinton River Watershed, Great Lakes
Detroit, Michigan
#23
Posted 15 August 2010 - 07:14 AM
fundulus, on 01 August 2010 - 09:59 AM, said:
Yes, this is exactly what all parties to this fiasco have pretended doesn't exist, up to this point. The FWS doesn't receive the funding to do everything they're charged with, which is where federal courts enter the picture as a means of forcing the government to fund this kind of work. That's the end-all, be-all of this kind suit.
They could sell the land without any ESA issues kicking in. In addition, when a proposed road/development will impact an aquatic resource (stream/wetland) the Corps of Enginners may have jurisdicition. If the owner/developer needs a Corps permit, the Corps is required to ensure that the Section 7 (ESA) consultation with the USFWS is completed. So the Corps, if other proactive efforts fail, may be another agency for fish-centric folks to focus efforts/comments on. Unfortunately, if the fish is on the candidate species list....it is afforded no protection until it is officially listed. So it will have to be pushed through the system fast if it will do any good. Any state-listing may assist the local DNR's permiting folks some teeth to deny permit applications. Please keep us updated, I will follow with interest and will offer what I can based on my previous experiences.
Scott Schlueter
Central NY
Central NY

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