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Western Burrowing Owl’s CESA Candidacy Triggers New Compliance Obligations for Developers

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On October 10, 2024, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) unanimously voted to designate the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) as a candidate species under the California Endangered Species...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 10.11.24

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The western burrowing owl secured temporary protection this Thursday under California’s Endangered Species Act. The state Fish and Game Commission voted to give the owls candidate status and temporary protection, expected to...more

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A Good Reminder: State and Federal Wildlife Laws Have Severe Penalties for Harm to Endangered Species

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Welcome to the New Year! I have decided to declare 2016 to be the year of the endangered species. Why? We ended 2015 with a bang by seeing how serious the take prohibition in the California Fish and Game Code can be for fully...more

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Take of Fully Protected Fish Stops Large Housing Development Project in LA County

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While many of us were busy hitting refresh for those great Cyber Monday deals, the California Supreme Court quietly issued its decision on the Newhall Ranch project. In a decision reminiscent of the snail darter era, the...more

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