US Moves Forward With Plan to End Wild Bird ProtectionsMore than 1,000 species are covered under the law.Associated Press
Judge Asked to Force Decision on US Wolverine ProtectionsAn estimated 250 to 300 wolverines survive in the lower 48 states.Associated Press
Protections for 660,000 Immigrants on the Line at Supreme CourtA decision is expected by June 2020, amid the presidential election campaign.Associated Press
Congress to Weigh Permanent Protections for U.S. GrizzliesIt's sponsored by Rep. Raul Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat.Associated Press
U.S. Officials Plan to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves Most are in the Western Great Lakes and Northern Rockies regions.Associated Press
Forest Service Advances Changes to Sage Grouse ProtectionsThe Forest Service is taking public comments on the new plan for 90 days.Associated Press
Interior Department Proposes Bighorn Sheep ProtectionsThe BLM is taking public comments on the proposed mineral withdrawal through July 25.Associated Press
U.S. Won't Restore Yellowstone Grizzly Bear ProtectionsWyoming and Idaho plan to allow hunts for a small number of grizzly bears this fall.Associated Press
U.S. to Review Ended Protections for Yellowstone Grizzly BearsLike wolves, grizzly bears have recovered well in some areas but remain absent from much of their historical range.Associated Press
Forest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseBut the government did impose restrictions on land use.Associated Press