USGS Maps Potential Spread of Invading Pythons

March 5, 2008–Escaped pythons and other tropical pet snakes may be able to survive in one-third of Southern states, USGS predicts in new report.

Groups Sue Interior For Hidden Evidence on Chukchi Lease Sale

January 30, 2008–Two conservation groups are suing the Interior Department to get hidden documents they say could show the sale would harm polar bears and other marine mammals.

New Eagle Survey Data Released

January 23, 2008–Eagle numbers vary nationally in first year of delisting.

Scientists Predict Path of Mussel Invasion

January 9, 2008–Researchers predict invasive mussels may spread across nation.

Conservation Group Sues for Documents on Resigned Interior Official

January 2, 2008–The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), a conservationist group that litigates wildlife-protection issues, has filed suit challenging Interior Department secrecy on a political scandal.

Border Fence Environmental Concerns Heat Up

December 5, 2007–Mexico released a report condemning the border fence along the U.S. border as environmentally destructive.

Draft EIS for Western Energy Corridors Released

December 5, 2007–The public comment period for a long-delayed EIS draft designating energy corridors in 11 Western states is open.

Energy Company Applying for Major "Incidental Take" Permit

December 5, 2007–A Fortune 500 energy company is applying for an "incidental take" permit that would allow it to kill endangered and threatened species that live on the largest swath of land ever covered by one permit.

Feds Ready To Designate Bald Eagles As "Recovered"

December 6, 2006–After intense recovery efforts resulting in an increase from ~400 nesting pairs in 1963 to the current count of >7,000, the bald eagle may soon be removed from the USFWS list of endangered and threatened species, with monitoring ongoing for at least five more years.

Studies Consider Coverage Of Biotech And Environmental Justice In The United States

May 15, 2006–