Fish and Wildlife Service

Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken

alishpagda08@gmail.com3 months ago06 mins

The Trump administration has moved to end federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a showy grouse with the misfortune of inhabiting southern and central grasslands long sought-after for agriculture and energy development. In a court filing on Wednesday, officials said the Fish and Wildlife Service had erred in a Biden-era decision that placed the…

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

alishpagda08@gmail.com5 months ago013 mins

Questions linger over what this year’s layoffs and ranger protests at the National Park Service will mean for travelers, who made a record 331 million visits to park properties last year. Adding to the confusion is the federal court ruling on Thursday that the firings were done unlawfully and agencies must rehire their cut workers….