Six conservation groups filed a petition with the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) on March 5, 2024 to request the implementation of legal protections for five populations of the western burrowing owl as a threatened or endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act. If the burrowing owl is granted such protections, it will have far-reaching impacts on development projects in south and central-western California; the San Francisco Bay Area; and the Central, Coachella, and Imperial Valleys. 🔗Read more about this story and our other notable updates mentioned below in this week's Sustainable Development & Land Use Update: https://hubs.li/Q02DM4-y0 ✔️ Affordable housing construction underway in San Francisco ✔️ California lawmakers exempt their new office building from state environmental law ✔️ San Diego built more housing last year than it did in the past 17 years #SustainableDevelopment #Housing #LandUse #California
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Announcement: Minister Broke Law Over Emergency Order for Spotted Owl: Judge I am sharing an important legal development that aligns with my ongoing work on legal empowerment and regulatory frameworks. A federal court judge has ruled that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault violated the Species at Risk Act by delaying an emergency order to protect the endangered spotted owl in British Columbia. This case highlights the critical need for timely and decisive action in environmental governance. In my recent article, "Beyond Band-Aids: Legal Empowerment as a Catalyst for Environmental Change," I emphasize the importance of enforceable regulations and the role of legal empowerment in achieving environmental justice. This case is a practical example of how delays and bureaucratic processes undermine statutory obligations designed to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems. Justice Yvan Roy's decision underscores that prompt action is legally required once an imminent threat to a species is identified. The judge's assertion that "the machinery of government cannot undermine the clear statutory obligations made to the minister resonates with my advocacy for regulatory integrity and accountability. As always, I encourage my students to engage with such developments critically, understand the legal implications, and consider diverse perspectives. The study of regulation thrives on diverse views, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities. Stay engaged and continue to explore, question, and challenge! https://lnkd.in/ebSrjd2v #AlgonquinCollege #ThomasConway #OntarioColleges #EnvironmentalJustice #LegalEmpowerment #RegulatoryAffairs #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalPolicy #PublicParticipation #CommunityEmpowerment #Transparency #Accountability #EnvironmentalGovernance https://lnkd.in/euwmu2Eh
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Get in the mood for #WorldWetlandsDay at our Conservation and Land Use Webinar on Thursday, February 1! Krista Spohr from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will provide an overview of DEC's current freshwater wetlands regulations and how they are enforced, and explain forthcoming regulatory changes and their effective dates. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dV-Hz3KG. In 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law historic revisions to New York's Freshwater Wetlands Act. Currently, DEC's jurisdiction is limited to wetlands that are equal to or greater than 12.4 acres (and certain wetlands of unusual local importance) and identified on the State Freshwater Wetlands Map. The new legislation will eliminate the map requirement beginning in 2025 and in 2028, DEC's jurisdiction will expand to wetlands as small as 7.4 acres. The reforms will allow DEC to protect over one million acres of critically important freshwater wetlands that are currently unmapped and thousands of additional acres of smaller wetlands. Earlier this month, DEC published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, inviting public comment on potential updates to freshwater wetlands protection and classification regulations. The DEC is looking for answers to specific questions as well as general input and suggestions which may inform the potential revisions, including: - criteria for “wetlands of unusual importance” including significant flooding, rare animals, vernal pools, and local and regional significance - criteria for extension of regulated adjacent areas - procedures for jurisdictional determination. To view the draft proposed regulatory updates, visit DEC's Freshwater Wetlands Program webpage: https://lnkd.in/dXZKmg5r. Comments are due February 19, 2024.
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Your weekly Southwest Washington environmental news roundup from my newsletter, The Mill Creek Review.
Monday Link Roundup, September 23, 2024
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#ICYMI: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $325 million for 21 projects focused on environmental justice & climate resilience. These projects are the first to be allotted funds from the $2 billion Community Change Grant Program under the #InflationReductionAct – the largest US investment in environmental justice. These new projects will go to planting thousands of trees in Houston, training residents to install solar panels in Bakersfield, engaging historically underserved neighborhoods in park planning in the City of Cleveland, and more. Each grant is geared toward projects in historically disadvantaged communities that will boost climate resilience and provide greater investment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebSiWeiB
EPA releases first grants in $2B environmental justice program
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Controversial Nature Restoration Law Passed by EU Council #nrl #naturerestorationlaw #eu #council #europeanunion #europe #wwf #wildlife #environment #GlobalLawToday
Controversial Nature Restoration Law Passed by EU Council
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Extinction is a choice. As the Maugean Skate inches closer to extinction, the Wilderness Society is advocating for a full removal of fish farms from Macquarie Harbour. The Maugean Skate is is now thought to be entirely restricted to Macquarie Harbour and ending fish farming will facilitate its recovery while restoring the World Heritage Area values of Macquarie Harbour. This crisis also shows the need for the Albanese government to significantly strengthen Australia's nature laws. Australia’s world class nature, and unique species like the Maugean Skate, deserve laws that actually protect habitats and stop extinctions. Sign our petition calling for robust and forward-thinking nature law reforms that actually work to protect nature HERE👇 https://lnkd.in/gYVvijHi Article: 'Roadmap calls for cut in fish farm activity in Macquarie Harbour this year', Benjamin Seeder, The Advocate, 4 February 2024. #threatenedspecies #environment #nature
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It’s crunch time for nature protection in Australia. 💪 The government is working on new nature laws that must stop the alarming destruction of our forests, wetlands and #wildlife. We’ve had behind-the-scenes access to these new laws, and they don’t go far enough. 👎️ 👀 Today the public consultation has started again and it might be our last chance to take a peep before they go to the country’s decision makers. Learn more about our asks to protect nature: https://acf.to/3TRw77f #auspol
Nature laws consultations: Where the Albanese Government's plans fall short
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Pls s/s. We must protect our wildlife, and precious lands, plus our laws, because if we do not, noone will. We need you to speak up, and save 29 protected species. Protected means what? Nothing? Law is law, and to build this hwy, and bulldoze precious, PROTECTED by law species, is not upholding the law.
Federal MPs, Minister Steven Guilbeault - Don’t step away from your environmental responsibilities on Highway 413
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Trying to decide how to vote this Friday? Are you confused about how the EU elections might impact nature protection and conservation in Ireland? We have created a detailed guide on how to make an informed decision when you vote this Friday. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eqfw7wia 🌐 What happens in EU politics can have a big impact here at home. Who we elect to represent us in the EU really matters! 🌊 Did you know our Marine Protected Areas are managed under EU laws like the Birds and Habitats Directives? 🌿 Ambitious nature laws, like the Nature Restoration Law, can be game-changers for our environment if enacted. Some EU politicians are trying to block this crucial law, showing just how much influence our representatives have. EU laws and local council decisions directly affect nature protection. So, let’s make sure we vote for those who prioritize the environment! Stay tuned to our socials for more information on how you can cast a vote for nature this Friday, June 7th. Read our guide today: https://lnkd.in/eqfw7wia 📣 Make your voice heard on June 7th! #VoteForNature #EU #Ireland #NatureProtection #MPAs #NatureRestorationLaw
Nature Can't Vote - You Can - Irish Wildlife Trust
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Wetlands Refined?... Following a recent Court of Appeal Decision (Page v Greater Wellington Regional Council [2024] NZCA 51- link below) the definition of 'wetland' has been modified somewhat. 'Wetland' is defined in the RMA 1991 as 'includes permanently or intermittently wet areas, shallow water, and land water margins that support a natural ecosystem of plants AND animals that are adapted to wet conditions'. The decision determined the 'and' used in ....'plants AND animals'.... is indeed an 'and' rather than an 'or'. A wetland must then have both plants and animals to be a wetland. This is significant as prior to this, if there were either plants or animals the area could be classified as a wetland. Although it is still important to note that 'animals' includes fish, birds and invertebrates. Feel free to message me if you would like to discuss wetlands, this decision or anything else related to environmental law! https://lnkd.in/gQKT4Axi #urbanplanning #resourcemanagement #wetlands #freshwater #TompkinsWake #sustainability #lawyers #legaltips #business
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