US Moves Forward With Plan to End Wild Bird ProtectionsUS Moves Forward With Plan to End Wild Bird ProtectionsMore than 1,000 species are covered under the law.Associated PressAssociated Press
Protections for 660,000 Immigrants on the Line at Supreme CourtProtections for 660,000 Immigrants on the Line at Supreme CourtA decision is expected by June 2020, amid the presidential election campaign.Associated PressAssociated Press
Congress to Weigh Permanent Protections for U.S. GrizzliesCongress to Weigh Permanent Protections for U.S. GrizzliesIt's sponsored by Rep. Raul Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat.Associated PressAssociated Press
Forest Service Advances Changes to Sage Grouse ProtectionsForest Service Advances Changes to Sage Grouse ProtectionsThe Forest Service is taking public comments on the new plan for 90 days.Associated PressAssociated Press
Interior Department Proposes Bighorn Sheep ProtectionsInterior Department Proposes Bighorn Sheep ProtectionsThe BLM is taking public comments on the proposed mineral withdrawal through July 25.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Won’t Restore Yellowstone Grizzly Bear ProtectionsU.S. Won’t Restore Yellowstone Grizzly Bear ProtectionsWyoming and Idaho plan to allow hunts for a small number of grizzly bears this fall.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. to Review Ended Protections for Yellowstone Grizzly BearsU.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 PressAssociated Press
Forest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseForest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage GrouseBut the government did impose restrictions on land use.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wildlife Groups Say Yellowstone Bears Still Need ProtectionsWildlife Groups Say Yellowstone Bears Still Need ProtectionsIdaho, Montana and Wyoming are planning limited public hunting of the region's roughly 700 bears, although no hunts are expected this year.Associated PressAssociated Press
GOP Targets Endangered Species Act as Protections LiftedGOP Targets Endangered Species Act as Protections LiftedHouse Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop said the bills would curb excessive litigation and allow officials to focus on actual species conservation.Associated PressAssociated Press