- Posts by Nur Ibrahim
AssociateNur Ibrahim advises clients on environmental, natural resources and land use matters. Her practice includes guiding clients through project permitting and approval, environmental due diligence and land use issues in connection ...
Endangered Species Act (ESA) administration has seen significant shifts during the past decade, including changes to ESA implementing regulations, policies and guidance and a number of significant decisions by federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. This post provides a brief overview of important recent developments and what we can expect in the near future.
Recent Developments in ESA Administration
Vacatur of Certain Consultation Regulations under ESA Section 7:
On March 30, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated certain ...
On February 12, 2026, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) voted 3-0 to list mountain lions (Puma concolor) in Southern and Central California as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The listing decision is based on concerns that the mountain lion population in Southern and Central California could become extinct in the foreseeable future due to fragmented habitat, barriers to movement, and human removal. Mountain lions are now protected from take without a permit in the affected region, which includes the counties of Ventura, Los ...
Nossaman’s Endangered Species Law & Policy blog focuses on news, events, and policies affecting endangered species issues in California and throughout the United States. Topics include listing and critical habitat decisions, conservation and recovery planning, inter-agency consultation, and related developments in law, policy, and science. We also inform readers about regulatory and legislative developments, as well as key court decisions.
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